HARTMAN MULTIMEDIA
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Kern Lake Bed Area A vestige of the marshlands and alkali playas that were once a major feature of the San Joaquin Valley landscape is preserved in this area. Much of the area is marsh, with such species as cattail, Typha domingensis and marsh paintbrush, Castilleja minor ssp. spiralis, present. A portion is an alkali playa supporting such species as Suaeda moquinii, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Atriplex lentiformis and the rare Atriplex vallicola. The area serves as a refuge for a variety of animals. Kern Lake, as well as Buena Vista and Goose Lakes, was formed by the spring snow melt of the Kern River. The lake once covered some 4,000 hectares (10,000 acres). Integrity: The surrounding area is cultivated, a levee traverses the area from east to west, and a highway bisects it. However, seasonal flooding and a comparatively rough terrain have tended to discourage cultivation in the area. Use: Private May 1977 Kern |
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