In the process of flagging the route for the new South Fork American River Trail (from Cronan Ranch to the newly acquired trailhead at Salmon Falls) the American River Conservancy and its partner the Bureau of Land Management (“BLM”) ran into a significant and unexpected obstacle. Dead center on the trail corridor immediately above Surprise Rapid and at a particularly narrow choke point, was a significant population of federally-listed rare plants, including Stebbin’s morning glory (Calystegia stebbinsii) which is federally listed as endangered. Click to see what happened....here .

Summer Nature Camp
Our Nature Camps are a fantastic week-long investigation into the interesting and delightful inner workings of the natural world. Every year we focus on a different theme, but there are always nature crafts, wading in the river, and fun songs and games. Our theme this year is Wild, Wet World.
To register for Nature Camp and for information about dates and times, please click on this link.

10,000 Acres Protected
The American River Conservancy has been successful in the protection of over 10,000 acres of native fisheries, wildlife habitat, woodlands, and endangered species habitat since 1989. Thank you to all of our supporters and volunteers over the years who have helped make this achievement possible!

Newly Elected and Re-elected Board Members for 2009
The American River Conservancy announces the following results of the 2008 Board Member election.
Newly elected board members include: Courtney Covington, Doug Stadler, Joan Kelley Barrow, Dan Rathbun, Clint Collins, Rosie Chin and Cathy Ciofalo.
Re-elected board members include: Penny Humphreys, Julie Leimbach and David Zelinsky.
Continuing Board Members are Gail Wilson, Greg Widroe, Scott Underwood and Ray Pingle.
We would like to welcome the new board members and extend our appreciation for their commitment to the community. The American River Conservancy's Board of Directors is comprised entirely of volunteers who donate their time and expertise to help make the organization a successful and stable one.