Conservation
The American River Conservancy protects habitat, native fisheries, scenic vistas, and recreational lands within the upper American River and Cosumnes River watersheds.
To date, we have successfully protected over 27,500 acres.
Education
ARC continues to offer high quality educational programming in the form of School Field Trips, Nature Bowl, Nature Camp, Public Programs and Hikes, Climate Stewards and California Naturalist Classes.
Stewardship
Land stewardship is the recognition of our collective responsibility to retain, manage and enhance the quality and abundance of our land, air, water and biodiversity.
For more information,
please contact (530) 621-1224 or [email protected]
Invest in your Future
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Annual donations of $45 or more receive…
– Free or discounted admission on most of our workshops, events, and hikes
– $30 discount on an annual Acorn Creek trailhead pass
– Vote for ARC board members
– Use of ARC library in the Nature Center
– Quarterly newsletter The Current
– eStreams subscription
– Special rates for summer camp
– Participation in our supporter event(s)
– Engagement with your local community
Our Work
ARC is a non-profit environmental organization that preserves healthy ecosystems in the upper American River and upper Cosumnes River watersheds through land conservation, stewardship, and education. Since 1989, ARC has completed more than 90 conservation projects and contributed over 35 miles of trails, while safeguarding over 30,000 acres of native fisheries, endangered species habitat, agricultural lands, cultural resources, and recreational landscapes. ARC offers public hikes, hands-on workshops, community events, and environmental education programs for people of all ages. ARC’s office is in the historic Kane House located in the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park in Coloma, CA.
Current Projects
El Dorado Ranch Phase 4: Closed 12/23 Details HERE. Currently fundraising for Phase 5. Donate HERE.
Salmon Falls Ranch Trailhead Project: This trailhead and parking supports hiking, mountain bicycling and equestrian uses, as well as general day-use public recreation associated with trails and wildlife viewing. Day use fees $5. MAP. PARKING PASS.
American River Headwaters Restoration Project: We envision an upper American River watershed of spectacular beauty and biodiversity, with healthy forests that are resilient to naturally occurring wildfire, rivers and streams that support an abundance of native fish, and a network of trails that enable the public to enjoy the scenic and ecological richness of this property.
Non Profit 501c3 tax ID#68-0195752.
