Winter 2023-2024

ARC recently completed the purchase of 1,025 acres protecting riparian habitat and important oak woodland habitat near the Cosumnes River in El Dorado County, California. Since 2012, ARC has been working to permanently protect El Dorado Ranch and establish the first Wildlife Area in El Dorado County. Previously slated for extensive residential subdivision, this strategic conservation project is located between existing public lands and two neighboring large ranches, also permanently protected by conservation easements, providing critical habitat linkages, and preserving wildlife corridors along the mainstem Cosumnes River. To date, ARC has acquired and permanently protected 4,182 acres of the entire 7,179-acre Ranch.

ARC welcomes all donations of any size for the permanent conservation of the remaining unprotected acreage at El Dorado Ranch. “Protecting lands like these is critical for so many reasons. I encourage the public to help our organization advance river and land conservation by becoming an ARC supporter,” noted American River Conservancy President Kyle Pogue. Since 1989, American River Conservancy has completed 89 conservation projects protecting over 30,325 acres of native fisheries, endangered species habitat and recreational lands. ARC also provides interpretive hikes, environmental public programs, educational programs for schools, and volunteer opportunities in the greater Sacramento Metropolitan region.

See entire press release & map HERE

Donate now at ARConservancy.org

100% of your donation will go towards the purchase price of the
El Dorado Ranch property.

Become a Part of History!
ARC is on the cusp of creating the first
WILDLIFE AREA in El Dorado County
Over the past 10 years, ARC has completed the purchase of
13 properties protecting 7,000 acres and over 7 miles
of Cosumnes River frontage.
In the next 12 months ARC expects to complete the purchase
of two additional ranch properties including:
the 1,737 acre Ervin Ranch with 0.75 mile of river frontage,
and a 3,157 acre portion of the El Dorado Ranch
with 2.3 miles of river frontage.

ARC needs your help with the El Dorado Ranch Acquisition.
96% of the $4,680,000 State-approved purchase price
has been secured but your help is needed to raise the last 4%
(or $200,000) before the end of September.

Detailed map, Photos, Appeal letter