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Note: All of the sites in the search engine should be from local companies (within 200 miles of Sac). Let me know if there is a local organization(s) you'd like me to add.

American River Conservancy: "The American River Conservancy manages the put-in at Chili Bar and is actively involved in South Fork environmental issues."

Placer &
El Dorado County

American River Natural History Association: "A nonprofit organization started in 1981 to serve as a friend of the county's Effie Yeaw Nature Center and the American River Parkway beyond. "

American River Festival: A river festival dedicated to river conservation and featuring white water events.

American River Parkway Foundation: "To foster environmental stewardship and to facilitate volunteer opportunities on the American River Parkway that support the preservation protection, enhancement and appreciation of the Parkway's natural resources."

Delta Protection Commission: The commission's "diverse composition provides for stakeholder representation in the areas of agriculture, habitat, and recreation."

Cosumnes River Preserve: "Dedicated to safeguarding and restoring the finest remaining example of a California valley oak riparian (streamside) ecosystem and its surrounding habitats."

Dry Creek Conservancy: Their "mission is to preserve, protect, and restore the resources of the 100-square-mile Dry Creek Watershed and to promote a continuous trail and open space greenway connecting with the American River Parkway at Discovery Park and Folsom Lake, forming a 70-mile loop."

Friends of the River: "California’s statewide river conservation group, with a well established track record of winning lasting victories for river conservation."

Sacramento County Department of Water Quality: "Provides staffing for operations, maintenance, engineering, and administrative services of the Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District and County Sanitation District 1."

Sacramento County's Environmental Management Department's Water Protection Division and its Storm Water Compiance Program "provides mandated regulatory services which are fully supported by fees and outside revenues.

Sacramento River Delta: " The Delta area is rich in history and folklore. Whether you're exploring islands, fishing, swimming or enjoying a picnic with your family, you'll notice the pace of life slows as you enter this beautiful and majestic world."

Splash: The "program provides opportunities for Sacramento County students and their families to explore the diversity of life in our local aquatic ecosystems, including vernal pools (elementary curriculum) and streams (high school curriculum)."

Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge: "With its rich mosaic of Central Valley native habitats - grassland, permanent and seasonal wetland, vernal pool, riparian and oak forest - the Stone Lakes basin supports a diversity of native wildlife and plant species. The Refuge's prime location on the Pacific Flyway attracts the full range of migratory birds."

Urban Creeks Council of Sacramento: "Dedicated to protecting and sharing the abundant natural treasures that make up the extensive creek system of our region."

Water Education Foundation: "Your resource for information about water resource issues. Contact us if you have any questions about our materials, tours and briefings, or need further assistance with research."

VernalPools.Org: Information about the importance of the Mather Field vernal pools and vernal pools in general.