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 Julie (530) 621-1224 / [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
About ARC
Who We Are: Since 1989, the American River Conservancy (ARC) has been preserving rivers and land for life. As a non-profit community organization in the central Sierra Nevada foothills, we work to preserve natural areas and cultural resources and build an enduring ethic of care, building a sustainable future for humans in harmony with nature.
Where We Work: The American River Conservancy is headquartered at the historic Kane House in Marshall Gold Discovery Park, in Coloma, California.
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.