Friends of the River is offering spaces for AWRA NorCal members to join them on a scenic canoe trip along the Cosumnes River Preserve. Experience an opportunity to explore issues facing California’s rivers by visiting significant sites by canoe. No canoeing experience needed and a short skills class will be taught at the beginning of the trip. Equipment will be provided by Friends of the River.

Yolo Basin Foundation will guide our tour of the Wildlife Area, demonstrating how the Yolo Bypass has adapted to flood control, agricultural, and ecosystem priorities. We’ll view flooded seasonal and permanent wetlands, native grasslands and young riparian forests; and look for migrating and resident waterfowl, shorebirds, songbirds, raptors, and wading birds.

Jacob Katz, Senior Scientist

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Friends of the River is offering AWRA NorCal members slots to join them on a scenic canoe trip on the American River through the heart of the American River Parkway on Saturday, July 8th. No experience needed, and equipment will be provided along with a short skills class taught at the beginning of the trip. Mary Maret, Natural Resource Specialist for Sacramento County Parks, will discuss the current restoration and conservation work happening on the river and how it is being managed today.