Partners & Collaborators
Effective conservation requires collaboration. Our partnerships with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and community groups multiply our impact and ensure coordinated stewardship of the American River Canyon.
Government Partners
Federal Agencies
U.S. Forest Service
Collaborative forest management in Tahoe and El Dorado National Forests, including fire prevention and post-fire restoration projects.
Bureau of Land Management
Stewardship partnerships on South Fork lands including invasive species management at Cronan Ranch and Salmon Falls areas.
Bureau of Reclamation
Water management coordination and habitat projects related to Folsom Dam operations and reservoir management.
State & Regional Partners
California State Parks
Trail maintenance, visitor education, and resource protection in Auburn State Recreation Area and Folsom Lake State Recreation Area.
Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board
Water quality monitoring, mercury contamination assessment, and pollution prevention initiatives.
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Grant funding and strategic planning for watershed-scale conservation and fire prevention projects.
Local Government
Placer County
Fire prevention planning, habitat conservation through the Placer County Conservation Plan, and land use coordination.
El Dorado County
South Fork protection initiatives, fire safe planning, and rural development coordination.
Sacramento County
Lower American River Parkway management and watershed-wide water quality protection efforts.
Nonprofit Partners
Conservation Organizations
American River Conservancy
Land acquisition and habitat restoration in the upper American and Cosumnes watersheds.
Protect American River Canyons (PARC)
Advocacy, education, and stewardship focused on the North and Middle Fork canyons.
American River Parkway Foundation
Lower river conservation, invasive species management, and volunteer coordination.
Regional Collaboratives
Water Forum
Multi-stakeholder water management and habitat protection for the lower American River.
SOFAR Collaborative
South Fork American River forest health and fire prevention partnership.
Fire Safe Councils
Community wildfire prevention in Placer and El Dorado county canyon interface areas.
Community Partners
Tribal Partners
Collaboration with United Auburn Indian Community and other Nisenan descendants on cultural site protection and traditional ecological knowledge integration.
Recreation Groups
Working partnerships with hiking clubs, paddling organizations, and climbing groups to promote responsible recreation and stewardship ethics.
Educational Institutions
Research collaborations with UC Davis, Sacramento State, and Sierra College on topics including restoration ecology and water quality.
Local Businesses
Partnerships with outdoor recreation outfitters, nurseries, and equipment suppliers who support conservation through donations and expertise.
Collaborative Projects
Our most successful conservation outcomes result from multi-partner initiatives that leverage diverse expertise and resources:
- Landscape-scale fire prevention treatments across property boundaries
- Coordinated invasive species removal campaigns spanning multiple jurisdictions
- Water quality monitoring networks involving citizen scientists and agency professionals
- Educational programs that combine scientific research with traditional knowledge
- Policy advocacy coalitions supporting Wild & Scenic River designations
Partnership Opportunities
We welcome new partnerships with organizations that share our commitment to American River Canyon conservation. Whether you represent a government agency, nonprofit, business, or community group, there may be opportunities for collaboration on shared conservation goals.
Current partnership opportunities include educational program development, research collaboration, funding partnerships, and volunteer program coordination.
Partner With Us
Interested in partnering with us on conservation projects? Let's discuss how we can work together to protect the American River Canyon.