Current Events

Stay Out. Stay Alive.
Be safe on and near the river this summer!
See Safe American River Recommendations and
American River Whitewater Paddling Suggestions

See information on our Citizen Science page about opportunities to get involved in various Citizen Science projects including BioBlitz, Monarch Butterfly Resources, Bluebird Nestboxes, and Adventure Scientists

Please print and sign this letter and send it to
Governor Gavin Newsom on North Fork of the American River California Wild & Scenic River status

See our December 2018 Newsletter,
The Confluence here

See Photos and Videos from the June 9th Auburn River Festival at Auburn's Whitewater Park on the North Fork of the American River

American River Trails Bandana Map featuring the popular trails in the Cool, China Bar and Confluence areas - updated version now available for purchase here

Auburn State Recreation Area Trails & River Map

Safe American River Recreation Suggestions:

This winter's record snowpack is melting quickly as hot summer temperatures rise, creating cold swift water river conditions.
River levels can rise dramatically when combined with hydroelectric releases from up river reservoirs. Hypothermia can occur very quickly with only brief exposure to cold 50 degree river temperatures.

Take care when walking near the river on slippery or uneven surfaces.
Children must wear life jackets and be under close constant supervision.
Avoid alcohol near the river.
Adults should wear life jackets, avoid long swims and stay out of the rapids.
Never swim alone and consider learning lifesaving skills.

American River Whitewater Paddling Suggestions:

Thank you for your donations on the Big Day of Giving May 2, 2019

With your support and the support of other like minded individuals, PARC has accomplished much over this past year. For the first time ever, PARC has an office (in the Gomez Art Center 808 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA) and a part-time paid employee.

Below are images of a few of PARC's efforts that you are supporting:

Thank you for your generosity!

View PARC's statement on the Big Day of Giving website.

Thanks to all who participated in the Earth day American River Cleanup activities and iNaturalist BioBlitz on April 13, 2019!

Rick Ramos shows how to upload nature observations to the iNaturalist application

Nature at Our Fingertips: Pipevine Swallowtail

Juan Peña will demonstrate his 3 color watercolor technique in the Confluence Area starting at 9:30 am.

Earth Day 2018 Cleanup

Placer High School Cleanup Volunteers

2018 Cleanup along Clementine Trail - Photo by Gary Hughes

Photos and Videos from the free Auburn River Festival at Auburn's Whitewater Park on the North Fork of the American River, Saturday June 9th

Fluffy clouds floated overhead as the Free Auburn River Festival at Auburn's Whitewater Park on the North Fork of the American River got underway on Saturday June 9th. The Festival featured three events including a downriver race, Olympic style slalom races and whitewater kayak rodeo competition that drew competitors from all over our region. Hundreds of spectators lounged on the riverside to view the competition. Music, food, community information booths and kids activities were available in a river village setting.

The Whitewater Park is a special feature of Placer County Water Agency's Pump Station that allows fish to migrate upstream to spawn. The park has Olympic-style rapids for recreational boaters to play and compete within the Auburn State Recreation Area boundaries. The event was organized by Auburn River Festival and co-sponsored by many including PARC, PCWA the City of Auburn and Sierra Outdoor Center.

Many thanks to all who made this Free River Festival a tantalizing first success.

For more information about the event visit auburnriverfestival.com.

See photos and videos below!

All photos above, courtesy of Gary Hughes

Video courtesy of Patrick Storm