The Confluence Winter 2002

Digital American River Photo Gallery

For over a year Kurt Bertilson of Sierra Digital Services has been on a personal quest to create an on-line digital photo gallery of American River images. Photographing primarily in the Confluence area, his images convey the scenic beauty of the ever changing interplay of light, shadow and color in the canyons. Many of his photos also portray the rich diversity of recreational experiences in the canyons and on the river.

Many thanks to Kurt for photographing last years Confluence festival for PARC and presenting digital slide shows of the American River, recently, at several community gatherings.

The American River photo gallery is located at:
http://www.sierradigitalservices.com
PARC's web site also has a link. Many images are available for use in promoting the American River. Email Kurt at:
sierradigital@hotmail.com or call 530-878-9020 for permission.

Folsom General Plan Input Needed

The California Department of Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the Bureau of Reclamation, recently began the process of updating and revising the Folsom State Recreation Area general plan. This two year update process will result in the preparation of a plan that will serve as the primary management document for the park and will guide future conservation and development of public facilities. A similar process for the Auburn State Recreation Area is scheduled to begin in the next year or so.

State Parks is seeking input on what should be included in the updated Folsom plan. Because the boundaries of Folsom Lake SRA extend upstream to the vicinity of Oregon Bar, we are encouraging our members to urge State Parks to plan for recreational enhancements in the Folsom-Auburn interface area, including the development of multi-use trails connecting Folsom and Auburn SRAs.

Comments should be directed to: folsomlakeplanupdate@sfwrtdesign.com. You can also check on the status of the general plan update process by visiting State Parks' website at:
www.parks.ca.gov and clicking on "General Plans" under "Related Links."

Canyon Keepers

The Canyon Keepers wrapped up their fourth year with a BBQ celebration on the Mountain Quarries RR Bridge in October. The November hike was scrubbed because of heavy rain but there was an excellent turnout for the Codfish Trail hike on December 7. The next outing, open to the public, scheduled for January 11, will be led by Dr. Gordon Ainsleigh who will share some of his "favorite secret spots on the North Fork American River." The Canyon Keepers 2003 schedule of meetings and hikes is posted on the Web at www.psyber.com/~asra/asrack.htm or call Jim Ferris at (530) 885-3776.

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