Protecting our River and Water Supply
The Lower American River is one of the Sacramento region’s greatest treasures. The river provides for us — it also needs our active stewardship.
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Folsom Launches “Water Vision” Project: A 50-Year Plan to Secure Water Supply and Address Climate Change
The city of Folsom is embarking on the most ambitious water planning effort in its history. Continue reading… read more -
New Salmon Successes
By Susan Maxwell Skinner–Within weeks of a $3.6 million Water Forum project completion in October, giant chinook were spawning in new gravel beds beside Ancil Hoffman Park. Continue reading… read more -
Interpretive Sign Shares 2021 Habitat Project and Honors Jonas Minton
A new interpretive sign that highlights the Water Forum 2021 habitat enhancement project and pays tribute to the late Jonas Minton, a Water Forum visionary, is now installed. Continue reading… read more
The Water Forum
is a diverse group of business and agricultural leaders, citizen groups, environmentalists, water managers, and local governments working together to balance coequal objectives:
Provide a reliable and safe water supply for the region’s economic health and planned development through to the year 2030; and Preserve the Lower American River’s fishery, wildlife, recreational, and aesthetic values.
Ongoing Programs and Priority Actions
The Water Forum nurtures and protects the Lower American River while striking a careful balance between the water needs of people and those of fish and wildlife.