American River Oriented Organizations 7/11 / 2000

Bureau of Recreation

7794 Folsom Dam Road Folsom, CA 95630

916/ 989-7274 Rob Schoeder, Resource Manager

California State Parks and Recreation

The mission of the California Department of Parks and Recreation is to provide for the health, inspiration, and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state’s extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation.

American River District Headquarters

7608 Folsom Auburn Road Folsom, CA 95630

916/ 988-0205 Larry Froley, Chief Ranger

ASRA Auburn State Recreation Area http://auburn.parks.state.ca.us

501 El Dorado Street Auburn, CA 95604

530/ 885-4527 email: asra@psyber.com

Supervising Ranger

Whitewater Recreation Office

530/ 885-5648 email: mailto:wro@psyber.com Bill Dietchman, Ranger I

Mounted Mounted Assistance Trail Patrol - Horses

Patrol They work with ASRA management in checking trail safety and conditions, and if needed, assisting hikers, bikers, and equestrians.

530/ 367-4543 Joan Dowis 2^nd Tue every month 7 p.m.

ARMBA American River Mountain Bike Assistants

Their purpose is to provide assistance to trail users and augment park staff in managing the trail system. They have been trained in park rules and philosophy, natural and cultural interpretation, and back country bike repairs. ARMBA members wear a distinctive yellow jersey and are ready to help if the need arises. 916/ 971-0671 Ken Paradis

2^nd Mon 6 p.m. April to September Summer (Every month)

2^nd Mon 6 p.m. Oct to March Winter (Every other month)

ASRACK Auburn State Recreation Area – Canyon Keepers http://www.canyonkeepers.org

A volunteer docent group whose overall purpose is to maximize the enjoyment, knowledge and safety of people who use the North and Middle Forks of the American River Canyon within the boundaries of the Auburn State Recreation Area. 530/ 885-3776 Jim Ferris ferris@telis.org 1^st Tues of the month 5:30

Sierra Nevada Alliance http://www.sierranevadaalliance.org/

A regional coalition of grassroots and regional groups working in the Sierra to protect and restore the natural and community values of California's most cherished mountain range.

530/ 542 4546 email: mailto:info@markade.com

Other Support Organizations March, 2005

PARC Protect American River Canyons http://www.parc-auburn.org/

Protect American River Canyons is an Auburn based grassroots educational community service organization dedicated to the preservation of the wilderness, recreational, cultural and historical values of the American River and its Canyons for all to enjoy. PARC sponsors the Confluence Festival, outings, and river cleanups.

530/ 885-8878 email: parc@ jps.net P.O. Box 9312 Auburn, CA 95604

Eric Peach 1^st Mon of every month

PLT Placer Land Trust and Nature Center

Committed to preserving open space and agricultural land in Placer County.

3700 Christian Valley Road Auburn, CA 95602

530/ 878-6053 Patricia Callan-McKinney/ Leslie Warren

SC Placer Group Sierra Club http://www.sierraclub.org/

The Sierra Club is a non-profit member-supported, public interest organization that promotes conservation of the natural environment by influencing public policy decisions—legislative, administrative, legal, and electoral. “To explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth; to practice and promote the responsible use of the earth’s ecosystems and resources; to educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environments.”

P.O. Box 7167 Auburn, CA 95604 Voice mail: 916/ 781-4926 Sharon Cavallo

1^st Wed every month 7 pm Baker’s Square Executive Meeting

Last Tues every month 7 pm Auburn-Placer Library General Meeting

FOR Friends of the River http://www.friendsoftheriver.org/

Friends of the River was founded in 1973 during the struggle to save the Stanislaus River from New Melones Dam. Following that campaign, the organization grew to become California’s statewide river conservation group. Friends of the River is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and restoring California’s rivers, streams, and their watersheds. The organization accomplishes its mission by providing public education, citizen activist training and organizing, and expert advocacy to influence public policy decisions on land, water, and energy management issues.

915 20^th Street Sacramento, CA 95814 916/ 442-3155 Charlie Case

Get Off Your Gass http://www.getoffyourgass.com/HikingSchedule.htm

This web site is for people seeking more trails to hike in the Georgetown area. Contact Tom Petersen twcoyote532@hotmail.com for a guide; (for a modest fee) or click on the link for more information.

Other Support Organizations Cont’d

American River Watershed Group / Institution 6/1999 - 6/2002

The American River Watershed Group is a consortium of governmental agencies, environmental groups, and interested individuals who are working towards integrated resource management to preserve the special characteristics of this magnificent resource. Sustain environmental and economic health within the American River Watershed and ensure public and firefighter safety. 530/ 346-7967 Otis Wollan email: mailto:otis@foothill.net

Sierra Outdoor Recreation NEW 05/06/06

Central Sierra Nevada’s most comprehensive outdoor recreation guide.

John H. Skinner owner/author 530-477-9438

18392 Norlene Way

Grass Valley, CA 95949

e-mail: John@SierraOutdoorRecreation.com

Web: http://www.SierraOutdoorRecreation.com

Placer County Resource Conservation District

251 Auburn Ravine Rd., Suite 201 Auburn, CA 95603

530/ 885-3046 x 117 Rich Gresham

Meetings : usually the 3^rd Thur, but changes often.

Placer County Water Agency’s American River meeting room

144 Ferguson Road, Auburn, CA 95603

530/ 823-4860 David Breninger