URGENT!
Another stretch of our beautiful Wild and Scenic American River is at huge risk!
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has multiple “bank erosion” projects in progress (photos below show current work near Sac State).
Contract “3B” is coming to the pristine areas east (upstream) of Howe/Watt all the way to Rio Bravo/Mayhew
Over 500 trees are planned to be bulldozed (may include beloved heritage oaks)
Massive damage done to the American River Parkway and wildlife habitat
More destruction than actual levee upgrades completed a decade ago
This new project would bring the total damaged area of the wildlife corridor to 11 miles out of the lower 26 miles of the Parkway!
Despite the American River being a national and state Wild and Scenic River and portions designated as a “Protected Area” in the American River Parkway Plan, the USACE plans to move forward with the project .
With more than 5 million visits annually to the American River Parkway, which is more than Yosemite, the project will diminish our parkway’s beauty and recreational values.
See photos and details here.
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