Welcome to SARA

The Save the American River Association, (SARA) is a grass roots organization established in 1961 to spearhead the establishment of the American River Parkway (the "crown jewel" of the Sacramento County Park System) and adoption of the Parkway Plan. Our mission is to protect and enhance the wildlife habitat, fishery, and recreational resources of the American River Parkway. Our volunteer, non-profit group of over 600 members and Board of Directors work to ensure that the American River Parkway will survive and prosper for the benefit of future generations.

Current Issues and Activities

SARA's commitment to preserving the American River and Parkway requires constant vigilance. Below are current issues/activities we're working on:

American River Parkway & Regional Parks

Proposal to build a State/Federal Joint Operations Center at Nimbus Dam

JOC Opposition Notice - This document provides information to assist those who oppose locating the JOC at Nimbus and would like to prepare and send their letters of opposition.

SARA's 50th Anniversary Celebration Videos

Related Videos

Land Related:

• Grassroots Process
• Folsom Proposition 50 Trail Issue (November 2010)
• May 10th Regional Parks Strategic Workshop
• SARA Board Resolution re Regional Parks
• SARA position brochure regarding threat to Regional Parks

Water Related:

• American River Flow Standard (update in progress)
• Westlands Selenium Petition (update in progress)
• American River Parkway Corridor Combining Zone

Activities/Issues Archive

Grassroots Process Grass Roots Working Group for Adequate, Stable, Long Term Funding for Our Regional Parks and Open Space System. Grassroots Working Group Recommendations to rescue our regional parks and open space system that serves the residents of and visitors to Sacramento County.

Support SARA - Make a Donation and/or Become a Member SARA's continuing success in safeguarding the American River Parkway is made possible by the generous donations from citizens and businesses in our region. Click above to learn how you can make a contribution.

Welcome SARA's New President Clyde Macdonald, an expert in water resources and law, was elected president of the Save the American River Association at the January 2012 Board of Directors meeting.

SARA is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Your membership contributions and donations to SARA are tax deductible, effective 01/01/2008. Click above for more information.