arpf, Author at American River Parkway Foundation

We #LoveTheParkway. We Want You to Show How You Do Too

The American River Parkway is more than just another park. It’s everyone’s backyard. Stretching 23 miles from the Sacramento River to Hazel Avenue, the Parkway allows everyone to connect with nature without leaving the urban core. It’s the home to a variety of wildlife, flora and fauna, is made up of diverse habitats and provides… Continue reading We #LoveTheParkway. We Want You to Show How You Do Too

Update on the March 31 Deadline

Thank you to everyone who helped with the push of our local leaders to develop a plan for removing illegal campers from the American River Parkway by March 31, including the Sacramento Coalition to End Homelessness for adopting the timeline. This topic has gained momentum in our discussions with local stakeholders about how this ties… Continue reading Update on the March 31 Deadline

Ongoing Conversations with Stakeholders

Since the submission of our Demand Letter, the American River Parkway Foundation has had ongoing conversations with local leaders as well as regional stakeholders to discuss the larger issue of homelessness in Sacramento County, how it ties into illegal camping on the Parkway and how we can all push for solutions. The Foundation appreciates everyone who has… Continue reading Ongoing Conversations with Stakeholders

Bringing Local Leaders Together for the Good of the Community

Local leaders joined ARPF volunteers, board members and staff on March 12 for a clean-up near the Northgate River Access that allowed them to get a firsthand perspective at the destruction that’s taking place on the Parkway and discuss solutions. This was an opportunity for our local leaders to hear from ARPF volunteers, board members… Continue reading Bringing Local Leaders Together for the Good of the Community

Letter/Email Template and Call Script for Contacting Our Local Leaders

Thank you for learning more about getting involved. Click here for the Email/Letter and Call templates CONTACT INFORMATION FOR LOCAL LEADERS Mayor Darrell Steinberg, City of Sacramento Vice Mayor Angelique Ashby, City of Sacramento District 1 Councilmember Sean Loloee, City of Sacramento District 2 Councilmember Jeff Harris, City of Sacramento District 3… Continue reading Letter/Email Template and Call Script for Contacting Our Local Leaders

Parkway Partners is Back!

We are bringing back our Parkway Partners program. This is a tool for local businesses along or near the American River Parkway to show their community that they support the efforts made to conserve and protect our Sacramento treasure. There are three levels of financial investments in which a businesses can chose to participate,… Continue reading Parkway Partners is Back!

Changes to Sacramento County’s Annual Park Passes

At the January 25 meeting, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved changes to the Regional Parks Department Fee Schedule, which included an increase in park pass fees. Starting March 1, prices for annual passes will increase to: Vehicle — $60.00 For standard motor vehicles. Motorized Vessel/RV — $120.00 For RVs and motorized watercraft 22… Continue reading Changes to Sacramento County’s Annual Park Passes

Demand Letter: Progress Being Made

In January, the American River Parkway Foundation (ARPF) submitted a letter to the County of Sacramento and City of Sacramento demanding they take action to alleviate the amount of illegal camping on the Parkway and provide funding for restoration efforts. Park rangers estimate 2,000 people are spending the night/living along the 23-mile stretch of the… Continue reading Demand Letter: Progress Being Made

Great American River Clean-Up 2021

On Saturday, September 18, 2021, more than 800 local residents removed 23,000 pounds of trash along the river in the span of just three hours for the annual Great American River Clean-Up (GARCU) in conjunction with the California Coastal Commission’s annual statewide clean up event. Volunteers of all ages gathered to collect trash and debris… Continue reading Great American River Clean-Up 2021

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Bikes. Beer. BBQ. What better way to have fun and support Sacramento's uniquely remarkable urban park? On Saturday, September 25, 2021 ride your bicycle along the beautiful American River Parkway, then party with us at William B. Pond Park with tasty barbecue, refreshing beer, and live music. Your registration fee includes support for your ride with rest stops… Continue reading

Stopping the Stinkwort Invasion

ARPF volunteers pulling and bagging stinkwort

Despite its dainty foliage, stinkwort (Dittrichia graveolens) spells big trouble on the American River Parkway. Native to southern Europe, stinkwort was first observed in the Sacramento region in 2002, thought to have been introduced by seeds in landfill soil. This spunky plant thrives in hot, dry weather and soils that are gravelly, saline, or even… Continue reading Stopping the Stinkwort Invasion

Putting the Squeeze on Spanish Broom

Yellow Spanish Broom Flowers

Spanish broom (Spartium juniceum) is a beautiful, hearty shrub with elegant yellow flowers. It is a fast-growing variety of the pea family, growing up to 10-15 feet tall in just a few years with roots that can extend several feet below the surface, even through rocky soil conditions. It was introduced to California in 1848… Continue reading Putting the Squeeze on Spanish Broom