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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Water Forum Annual Review Details Progress on Key Initiatives
The Water Forum is pleased to present its Business Strategy Annual Review for Fiscal Year 2023-24. The review highlights the progress made over the past fiscal year toward the goals set in the Business Strategy (2022-2030), which guides Water Forum… read more -
Construction Underway: Water Forum Habitat Project at River Bend
A new project to enhance crucial habitat for native fall-run Chinook salmon and steelhead trout in the Lower American River is underway at River Bend, near River Bend Park in Rancho Cordova and the William B. Pond Recreation Area in… read more -
Remarkably average water year means better conditions for fish in the Lower American River
Spring and early summer are a crucial time of year for the American River: It’s when we find out how much Sierra Nevada snowmelt will be available to fill Folsom Reservoir, and what that means for salmon and steelhead. 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.
