The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has proposed Contract 3B for erosion mitigation along the American River.

The plan will clear several miles of the American River including the removal of over 600 trees. The plan would transform one of the few Wild and Scenic Rivers in our country into a barren canal, taking with it:

• Heritage Oaks, many as old as our country.

• Natural habitats for animals like the Chinook salmon, and the hundreds of local and migratory birds.

• Recreation areas along the riverbanks for fishing, hiking, and swimming.

We are asking for a more measured approach, backed by peer reviewed research that treats our riverfront with the care it deserves.