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USACE is proposing to bulldoze over 600 trees along the American River – a Wild and Scenic River - including potentially dozens of heritage oaks that are older than this country, for erosion control. Their own technical documents and public presentations indicate that this work is excessive. They claim that for their upcoming proposed round of work, they are minimizing forest removal. The photos compare Sara Park to a site along the Lower American River where USACE has already performed similar work). Please help us convince our politicians, natural resource agencies, and the Army Corps of Engineers to pursue a better, less destructive way. For the latest updates see American River Trees to sign their petition, donate, and write letters to relevant public officials. Donations are can be made at Save the American River Association (SARA)
Interested in Getting Involved in Local Climate Advocacy?
Sierra Club Sacramento has focused on many facets of local environmental issues over the years, including but not limited to climate action plans, land use, affordable housing/infill, conservation of habitat, reliable water supplies, public open spaces & parks, transportation, and electing public servants who prioritize environmental protection. There is always a need for more help in reviewing proposals, attending meetings with our compatriots to represent the group, and supporting our outreach efforts. Interested in learning more about these issues and helping track their progress for our group? The issues we are engaged in:
- The proposed industrial solar project on critical habitat and tribal cultural lands in Sacramento County.
- Large scale development plans in the Natomas Area which threaten the Habitat Conservation Plan for that area.
- Preservation of 20+ acres of land along the American River.
- Proposed plans for further expansion of the City of Folsom into an area outside of the county urban plan area, which would threaten water availability, air quality.
- The Sacramento County Climate Action Plan.
- Interstate 80 and other freeway expansions threatening the state mandated air quality goals and sensitive habitat areas.
Sacramento Sierra Club Outings
Sign-ups are posted on Meetup and registration is required.
Thanks for all you do for our environment!
Contact us anytime via email at sacramentosierraclub@gmail.com
Check out our website for more info including our prior newsletters Sierra Club - Sacramento
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Barbara Leary
Group Chair
Sacramento Group
Sierra Club
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