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6It is one of the great rivers of America, flowing some 400 miles from its mountain sources to the sea.  Along the way it traverses some of the richest and most fertile agricultural areas in the world.

It's no overstatement to say that the Sacramento River is the wellspring for much that is great about California.  It provides two-thirds of the state's drinking water, supports a multi-billion dollar agricultural industry, and has enabled industry to thrive in the Golden State.  The river system is a major source of hydroelectric power, and helps protect much of Northern California from flooding. Beyond the economic factors, the river provides recreation to millions of Californians and habitat to staggering array of wild birds and animals.  

All in all, the Sacramento River and its watershed are an incalculable resource.  But it is a resource that is in danger.  Pollutants from homes, businesses, industry and agriculture threaten the water quality.  The diverse uses of the watershed must be delicately balanced, always with a eye toward the vagaries of Mother Nature. 

Stewardship of the Sacramento River watershed is everybody's business.  From homeowner to farmer, industrial manager to ecologist, water quality can be ensured only by constant vigilance.  We invite you to explore the links below to learn more about what you can do to ensure the future of the Sacramento Watershed.

 

What is the Sacramento River Watershed Program?
One group has been formed to help coordinate the diverse water interests and deal with the many different threats to the watershed.  

 

Watershed Map
The Sacramento River watershed covers a huge amount of territory, almost 27,000 square miles in all. 

 

What Homeowners Can Do
Pollutants are literally going down the drain...and straight into area's rivers. Many residents of Northern California don't realize that storm drains feed directly streams and rivers.

 

What Business and Industry Can Do
Businesses like construction firms, restaurants, and garages can feed huge amounts of contaminants into the river system, even without meaning to.   

 

What Farmers and Ranchers Can Do
Agriculture is dependent on the watershed, but farmers and ranchers must also be mindful of the need to protect and preserve the resource.  
 
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OTHER WATER RESOURCES:

California Dept. of Boating and Waterways


SRCSD Water Recycling Program


Sacramento Stormwater Quality Program


Metropolitian Water District 


Montgomery Watson Environmental Services


Teichert Aggregates


Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency


City of Folsom


Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District


SRCSD "FOG" Program