Sep 15, 2014 · The headwaters of the Sacramento River and its main northern tributaries —the Pit and McCloud rivers — are regulated by Shasta Dam. Other major tributaries —the Feather and American rivers to the south —and smaller streams are heavily regulated by dams for flood control, water supply, power production and recreation.

Explore California's longest river with interactive maps, activities, and events. Learn about its history, ecology, and how to access its natural beauty.

Feb 26, 2025 · The Sacramento River is California’s largest river, providing 35 percent of the state’s developed water supply. The river helps support the valley’s millions of acres of irrigated agriculture and is home to wildlife and a range of aquatic species, including rearing habitat for 70 percent of all salmon caught off the California coast.

Sacramento River GIS - Data Library. This data library provides public access to a wide array of geospatial data developed for the Sacramento River. The Sacramento River GIS was co-developed by the California Department of Water Resources and the Forum as a planning tool to help resolve management questions as they arise at specific river ...

Description: A photographic atlas of 38 sites along the Sacramento River which contain riparian vegetation which was judged to be significant to the overall stability of the river and its overflow areas between Tisdale Weir (River Mile 118.8) and Hamilton City (River Mile 199.4). This atlas consists of 28 aerial photographs at a scale of 1:62,500.

Dec 18, 2024 · California’s largest river flows 400 miles from its headwaters near Mount Shasta to the San Francisco Bay. Its shape

Jun 13, 2023 · River Partners Sacramento River Forum Sacramento Valley Water Districts Tussing Ecological Sciences U.S. Bureau of Reclamation U.S. Fish and Wildlife Yurok Tribe Acknowledgement: Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (Red Bluff) significantly contributed to the collection and preparation of the monitoring data presented in this report.

Although the Sacramento River (Figure 1) is con-strained in some places by channel riprap (bank revet-ment) and artificially constructed levees, portions of the river actively migrate (e.g., Brice 1977, Scott and Marquiss 1984, US ACE 1986). This creates challenges for river planners who strive to protect agricultural and

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Jan 10, 2024 · Lucas RossMerz, Sacramento River Preservation Trust, will be bringing their River Road Show to the Altacal Audubon Meeting at the Chico Creek Nature Center on Monday, September 15th, at 6:30pm. Lucas' presentation will give an overview of the history of the Sacramento River with an emphasis on the natural history of Bank Swallow (Riparia riparia)