Videos by Friends of the River in Sacramento. Friends of the River is California's only statewide river conservation organization.
From ripples to rapids, our trainers are true MVPs, offering their time and patience to trainees from all walks of life; their knowledge, patience, and kindess can have an impact that ripples onward for a lifetime. We thank them with immense appreciation and gratitude! #VolunteersMatter #GuideActivistTraining #gratitude #SaveOurRivers
From ripples to rapids, our trainers are true MVPs, offering their time and patience to trainees from all walks of life; their knowledge, patience, and kindess can have an impact that ripples onward for a lifetime. We thank them with immense appreciation and gratitude! #VolunteersMatter #GuideActivistTraining #gratitude #SaveOurRivers
Ready for a daring weekend ahead? It's time to take a plunge into the depths of Satan's cesspool on The South Fork American River as we equip ourselves with knowledge to become effective guide activists! Throwing back to our training in 2019 with this video. #WeekendGoals #GuideActivistTraining #SatansCesspool #ThrowBackThursday
Learning from experienced activists and indigenous leaders to protect and empower our shared rivers and lands at our annual Guide Activist Training- the power of collective wisdom and empathy is undeniable 💪 #ActivistTraining #IndigenousVoices #SouthForkAmericanRiver #GuideActivistTraining 📸 Alex Kunesh in the backyard of Mother Lode River Center on the lands of the Cayuse, Umatilla, Walla Walla, and Nisenan People
FOR works on flood. As climate changes, we will have larger but less frequent floods. Flows directed to restored historic flood plains can reduce downstream flooding, recharge groundwater, and nourish wildlife. Please donate. Support sustainable flood policy. http://ow.ly/sTfT50MbLxo
Climate change is threatening California’s rivers. We need your help to ensure healthy rivers are a priority. Please consider donating to FOR this Giving Tuesday. #givingtuesday2022 #riverlove #california #climatechange #sustainability #riverconservation #conservation
Save Our Rivers - Save Our Future
"We don't have time to fight water wars. It's not about famine or flood, or who gets what amount of water. It's really about valuing natural, healthy ecosystems."
- Ashley Overhouse, Resilient Rivers Director
The past two years have brought profound changes to the world of water, as it has to everything else. Meet our Policy team and learn about their work defending rivers in court, conference rooms, and the State Capitol. #CAwater #HealthyRivers #SustainableWaterSolutions
Your donations help us achieve immense goals that benefit all of California. Join our fight for a better Future! http://ow.ly/1psQ50H4Cfk
Fighting for Rivers 101: Live Q&A with Ashley Overhouse
Join us Wednesday November 17th on your lunch break to learn more about how Friends of the River advocates for our rivers, and how you can help!
Tenkara Fishing Class - Nov. 12th 4:00pm
Interested in learning about tenkara fly-fishing? Join us on Saturday Nov. 12th, 4:00pm at Yolo Brewing Co. in West Sacramento to learn all about this fishing style. If you like what you see, come fish with us Sunday Nov. 13th. Visit our website for more details: http://www.friendsoftheriver.org/news-events/upcoming-events/
A huge thank you goes to Tenkara USA and Reverse Hackle Tenkara for supporting our event!
Paddle to the Capital Promo
Heard about Paddle to the Capital, but still don't know about it? Eric Wesselman and Toby Briggs tell you what the buzz is about. Come join us! http://www.friendsoftheriver.org/news-events/paddle-to-the-capital/
See what the CA River Awards are all about! And join us next year!! in the meantime, please consider making a year-end contribution at: http://www.friendsoftheriver.org/site/PageServer?pagename=2016workforrivers