This fall, FRC and the Circle 7 Guest Ranch formed a partnership to begin restoring the stream bank along their 3.5 acres of the river front property. FRC used grant funding to match a generous contribution from owner-operator Dan Smith. With the combined funding, Smith constructed over one mile of fencing that will help keep …Read More
Over the last year, the Fall River Conservancy has been exploring options for reducing the spread of Eurasian watermilfoil (EWM) throughout the Fall River. One of these options, utilizing a biological control known as the milfoil weevil, presents a hopeful solution for combatting EWM. FRC is proud to announce a new partnership with the USDA …Read More
Dear Fall River Community, My name is Erin Donley. I recently joined the team of researchers at the USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) who are studying the Fall River, its native aquatic life and the invasive plant populations that are currently proliferating in the watershed. The research activities I perform on the Fall River will …Read More
The Fall River Resource Conservation District (RCD), the Fall River Conservancy (FRC), and California Trout, are joining forces to implement a pilot program that will help restore wild trout populations and critical habitat conditions in the Fall River by reducing the spread of Eurasian Watermilfoil (EWM), Myriophyllum spicatum. Please find below, answers to key questions …Read More
Click here to donate now: Or Send Checks To: Fall River Conservancy Gift Processing P.O. Box 395 Fall River Mills 96028 Restoring the Fall River The Fall River originates from California’s largest network of cold-water springs. In total, the entire system generates approximately 890 million gallons per day—over one million acre feet annually—of cold, clean …Read More
Shasta Regional Community Foundation and McConnell Foundation help protect the Fall River: The Fall River Conservancy is proud to announce a new partnership with the Shasta Regional Community Foundation (SRCF). SRCF recently awarded the conservancy $23,000 through the McConnell Fund Community Partners Grant program. The Fall River Conservancy would like to thank both SRCF and the McConnell Foundation for …Read More
About the UCD Center for Watershed Sciences The Center for Watershed Sciences, a unit of the John Muir Institute of the Environment, is dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of critical issues in watershed science — with a focus on the sustainable and cost-effective restoration and management of stream, lake and estuarine ecosystems. New Knowledge for a …Read More
According to CEO Perk Perkins, “Fly fishing is the core of the Orvis Company.” In 2010, Orivs is backing up their words with a significant contribution to the Fall River Conservancy for protection and restoration of native trout and wildlife habitat. The donation will focus on restoring stream banks and aquatic habitat by managing the spread of invasive species such as Eurasion milfoil …Read More
Ignore the sounds of pounding hammers and saws cutting through virtual pine. We’re simply building the FRC’s new Web site, which – when finished – will offer up a sizable helping of good information. We’re dedicated to the restoration and preservation of California’s Fall River Valley, and pledge to keep our stakeholders, friends and fly …Read More
We’re working hard to preserve California’s stunning Fall River – and the lifestyle it helps support. Here you’ll find news items and updates about our efforts – and what you can expect when you visit the Fall River to fly fish, look, or even live.