Talk:American River

message: Does anyone know how the "American River" got its name?  Was it because of the contintent, or renamed after becoming part of the USA? --Pordaria 19:19, 17 July 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: I was about to add some info about this, but don't have the energy to do it right now. Good information about the name origin can be found here, California Place Names, at Google Books. Pfly (talk) 06:14, 21 June 2009 (UTC)
thread_title: Name?

message: importance is high by dent of relation to gold discovery and also scenic and natural histry of area. Anlace 02:55, 25 October 2006 (UTC)
thread_title: assessment

message: In my view the article should be renamed "American River, California".  I don't see why this instance of the name should take precedence over the other instances (in South Australia and Washington). Murtoa (talk) 11:16, 12 June 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: I agree it should've been renamed to American River (California) because already there is American River (Washington). Abatishchev (talk) 01:22, 24 June 2019 (UTC)
thread_title: Suggest article renamed

message: No mention of hte redirection of hte river through the tunnel by gold miners.  I'd say that is quite a notable feature of the river.  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 88.107.142.215 (talk) 15:15, 8 October 2008 (UTC)
thread_title: Tunnel

message: Hello, I'm planning to modify this page for my Environmental Studies course at Sacramento State University. I have an outline I’ll be working on below. 
American River Outline 
Flora and Fauna
There is an abundance of flora and fauna found at the American River that creates an immensely bio diverse ecosystem. 
Fish 
- Rainbow Trout
- Brown Trout
- Chinook (King) Salmon
- Coho (Silver) Salmon
- Stripped Bass
- American Shad
- Steelhead Rainbow Trout
- Sacramento Sucker
- Carp
- Goldfish
- Sacramento Squawfish
- Tule Perch
- Riffle Sculpin
(http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/waterrights/water_issues/programs/bay_delta/eirs/eir1999/docs/peir_consolidate_cvpermits/appendixc.pdf) 
Wildlife
- Deer
- Coyotes
- Raccoons
- Owls
- Hawks
- Eagles
- Owls
- Squirrels
- Beavers
- Rabbits
- River otters
- Over 100 bird species 
(Annual ARNHA Wildlife Count) 
Vegetation
- Native (http://www.arpf.org/native-garden.php) 
- Non-native (http://www.arpf.org/invasive-plant-management.php)  
Conservation & Restoration projects
In this section I want to inform the public about restoration and conservation projects being done in the river, on the levees, and in its riparian zone. What the projects are, why they are being done, and who is behind them (and provide links to projects when appropriate)
	- The American River Parkway, Salmonid Habitat Restoration Project (Gravel for spawning), removal of invasive species, and planting of native species.,, http://www.usbr.gov/newsroom/newsrelease/detail.cfm?RecordID=47529 , 
Conservation and Restoration Projects on the American River
The American River Conservancy
The American River Conservancy works to conserve the wildlife and their aquatic and terrestrial habitats and resources around the American River and Consumnes watersheds. They have successfully protected almost 25,000 acres since their inception in 1989. The land they protect helps the American River water quality by conserving and resorting wet meadows, wetlands, and riparian areas. They conserve the diversity of habitats and biodiversity by supporting protected native or endemic species that are listed as endangered or threatened. The American River Conservancy protects the American River watershed to preserve the cultural and historic values of the river systems and the landscapes surround them.  They are also invested in keeping the American River for recreational activities as well as its remarkable natural scenic views. 
Working references: 
http://www.arconservancy.org/ 
The American river Parkway
The American River Parkway (link to wiki page) is a 23-mile stretch along the American River and includes about 5,000 acres of embankment between the Nimbus Fish Hatchery and where the American River and the Sacramento River converge. This area serves the citizens of Sacramento and visitors from away with access to the river and parks, picnic areas, biking and jogging paths, trails for hiking, and habitat for fish and wildlife. 
Working references: 
http://www.arpf.org/parkway-map.php 
The American River Salmonid Spawning and Rearing Habitat Restoration Project
Chinook Salmon are an anadromous fish species that have historically used the American River as a location for an important part of their life cycle while in freshwater. The American River, however, has lost some of its natural flow and riverbed because of water projects and diversions. The American River Salmonid Spawning and Rearing Habitat Restoration project, which started in 2008, entails the placement of gravel to provide adequate habitat conducive to the salmonid’s needs for spawning and rearing to reach a maturity level fit for the ocean. From 2008 to 2012, the placement totaled 85,880 tons of gravel. The gravel will increase the number of fish redds, spawning nests, along the American River, which will decrease egg retention, and increase birth and survivorship rate. The project also included the introduction of small islands, loose woody debris, and larger boulders to advance the rearing habitat for the anadromous fish and increase biodiversity of the American River. 
* I will add a few images to this section of the restoration project
Working References:
http://www.safca.org/protection/NR_Documents/LARTF_2008_Mar_AmR_Gravel_enhancemnt_project.pdf
http://www.safca.org/protection/NR_Documents/LARTF_2012_Feb_LARFishMonitoringbyJohnHannonUSBureauofReclamation.pdf
http://www.usbr.gov/mp/cvpia/docs_reports/awp/2014/docs/gravel_all.pdf
(add to) River Modifications
In this section I want to provide information about how the historic flows of the river have changed because of dams and diversions. 
-	Nimbus Dam
-	Folsom Dam 
History
Here I would just like to add to some of the information provided in the intro to give a synopsis on the different people interacting with the river, and expand on the rivers uses during those time periods. 
	Timeline:
-	The Maidu tribe inhabited the American River for thousands of years before Spanish and European colonization. 
→	The Spanish missions came to California 
→	Mexico gained independence from Spain and took control of California 
→	Europe 
Other Notes
	- Give a link to South Fork American River, and North Fork American River wiki pages. 
(Teresa.r.ogrady (talk) 23:38, 13 March 2016 (UTC)
thread_title:  Student Outline for Future Edits  

message: Hello all, I revised the lead in order to be make it more concise. It looks like we need a good source to verify the water quality of the river, so I tagged it. Mylesgoins (talk) 16:22, 26 April 2016 (UTC)
thread_title:  Lead Revisions  

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message: Territory may be controlled by a state, an one may even control a river (Mississippi levies and all that), but a state can not rule a river any more than King Canute could command the tide. -- PBS (talk) 19:27, 21 October 2017 (UTC)
thread_title:  "during the period before 1847 ruled by Mexico" 

message: My Britannica Atlas (1992) shows the Rubicon as a tributary of the Middle Fork. I suggest to check the inclusion of the Rubicon Trail in the South Fork. 151.29.149.29 (talk) 14:59, 10 December 2023 (UTC)
thread_title:  rubicon