E5: The American River Conservancy and El Dorado County's First State Wildlife Area

2024 is the American River Conservancy's (ARC) 35th anniversary, a year in which the organization celebrates the protection of 30,000 acres of rivers, creeks, oak woodlands, and forests that typify the Upper American River and Cosumnes River watersheds. I talk extensively with Executive Director, Elena DeLacy, to bring perspective on why this is important for both flora and fauna as well as human beings. We also take this opportunity to chat about one of ARC’s legacy projects, El Dorado Ranch, as the organization embarks on the final effort to permanently protect 7,100 acres that will become El Dorado County’s first State Wildlife Area. To check out ARC's website and event calendar click here. ARC can be found on Facebook and Instagram. Check out Stories of El Dorado with Tim Neilsen on the Stories from California Cattle Country podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.