News & Events
What We’re Up To
Sep 27, 2026
Junior Waterbird Stewards at Mile 11
Cub Scout Pack 380 became Junior Waterbird Stewards on Mile 11 of the American River—the stretch where the Waterbird Habitat Project began!
Aug 28, 2026
Partnering for Putah Creek: A Day of Stewardship with the Solano CCC
The Waterbird Habitat Project partnered with Yolo County Parks and the Solano California Conservation Corps crew to protect that habitat by removing abandoned fishing gear from the Putah Creek Fishing Access sites along Highway 128 west of Winters.
Jun 07, 2026
Giving the Pond Back to the Waterbirds
Sacramento CCC crews return to Arden Pond to give it back to the waterbirds!
Jun 05, 2026
Diving for the Waterbirds Returns June 13!
We're back with Matt Spruitenberg from American River Lost and Found removing dangerous fishing gear from the American River!
Oct 16, 2025
Interview with Secretary Wade Crowfoot
Join Secretary Wade Crowfoot of the California Department of Natural Resources for an insightful interview with Dr. Willey, as he highlights how the Waterbird Habitat Project reflects their mission to help all Californians and nature thrive together!
Oct 03, 2025
Stand Up with the California Department of Conservation
The California Department of Conservation hosts the Waterbird Habitat Project!
Oct 03, 2025
Rock Off with Friends of Sailor Bar!
Join us with Friends of Sailor Bar to restore the flow of water in this stream, an important fish habitat and foraging area for waterbirds. Help us keep the ecosystem flowing!
Sep 04, 2025
American River Trash Splash – Underwater Clean-Up!
American River Trash Splash – Underwater Clean-Up!
Aug 13, 2025
Diving for the Waterbirds
Partnering with Matt Spruitenberg from American River Lost and Found, we removed dangerous fishing gear from the American River.
Jul 12, 2025
Magnet Fishing Event at Arden Pond
Our community came together with magnets to clean up William Pond, making it a safer environment for waterbirds and other wildlife.
May 02, 2025
Habitat Restoration at Turtle Pond
We teamed up with Sac County Parks to restore the habitat at Turtle Pond, a favorite fishing pond off the American River at Sailor Bar.