Friends of the River

Friends of the River Friends of the River is California's only statewide river conservation organization.

Friends of the River protects and restores California Rivers by influencing public policy and inspiring citizen action.

🌊 ONE WEEK LEFT TO JOIN RIVER WOLVES! 🌊A few spots are still available for River WoLVES: Women of Leadership, Vision & E...
08/17/2026

🌊 ONE WEEK LEFT TO JOIN RIVER WOLVES! 🌊

A few spots are still available for River WoLVES: Women of Leadership, Vision & Environmental Stewardship, happening August 28–30 on the beautiful South Fork American River.

Spend a weekend rafting, camping, connecting, and being inspired by an incredible community of women who care about California’s rivers. 💚

Whether you're an experienced paddler or have never been in a raft, you belong on this river.

✨ Only a few seats remain. Get yours while they’re available!

👉 Register today: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2026rivertripregistration/event/2026rafting/

📅 August 28–30, 2026
đź“Ť Camp Lotus | South Fork American River
đź’µ $50 | Women 18+

Tag a woman who needs a weekend on the river! 👇

🚣 Meet Our River Guides: Caroline Kettlehake Every Friends of the River rafting trip is led by passionate volunteer guid...
08/12/2026

🚣 Meet Our River Guides: Caroline Kettlehake

Every Friends of the River rafting trip is led by passionate volunteer guides who create safe, welcoming experiences that help people fall in love with California's rivers—because people protect what they know and love.

Growing up in San Diego, Caroline spent years helping clean up local beaches, inspiring a lifelong passion for protecting aquatic ecosystems. Today, she shares that love of California's rivers with every guest—and says the incredible river community is what keeps her coming back.

Meet Caroline and the rest of our amazing volunteer guides:
https://www.friendsoftheriver.org/meet-our-river-guides/

🌊 Skip the ordinary weekend. Instead of scrolling through the news about environmental challenges, come be part of the s...
08/11/2026

🌊 Skip the ordinary weekend.

Instead of scrolling through the news about environmental challenges, come be part of the solution.

Spend two unforgettable days learning, laughing, camping, rafting and discovering how your voice can help protect California's rivers for generations to come.

The River Advocacy Leadership Weekend is designed for anyone who wants to turn their love of rivers into meaningful action. You'll leave with new friends, unforgettable memories, and the confidence to stand up for the rivers that connect us all.

📅 August 21–23
đź“Ť Camp Lotus, South Fork American River

Reserve your spot today: https://www.friendsoftheriver.org/river-advocacy-leadership-weekend/

Rivers aren’t protected by accident — they endure because people like YOU refuse to give up. This isn’t just a celebrati...
08/08/2026

Rivers aren’t protected by accident — they endure because people like YOU refuse to give up. This isn’t just a celebration by the river — it’s a fundraiser that powers Friends of the River’s fight to protect the places we love.

Every ticket supports action for healthy, flowing rivers.

đź“… Saturday, October 3, 2026
đź“Ť Camp Lotus, Lotus, CA

🎶 What’s Happening:
🍹 Happy Hour by the river — 4:30 pm
🍽️ Dinner in community — 6:00 pm
🛍️ Silent Auction — unique treasures & experiences
🎸 Live Music — dance under the stars with The Street Wheelers 🎶

This isn’t just another fundraiser — it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. 🌊

🎟 Get your tickets today: https://www.friendsoftheriver.org/rendezvous-by-the-river/

Because protecting rivers isn’t a moment—it’s a movement. . 💧💫

🚣 Meet Our River Guides: Mary Avalos Every Friends of the River rafting trip is led by passionate volunteer guides who c...
08/05/2026

🚣 Meet Our River Guides: Mary Avalos

Every Friends of the River rafting trip is led by passionate volunteer guides who create safe, welcoming experiences that help people fall in love with California's rivers—because people protect what they know and love.

After retiring from a career in higher education, Mary has dedicated more time to service, stewardship, and protecting our natural resources. She believes caring for rivers, wildlife, and future generations is something we accomplish together, and one of her favorite parts of guiding has been the incredible friendships she's made along the way.

đź’™ Meet Mary and the rest of our volunteer river guides:
https://www.friendsoftheriver.org/meet-our-river-guides/

🚣 Looking for your people? Spend a weekend with river lovers, outdoor adventurers, and passionate Californians who belie...
08/04/2026

🚣 Looking for your people?

Spend a weekend with river lovers, outdoor adventurers, and passionate Californians who believe our rivers are worth protecting.

The River Advocacy Leadership Weekend isn't a conference. It's an experience.

🌿 Hands-on learning
đź“Ł Advocacy skills you can use long after the weekend ends
✔️ Rafting
🏕️ Camping beside the river
🔥 Campfire conversations

Whether you're brand new to river conservation or already involved, you'll leave inspired, connected, and ready to make a difference.

Join us August 21–23!

Learn more: https://www.friendsoftheriver.org/river-advocacy-leadership-weekend/

🌊✨ You’re Invited to Rendezvous by the River! ✨ Imagine this: the sun setting over the South Fork American River, twink...
08/01/2026

🌊✨ You’re Invited to Rendezvous by the River! ✨ Imagine this: the sun setting over the South Fork American River, twinkling lights overhead, laughter drifting on the breeze, and the soft sounds of the river at your feet. 🍽️🥂 Music in the air. Community all around.

That’s Rendezvous by the River — a night to celebrate, connect, and protect the rivers we love. 💙

đź“… Friday, October 3, 2026
đź“Ť Camp Lotus, Lotus, CA

🎶 What’s Happening:
🍹 Happy Hour by the river — 4:30 pm
🍽️ Dinner in community — 6:00 pm
🛍️ Silent Auction — unique treasures & experiences
🎸 Live Music — dance under the stars with The Street Wheelers 🎶

This isn’t just another fundraiser — it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. 🌊

🎟 Get your tickets today: friendsoftheriver.org/rendezvous-by-the-river

Let’s come together by the river, honor what we’ve achieved, and dream boldly about what’s ahead. 💧💫

Whittier Narrows Dam is a reminder of the hidden cost of building communities on Southern California's alluvial fans and...
07/31/2026

Whittier Narrows Dam is a reminder of the hidden cost of building communities on Southern California's alluvial fans and relying on massive infrastructure to control nature. This personal reflection from Ron Stork, explores how decades of flood management have reshaped our rivers and why maintaining those systems comes with a billion-dollar price tag.

Read more: https://www.headwatersonline.org/the-river-advocate/l58bncupus8uxpletphtzfeomvwk72

The American River’s latest chapter isn’t about conflict, but continuation—of decades of constructive engagement over co...
07/30/2026

The American River’s latest chapter isn’t about conflict, but continuation—of decades of constructive engagement over competing demands, debates over dams, and reaching landmark agreements—now renewed through the Water Forum Agreement 2050. It’s a reminder that on this river, lasting solutions are built not all at once, but through generations of negotiation and participation.

Read more: https://www.headwatersonline.org/the-river-advocate/2qdqvehgzagsn7bog5uxwef1zal5qf

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Sacramento, CA
95827

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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