Lower American River Conservancy Program News

The Wildlife Conservation Board is preparing to release the 2020 PSN for the Lower American River Conservancy Program (Program). Now is the time to discuss your project ideas with WCB staff and to ask questions about the Program, priorities, and process. See the Consultation Announcement (PDF) for more information. Visit the Helpful Resources below for documents and examples that will help potential applicants navigate the Program and know what to expect for the 2020 PSN.

This year’s PSN will not include a pre-application. The consultation period is currently the best opportunity to ask questions and get feedback. We look forward to hearing from you!

Please join the Wildlife Conservation Board for the last Advisory Committee meeting of the year for the Lower American River Conservancy Program being held Thursday, October 17, 2019, at 700 H Street in Sacramento. All are welcome to join. The meeting will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and in the Sacramento County Board Chambers room.

View the Full Agenda (PDF) for more information.

Thank you for your support!

Join staff of WCB and members of the Lower American River Conservancy Program Advisory Committee on Monday, September 9, 2019, for our first tour of the lower American River Parkway. The goals of this tour are to educate the committee members and WCB staff on the current conditions of the Parkway and show them potential and current community investment sites. Members of the public are invited to participate but are responsible for their own transportation.

See Tour Agenda (PDF) for more information.

Get ready to spring into action along the Parkway by submitting a full application for your high-quality project that advances the goals of the Parkway and this year’s PSN. Priorities include land acquisitions and capital improvements that expand, restore, enhance, interpret or protect the Parkway’s natural, cultural, historic, recreational, and educational resources.

Full applications are due by July 3, 2019. Please note all application forms for 2019 have been updated; forms from the 2018 PSN will not be accepted. Also, the full application submittal process has changed; please read all application forms and directions before sending in your final application materials.

• 2019 Proposal Solicitation Notice (PDF)
• 2019 LARCP Grant Application (Word)
• Appendix A – Scope of Work (Word)
• Appendices B, C, D, and E – Budget Worksheets (Excel)
• Appendix F – Corps Consultation Form (PDF)
• 2019 PSN FAQ (PDF)

Please join the Wildlife Conservation Board for the spring meeting of the Lower American River Conservancy Program Advisory Committee being held Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at 700 H Street in Sacramento.  All are welcome to join. The meeting will be from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and in the Sacramento County Board Chambers room.

Public welcome!

See the Full Agenda (PDF) for more information.