California Rivers Day 2015 is bringing together 25 river groups from across the state to speak up for rivers and call on state leaders to support sustainable drought solutions at noon on Monday, May 11th at the West Steps of the State Capitol in Sacramento.
The program will be preceded by a "Paddle to the Capitol" that arrives at the Tower Bridge public boat dock at 10:30 am.
"The drought is taking a major toll on our rivers—California’s lifeblood," according to Eric Wesselman, Executive Director of Friends of the River. "In addition to the noon program event at the Capitol, this day will include a morning paddle down the Sacramento River to the Capitol, informational booths on the West Steps of the building, and meetings with legislators to promote sustainable drought solutions that protect our rivers."
Confirmed speakers at the noon program include: Eric Wesselman, Executive Director, Friends of the River, Gary Mulcahy, Winnemem Wintu Tribe; Katherine Evatt, Foothill Conservancy for the Mokelumne River; and river advocates representing 25 river groups from across the state.
Confirmed organizations participating include:
Friends of the River
Foothill Conservancy
California Hydropower Reform Coalition
South Yuba River Citizens League
Sacramento River Preservation Trust
All Outdoors
California Sport Fishing Protection Alliance
Restore the Delta
Tuleyome
Adventure Connection
American Whitewater
American Rivers
New Voices Are Rising
Winnemem Wintu Tribe
American River Conservancy
Delta Kayaking Adventures
Tuolumne River Trust
Mother Lode Adventures
Paddle with Purpose
Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians
Protect American River Canyons
Effie Yeah Nature Center
American River Natural History Association
San Joaquin River Parkway & Conservation Trust
Save the American River Association
Contact: Eric Wesselman: 510-775-3797 or eric@friendsoftheriver.org
Visuals: 25 river groups with booths, banners, boats and displays
Learn more about California Rivers Day: http://www.friendsoftheriver.org/...