American River Conservancy – The American River Conservancy manages the put-in at Chili Bar and is actively involved in South Fork environmental issues. The American River Conservancy conducts conservation, education, and stewardship programs to protect and enhance native fisheries, vanishing plant and animal communities, scenic vistas, cultural heritage, and recreational lands within the American and Cosumnes River watersheds which lie in the foothills of the eastern Sacramento Valley.

American River Natural History Association – This Sacramento organization focuses on the Main American and the American River Parkway. A public benefit corporation for the purpose of promoting, aiding, and augmenting the education activities of the Sacramento County park system. The American River Natural History Association (ARNHA) was formed by concerned citizens when reduced county budgets meant the possible closure of the Effie Yeaw Nature Center and the end of the county’s education programs.

American River Parkway Foundation – Founded in 1983 their mission is to support the preservation, protection, enhancement, and appreciation of the natural resources of the American River Parkway. Their programs include Adopt the Parkway, Down River Day, Great American River Clean-up, Volunteer Coordination, and Volunteer Center at William Pond Recreation Area.

American River Water Education Center – Located at Folsom Dam, they offer an exciting way to experience the watershed of the American River and appreciate the importance of water in California.

American River Wildlands – A local organizing committee working with the California Wild Heritage Campaign to protect California wildlands. The great canyon of the North Fork of the American River has long been famous for its wildness and scenic beauty.

Auburn State Recreation Canyon Keepers (ASRACK) – Volunteers who assist the professional Park Rangers by providing information and assistance to ASRA visitors. They conduct monthly hikes and meetings (open to the public) to learn more about the history and natural beauty of the American River Canyon.

El Dorado County’s River Management Plan – Visit this site to find out how you can be informed of and involved with El Dorado County’s plan for the management of the South Fork.

Friends of the River (FOR) – A California-based group dedicated to saving endangered rivers. Has links to news, press articles, living history, rafting programs, their calendar, member outings, and ways to contribute.

Protect American River Canyons – PARC is an Auburn-based grassroots educational group dedicated to the preservation of the wilderness, recreational, cultural, and historical values of the American River and its Canyons for all to enjoy. Their primary focus is on the North and Middle Forks.

Save the American River Association, Inc. (SARA) – A grassroots organization established in 1961 to spearhead the establishment of the American River Parkway (the “crown jewel” of the Sacramento County Park System) and adoption of the Parkway Plan.

American Rivers – National organization for river conservation. Since 1973, American Rivers has been dedicated to protecting and restoring healthy, natural rivers and the variety of life they sustain for people, fish and wildlife.

American Whitewater – Their mission is to conserve and restore America’s whitewater resources and to enhance opportunities to enjoy them safely. American Whitewater restores rivers dewatered by hydropower dams, eliminates water degradation, improves public land management and protects public access to rivers for responsible recreational use.