ECOS Field Trip: The New American River Fish Ladder

2001 Nimbus Road,Gold River CA 95670

29 November, 2021

Description

California Fish & Wildlife’s Interpretive Services Supervisor will show us their new and improved fish ladder Monday, November 29, 12:20 – 2 PM Our late October rains have allowed the salmon to come back up the river! California Fish & Wildlife’s Interpretive Services Supervisor will show us their new and improved fish ladder. Now with 9 large viewing windows – A great way to see the salmon swim and jump their way into the Nimbus Hatchery. First come, first served – reserve now; due to covid, only ten visitors on this first CDFW tour. Our tour will explore the following features: • River discovery trail and observation deck with view of natural spawning processes • Nimbus Basin, habitat restoration, and the ladder entrance Logistics and Accessibility • If driving, you can park free at 2001 Nimbus Rd. Our tour host will meet us where the parking lot meets the trail. • No bathrooms available. Closest bathrooms at the nearby Tributary Point shopping center. • The river discovery trail is about a quarter mile long and flat. • Nimbus basin is best accessed by walking across the crosswalk at Hazel Ave: 5 min walk from the visitor center. Or for a shorter walk, park at the Sac State Aquatic Center (paid parking). • It’s a semi-steep incline into the Basin and the restored habitat areas and ladder entrance. COVID protocols • Maintain social distancing throughout the tour • Masks outdoors are your preference