Results of Recent Water Tests in Auburn Ravine On June 15, and October 5, 2022, volunteers with Friends of Auburn Ravine and a representative from the Regional Water Quality Control Board collected water samples from Auburn Ravine Creek using data collection protocols developed by the State Water Resources Control Board. The samples were then analyzed at a Regional Water Quality Control Read More
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Something Wonderful Is About to Happen
October 3, 2022 There is some good news to report about Auburn Ravine. Since the 1930’s a water-diversion dam about two miles east of downtown Lincoln has been a major problem for the Salmon and Steelhead that swim up Auburn Ravine every fall and winter. In some wet years, seven to ten percent of them Read More
Auburn Ravine likely to be affected by Proposal
Summit meeting discusses river flows proposal Issue Date: November 28, 2018 By Christine Souza With a draft proposal for streamflows in the Sacramento River expected by the end of the year, farmers in the basin had a chance to discuss the plan with state regulators during a Sacramento Valley Water Summit organized by the Colusa County Read More
Proposed Dam Removal at our Northern Border shows promise to Stream Habitat
After Dam Removal, What the Klamath Basin Needs Next If all goes according to the latest plan, four hydroelectric dams on the Klamath River, which runs from southern Oregon to the northern California coast, would be removed in 2021. It’s the culmination of years of work in the Klamath Basin by a diverse group of Read More
Voluntary flow agreements gain more time
Issue Date: November 14, 2018 By Christine Souza With four weeks remaining until the State Water Resources Control Board plans to take final action on a river-flows plan affecting the northern San Joaquin Valley, water users are working to negotiate voluntary agreements. After receiving requests from Gov. Brown and Lt. Gov. Newsom, the board voted last Read More
Possible link to Auburn Ravine Salmon Migration
Fish and other wildlife use many methods to find their way home to spawn. Their internal compass is likely one of them. If you or your business would like to donate (it’s tax-deductible), please use the contact form below the article to let us know. No fishy business: salmon use Earth’s magnetic field to migrate Author: Read More
Auburn Ravine and Biodiversity Importance
A diverse variety of wildlife is key to preserving the overall ecology of our surrounding region. If you or your business would like to donate (it’s tax-deductible), please use the contact form below the article to let us know. Why river floodplains are key to preserving nature and biodiversity in the western US by Ric Hauer, Read More
Auburn Ravine – Wildlife Photography Tips
There are tremendous opportunities in the publicly accessible areas of Auburn Ravine and Raccoon Creek to take amazing images of our regional wildlife. When you do, please be sure to pack out what you pack in AND where park entrances are close to residential areas, please be courteous to our local property owners. If you Read More