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Two hundred years ago, the Nisenan Indians caught salmon and collected acorns along the banks of this river. Since then, it has been mined, dammed, and surrounded by cities, yet it still supports healthy runs of Chinook salmon and steelhead. The American River remains a vital part of the region, and its protection is in your hands.
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Gold River, California · United States
