Friends of the Santa Clara River is a public interest organization formed in 1993. Since our inception, Friends has concentrated on a range of issues involving protection of the entire river in both Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. These efforts have included opposition to many large urban development projects involving intrusion into the river’s floodplain and channelization of the river.
Placerita Canyon Nature Center, Newhall, California Open House May 12, 2018 A cold windy day is unusual in May, but preferable to a warm day for Placerita Nature Center’s Annual Open House. This LA County Park’s event provides wildlife displays, walks in the park, panning for gold, and an array of booths to promote awareness… Continue reading FSCR Booth at Placerita Canyon Nature Center Open House
5,000 Miles of Wild 5,000 Miles of Wild, a campaign for wild rivers, is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act by gathering stories of America’s rivers and the people who love them. Their goal is to collect 5,000 personal stories from people crossing the country and presenting them in film,… Continue reading 5,000 Miles of Wild Campaign
On April 17, 2018, the restoration project at Hedrick Ranch Nature Area (HRNA) was recognized by the Board of Supervisors at their 2018 Ventura County Earth Day Awards event. Friends of the Santa Clara River board member and head of the project at HRNA, Sandy Hedrick, accepted the award on behalf of HRNA. FSCR is… Continue reading Hedrick Ranch Receives Earth Day Award
