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California Rivers California is blessed with some of the most beautiful and diverse rivers in the world. From the steep creeks of the high Sierra to the broad and powerful rivers of the Central Valley, each river tells a personal story and provides a unique experience to the visitor.  Sen. Boxer's California Wild Heritage Act of 2006 More than 60% of our state's clean drinking water comes from California's wild lands and free-flowing rivers. But over the last 20 years, nearly 700,000 acres of our state's unprotected wilderness - an area nearly the size of Yosemite National Park - have been lost. The California Wild Heritage Act  will protect the future of our state's rural economies. Tourism plays a key role in supporting the communities near our remaining wild rivers. Family's, anglers, kayakers, rafters,  hikers, hunters, horse-back riders and many others seek the recreational opportunities and solitude that these pristine  rivers provide. Why We Need Free Flowing Rivers Clean Water Free flowing, undeveloped rivers are our primary source of clean water for drinking, growing food, and manufacturing goods. Natural Heritage Free flowing rivers are an important part of our picturesque natural landscape; things of great beauty and purpose that we need to protect for future generations. Biodiversity Biodiversity Free flowing rivers are complex ecosystems that are home to hundreds of sensitive, threatened, and endangered species of fish and wildlife. Personal Renewal Personal Renewal Free flowing rivers have been the focus of human activities for hundreds of thousands of years. We depend on wild and undeveloped rivers for outdoor recreation, inspiration and renewal of the spirit. Natural Systems Natural Systems Free flowing rivers use natural systems to effectively transport sediment and nutrients, provide riparian and aquatic habitat, renew topsoil in flood plains, supply the aquifer, and eventually complete nature's water cycle by flowing into the sea.

River Information Please select a river to visit: Amargosa River American River Arroyo Seco River Black Butte River/Cold Creek Buckhorn Creek Cache Creek Clavey River Clear Creek Cottonwood Creek Deep Creek Dinkey Creek Downie River East Carson River Fall River Independence Creek Kern River Kings River Lytle Creek Matilija Creek McCloud River Mill Creek Niagara Creek North Fork Mokelumne Owens River Headwaters Pine Valley Creek Piru Creek Pyramid Creek Sacramento River Sagehen Creek San Diego River Santa Ana River Santa Margarita River Santa Ynez River South Fork Tuolumne River North Fork Stanislaus River Susan River South Fork Trinity River Tule River North Yuba River Regional Maps View a regional map: North Coast Modoc Plateau Bay Area Northern Sierra Nevada Central Coast Southern Sierra Nevada Los Angeles Area Mojave Desert Southern California State Map Useful Links California Wild & Scenic Rivers Act National Wild & Scenic Rivers Act Scenic Rivers Act FAQ River Safety Tips River Gauges River-Related Environmental Organizations Alternate River Links: Amargosa River Arroyo Seco Black Butte River Cold Creek Buckhorn Creek Cache Creek Clavey River Clear Creek Cottonwood Creek Deep Creek Dinkey Creek East Carson River Fall River Independence Creek Kern River Kings River Lytle Creek Matilija Creek McCloud River Mill Creek Mokelumne River - North Fork Niagara Creek Owens River Headwaters Pine Valley Creek Piru Creek Pyramid Creek Sacramento River Sagehen Creek San Diego River Santa Ana River Santa Margarita River Santa Ynez River Stanislaus River - North Fork Susan River Trinity River - South Fork Tuolumne River - South Fork Tule River Yuba River