Fred was employed by Placer County for 33 years, and he was Director of the Planning Department for 17 of those years. Among many other accomplishments, Fred implemented the award-winning Placer Legacy program for Placer County. In 2005, Fred was awarded the Placer Conservator award for his efforts to improve Read more…
1,200-acre preserve located northwest of Interstate 80 between Alta and Emigrant Gap. Open for fishing, hiking, picnicking, hunting, sightseeing, birdwatching and enjoyment of nature.
Quick Facts: 10 acre property located near the Bear River in Colfax. Protected in 2017 by Conservation Easement granted by Pacific Gas and Electric Company and Placer County. Recreation Asset The Preserve was donated by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to Placer County and a conservation easement was simultaneously Read more…
Quick Facts: 137-acre historic working ranch in North Auburn Protected in 2020 by Agricultural Conservation Easement, which allows the current or future landowner to continue ranching or farming Mixture of irrigated pasture, annual grasslands, blue oak woodlands, and remnant fruit trees from the 1920s, when the property produced plums, pears, Read more…
Located along the American River, connecting Auburn State Recreation Area and Folsom Lake. Spectacular views and public trails including part of the Western States Trail.
Quick Facts: 417 acres on the North Fork American River across from Sore Finger Point at Big Bend Protected in 2014 in partnership with Trust for Public Land and California Natural Resources Agency Donated in 2016 California State Parks, ensuring that this American River property will be protected forever Protecting Read more…
Quick Facts: 48 acres of land near Foresthill, CA, permanently protected by a conservation easement held by Placer Land Trust Protected in November 2010 through a public-private partnership with Westervelt Ecological Services and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Provides habitat and protection for the largest known population of Federally Read more…
Quick Facts: 246 acres in Sheridan Annual grasslands with vernal pools and other wetlands Protected in 2022 by Conservation Easement as mitigation for landowner PG&E Home to the vernal pool fairy shrimp, a rare species listed as threatened by the US Endangered Species Act Named in honor of historic Nisenan Read more…
Near downtown Auburn, this beloved preserve includes an interpretive nature trail, picnic areas, seasonal stream, wildflowers, a gathering space, and much more to enjoy.
16-acre community park east of Auburn. The multi-purpose sports field surrounded by oak woodlands is a beautiful setting for family recreation.