Sacramento Area Creeks Council

Sacramento Area Creeks Council (SACC) seeks to promote public and private care of natural streams and waterways through education, advocacy and hands-on activity. Educational materials, workshops and field outings are some of the tools used to achieve these goals. SACC: provides support for creek, waterway, open-space and neighborhood cleanups; participates in the decision-making processes which affect the health of Sacramento area waterways, and in the land use planning process to promote creek preservation, sound flood control project design, habitat restoration and effective stream bank stabilization methods; distributes educational materials encouraging the teaching of science concepts and holds community workshops on creek issues; supports on-going volunteer water quality monitoring efforts; co-sponsors grants to preserve and restore creeks and their natural corridors; SACC offers educational materials and participates in neighborhood fairs and public events, working with schools,