Explore the American River watershed
in this relief map that spotlights the course of the American River. This
exhibit features an interactive control panel and an audio narrative
about the course of the river and the water cycle.
Exhibit - Water and You
Learn
how much water is used for daily needs, and what water conserving
measures you may take. Seventy percent of the water we use at
home goes into landscapes, toilets, or showers.
Exhibit - River Canyon
Take
a walk into the American River Canyon. The natural setting of
the river canyon is re-created here. The area is home to many
wildlife species. Exhibits also feature human uses of the river,
touching on past and present uses.
Exhibit - Home Uses
You'll
feel right at home in our kitchen and yard. This hands-on exhibit
allows you to look inside the refrigerator, look inside cabinets,
and measure wasted water to learn how much water goes into everyday
items. You can also see water saving devices for use in your
garden.
Exhibit - Folsom Lake
California's
mediterranean climate with wet, cool winters and hot, dry summers
results in an erratic supply of water. This exhibit demonstrates
why Folsom Dam was constructed and the effects of drought and
flood conditions on California, its wildlife, and its people.
Exhibit - Lake Natoma
Discover
a different type of recreation below Folsom Dam. Nimbus Dam and
Lake Natoma offer an endless source of water fun. The Nimbus
Fish Hatchery is also located here.
Exhibit - Sand Table
See
how rivers naturally flow over the lands at the sand table exhibit.
This hands-on exhibit allows visitors to create a river and to
experiment with how water moves.
For additional information or assistance, please contact:
Central California Area Office at Folsom Dam American River Water Education Center (916) 989-7100 or (916) 989-7132
