Day 1

So here's the plan. Tom Bartels, good friend, videographer and all-around outdoorsman and myself are going to climb into my dory and float/row 300 miles of flat river. Like most river people, we developed our love for moving water facing down our fears running big rapids in a remote wilderness setting. This is not that kind of trip. The Sacramento is pretty much dead flat, a stone's throw from pavement (or a Burger King) for nearly it's entire length. The Sacramento supplies drinking water for half of California's citizen's and most of our agriculture. It is basically a plumbing system, levee'd and channelized to squeeze out every last drop.
And yet, there are pockets of wilderness and beauty as you float through a patch-work of farm and orchard. We think there is a story here. This place is a symbol of what is coming as urbanization and growth intersect with the realities of climate change. 

Along the way we have invited folks to join us from all areas of expertise: environmental restoration, fisheries habitat, agriculture, and (maybe) even politicians. People who have a strong tie with this valley, and in many cases have dedicated their lives to making things better. 
Should be fun, hop on the boat with us! Tom and Mitch

Upper Sacramento, Inks Creek