West Sacramento in Yolo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Influences on the River
West Sacramento River Walk
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 3, 2019
1. Influences on the River Marker
Influences on the River
West Sacramento River Walk
The Sacramento River originates in Siskiyou County near Mt. Shasta. Standing between that point and Sacramento is Shasta Dam, which controls the flow of water downstream. Hundreds of miles of man-made levees - which control the diversion of water for agricultural and urban use - and the discharge of wastewater into the river are the principal factors affecting the natural river system.
Even seemingly small, local activities, like hydraulic mining in the late 1800s that raised water levels and destroyed spawning grounds, can seriously disturb the entire downstream river systems. (Circa 1860s)
Erected by Sacramento River Greenway.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 38° 35.032′ N, 121° 30.519′ W. Marker is in West Sacramento, California, in Yolo County. It is on West Sacramento River Walk south of E Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Sacramento CA 95605, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sacramento Metro, in Sacramento Valley, and specifically in the Central Valley. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sacramento Skyline (within shouting distance of this marker); Flood Control
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 3, 2019
2. Influences on the River Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 282 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
