Bald eagles, chinook salmon, and explorers at the red bluff diversion dam. day 3 on the river is underway!

Day 3 - Leg 1 Down!

We just pulled out of the water at Red Bluff Diversion Dam and are
stretching our sore muscles after nearly 60 miles of paddling over 2
days.

We have come from the wilderness into civilization - last night we
camped on a gravel bar at Battle Creek Unit and were met with skies so
clear we could see stars, constellations and galaxies, a bald eagle,
beautiful fish and a rapid flow of water on its way to Southern
California to support the ever growing population.

We watched massive changes, from running through whirlpools in the
river trapped between red and black bluffs of hardened lava and skree,
found a mineral spring budbbling out of the middle of the river that
is under water most of the year and are now sitting in a park next to
a massive dam that provides water for our farmers that produce 2/3's
of America's food and supports a growing central and southern
california population.

Most striking on a personal level is that just this morning, we went
for a swim in beautiful, clear algae free water with smooth rocks.
Looking down into the water on our final approach today, I was loathe
to put my feet in, as the bottom of the river is composed of algae
covered rocks and plants.

Some significant changes occured in both water quality and abundance
of life, but we are excited to continue downstream and hope to
re-discover more pristine areas.

--
Jared Robinson Criscuolo

BELOW THE SURFACE
A coast-to-coast exploration of America's waterways
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For Immediate Release - Sacramento River Expedition

Open publication - Free publishing - More sacramento

Kristian and Jared set off on the Sacramento River for the Spring to Sandtrap expedition!

Kristian and Jared at the Spring, the headwaters of the Sacramento in the foothills of Mt. Shasta. This same water flows from the taps over 700 miles south of here in San Diego. This is one of the main sources of water for most of California's population and supports the agricultural industry in the central valley.

Day 1 - Fires, Drought, and Desert Heat

While driving through Riverside we got a good look at some brush fires, reservoirs, and a taste of the Southern California desert heat. The Expedition got off to a good start as we made our way to Redding, CA with all the supplies on board for 10 days on the river. Tomorrow we begin the journey from Dunsmuir along the Sacramento River.

On The Road - Day 1

Jared, Guy and Kristian are off to Mount Shasta for the start of
Spring to Sandtrap. We just got off the phone with a guide in
Redding... the Sacramento River is running low, and fire season is
upon us. Have a glass of cold water, and remember to keep the brush
near your yard clear!

--
Jared Robinson Criscuolo

BELOW THE SURFACE
A coast-to-coast exploration of America's waterways
203 887 3272
www.belowthesurface.org

http://www.uniflip.com/online-magazines/3/16916/29716/pub/index.html

Spring to Sandtrap Departure from San Diego

Spring to Sandtrap begins. Check out our blog mailto:www.springtosandtrap@blogger.com for updates!