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American River Parkway Foundation reports drop in trash collected, growth in volunteer invasive‑plant work
Summary
The American River Parkway Foundation reported a sharp drop in trash collected between 2023 and 2024 and highlighted volunteer contributions, invasive‑plant removals, outdoor education and ongoing work on wildfire planning and restroom permitting at the Riverbend education site.
Diana Pajetto, executive director of the American River Parkway Foundation, presented the foundation’s annual report to the Sacramento County Recreation and Parks Commission at its Feb. 24 meeting, detailing volunteer efforts, restoration projects and educational programs on the American River Parkway.
The key figures: Pajetto said foundation volunteers logged 5,514 events in 2024 for a total of about 16,340 hours. The foundation reported collecting 100,000 pounds of trash in 2023 and 44,000 pounds in 2024 — a reduction the foundation described as encouraging because it allows volunteers to focus on habitat projects rather than litter removal. The foundation also reported removing roughly 112,293 invasive plants last year and running a 20‑member invasive‑plant patrol that maps…
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