2025

2026

Grassland Savannah along the River Walk
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2025

2026

Grassland Savannah along the River Walk

Since Jul 2025

In California, US

CRP107

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This open grassland savannah bordering the Cosumnes River provides habitat for grazing animals, ground-nesting birds, and small mammals.


Seasonal & Climate Resilience to Observe

Plant Growth Cycles – Green-up in winter and spring, drying in summer, and recovery after rainfall.

Species Composition – Balance of native grasses and wildflowers versus invasive species.

Drought Response – Forage availability, plant cover, and signs of stress in dry years.

Fire & Grazing Effects – Fuel loads, regrowth after disturbance, and soil stability.

Wildlife Activity – Nesting success and seasonal use by birds and small mammals.

Tracking these indicators helps assess how grassland habitats adapt to variable rainfall, hotter summers, and shifting climate conditions while continuing to support wildlife.

About Cosumnes River Preserve

The Cosumnes River Preserve consists of over  50,000 acres of wildlife habitat and agricultural lands owned by seven land-owning Partners. The Partners include The Nature Conservancy, Bureau of Land Management, California Department of Fish & Wildlife, Sacramento County Regional Parks, Department of Water Resources, Ducks Unlimited, and the California State Lands Commission. The Preserve is centered along the Cosumnes River, its floodplains and riparian habitat. This habitat is buffered by a variety of agricultural operations. The Preserve provides numerous social, economic, and recreational benefits to local communities and to people residing in the larger Sacramento and San Joaquin areas. The habitat supports wildlife, including birds that migrate throughout the Pacific Flyway.

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