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  1. Headwaters - Water Education Foundation

    Sep 15, 2014 · Headwaters in California Most headwaters are either streams of melted snow and ice or springs from overflowing aquifers. The Sacramento River ’s headwater is from a spring at Mt. Shasta …

  2. Sacramento River - Water Education Foundation

    Sep 15, 2014 · The headwaters of the Sacramento River and its main northern tributaries —the Pit and McCloud rivers — are regulated by Shasta Dam. Other major tributaries — the Feather and …

  3. ON THE ROAD: This Iconic High Sierra Lake Was Once Named…Bigler?

    May 4, 2018 · Lake Tahoe was a stop on our Headwaters Tour June 28-29 California did not officially recognize the name Lake Tahoe until 1945. (Photo source: USGS) Lake Tahoe, the iconic high …

  4. Tributaries - Water Education Foundation

    Sep 15, 2014 · Tributaries are classified based on either their proximity to the headwaters of a river or the relative sizes of their flow. Internationally, tributaries are vital for trade, biodiversity, providing …

  5. Colorado River - Water Education Foundation

    Sep 15, 2014 · From its headwaters in Colorado and Wyoming, the 1,450-mile-long river and its tributaries pass through parts of seven states and serves Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, …

  6. Cosumnes River - Water Education Foundation

    Jun 22, 2020 · From the headwaters, the river flows through a canyon, collecting Dogtown Creek at Omo Ranch. From there, the water flows through a valley past Outingdale. The 20-mile long South Fork …

  7. Earth Notes: The San Juan River - Water Education Foundation

    Jan 24, 2024 · The headwaters of the San Juan River originate in the snow-capped peaks of the southern Rocky Mountains. Along its journey, the river is joined by numerous tributaries as it flows …

  8. Registration Now Open for Popular Northern California Tour; Join our ...

    Jun 13, 2024 · Tickets Still Available for Headwaters Tour: July 24-25 Don’t miss your opportunity to venture into the foothills and mountains of the Sierra Nevada with experts on our Headwaters Tour …

  9. Mythical history of Sacramento River headwaters at Mount Shasta

    Oct 25, 2021 · Mythical history of Sacramento River headwaters at Mount Shasta The mighty Sacramento River is a 447-mile-long waterway, accumulating snow melt and rain runoff from 19 …

  10. Truckee River - Water Education Foundation

    Sep 15, 2014 · Truckee River From it headwaters high in California’s Sierra Nevada, the Truckee River flows into and through Lake Tahoe, continuing down the Truckee River canyon to the Reno …