River Vision Partners
Environmental Displays, Art Activities & Tours

View the Salinas River through the dual lens of the environment and the arts.  Each environmental group below offers information as well as interactive art activities that are suitable for all ages. We encourage you to take the Salinas River Tour and personally experience the beauty of the river environment.

River Vision

Mission: The City of Paso Robles is committed to creating a thriving Salinas River corridor that enhances important habitat and open spaces, provides recreational and economic opportunities, ties to our heritage, and connects to our future.

Art Activity: Expression Board - Express your own River Vision and leave your impression on the future of the Salinas River through words and images.

Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County

Mission: Through voluntary and collaborative measures we work to permanently protect and enhance lands having scenic, agricultural, biological and cultural values.

Art Activity: Color the Salinas River Parkway – Bring the river to life with seasonal colors and your creative touch.

Upper Salinas -  Las Tablas Resource Conservation District

Mission: The US-LT RCD is a non-regulatory special district charged with assisting public agencies and individuals with resource management.

River Tours: Planting of the River – On a guided tour of the Salinas Parkway restoration and trail project, get your hands dirty and create a native plant starter to nurture at home!

Art Activity: Interactive Watershed Model

Amigos De Anza North County Trail Association

Mission: Amigos de Anza's mission is to educate visitors about the Juan Bautista de Anza trail, protect resources along the route, monitor trail development, mark the trail, solicit funds, and undertake a variety of other activities which support the objectives of the trail.

Art Activity: Sand Art - Use sand from the Salinas Riverbed to create your own work of art.

City of Paso Robles Water Conservation and Watershed Health

Mission: The City of Paso Robles promotes water conservation and the proper discharge of water run-off to protect the City’s watershed and preserve its quality for today and the future.

Art Activity: The Magic of Water - Watch a demonstration on how pollution affects our river and engage in educative drawing activities with Sammy the Steelhead.