Sacramento County is considering the installation of a permanent live-streaming camera along the American River Parkway to observe Chinook salmon during their spawning journey.

The initiative, led by Alan Friedman, aims to provide the public with real-time views of the salmon as they swim upstream from the Pacific Ocean.

County park commissioners have approved the concept, and a pilot project is set to launch at Sailor Bar in Fair Oaks. The camera’s advanced zoom capabilities will offer detailed imagery of the salmon and other local wildlife, enhancing public engagement and awareness of the region’s natural ecosystems.