It’s rather amazing to ponder: As of this year, the Lower American River Task Force (LARTF) has been meeting regularly for the past 30 years. The task force is a unique collaborative venue created in 1994 as a way for environmental, recreational, community organizations, and others to learn about and engage with local, state, and federal agencies on their efforts to maintain flood control, environmental protection, and recreation on the Lower American River Parkway. Its members include representatives from federal, state, and local agencies, environmental and recreational groups, water suppliers, and other interested parties.