Secure the Future of the Former Kassis Property!

A rare opportunity has emerged to protect the former Kassis property, located adjacent to the American River Parkway. The land is now for sale. Opportunities like this are becoming increasingly rare, and once land along the Parkway is developed, it is lost forever. 

Protecting this 41-acre property would preserve critical riparian habitat, safeguard wildlife movement corridors, and ensure that future generations can experience the same sense of openness and natural beauty that Parkway visitors cherish today. 

The Challenge We Face

Protecting this land will take more than just a willing buyer. Public conservation funding can often help cover the purchase price, but these funds typically cannot cover the many real-world costs required to complete a land acquisition. To move quickly and meet potential closing deadlines, we’re in the process of raising funds to cover essential costs and ensure its protection. 

How You Can Help

We are aiming to raise $2 million for this cause. Every donation, no matter the size, can make a significant impact. Your donation to Save the American River Association's PAR (Kassis) fund will help cover essential non-grant-eligible costs such as:     

• Transaction and closing costs (title/escrow/recording)    
• Appraisals and other valuation needs 
• Environmental and due diligence work (as required)    
• Short-term bridge financing and carrying costs (if needed to close on time)    
• Interim management, stewardship planning, and baseline documentation needed to secure permanent protection 

With your help, we can protect that one of the last sizable areas of open space along the American River Parkway.