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Smith River Alliance works with local communities, conservation groups and government agencies to protect the spectacular forests, rivers and wildlife of the greater Smith River ecosystem in Northern California. Encompassing ancient redwood forests, crystal clear waterways and beautiful beaches, we’ve worked for 30 years to safeguard the natural treasures of the Smith River Watershed. Visit our social media pages:
Our Work
Watershed Protection
Working to safeguard the Smith River watershed using advocacy, education and acquisition of key inholdings.
Fish Monitoring
Restoration
Latest News
Join us for our next coastal cleanup! Tuesday, July 5.
Join the Smith River Alliance on Tuesday, July 5, from 10AM to 12PM for our annual post-July 4th coastal cleanup along our coastlines in Del Norte County! Please RSVP by following the link here: LINK TO RSVP We will focus on recovering fireworks and trash leftover...
Middle Fork Smith Asphalt Tar Spill Reaches Jed Smith State Park
The black asphalt continues to escape the booms at the Highway 199 crash site and actively flowing down the steep slope into the river in the midday sun. While the flow is very slow, it continues to drip material into the river. Asphalt tar pieces are seen on the...
Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act Hearing This Week in Washington D.C.
Grant Werschkull, the Smith River Alliance Co-Executive Director, will be providing testimony to Congress this week on the importance of expanding protections for the headwaters of the Smith River North Fork in Oregon. The House Subcommittee on National Parks,...