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Smith River Alliance works with local communities, conservation groups and government agencies to protect and restore the spectacular forests, rivers and wildlife of the greater Smith River ecosystem in northern California and southern Oregon. Encompassing ancient redwood forests, crystal clear waterways, beautiful beaches, and vast public forest lands, we’ve worked for over 40 years to safeguard the natural treasures of the Smith River watershed and Del Norte County. 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
Reps. Hoyle, Huffman Introduce Bill to Expand Smith River National Recreation Area into Southwest Oregon
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle (OR-04) and Rep. Jared Huffman (CA-02) introduced the Smith River National Recreation Area (NRA) Expansion Act to protect Southwest Oregon’s scenic North Fork Smith River watershed and its world-class rivers,...
Join us for our next coastal wetlands cleanup October 7!
2 million tons of plastic end up in the ocean each year. The majority of this trash comes from streams, adjacent wetlands, and rivers that discharge into the ocean. Let’s do something about it! Join the Smith River Alliance and partners on October 7, 2023 from...
MERKLEY, WYDEN INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO INCLUDE OREGON IN SMITH RIVER NATIONAL RECREATION AREA
Expansion would protect the Oregon section of the Smith River watershed and its unique plants and wildlife, boost local recreation economy Tuesday, January 31, 2023 Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today introduced legislation...