Welcome
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
Merkley, Wyden Push to Expand Smith River National Recreation Area
SENATE REINTRODUCTION PRESS RELEASE 2025 Merkley, Wyden Push to Expand Smith River National Recreation Area to Include Oregon Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today introduced the Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act,...
Coastal Conservancy Awards $113 million in Grants!
OAKLAND, CA – Today, the Board of the State Coastal Conservancy approved grants totaling over $113 million for coastal restoration, protection, public access and climate resilience. The 47 projects awarded today include funding to acquire approximately 52 acres at...
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,...