Welcome
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
House Votes to Protect Southwest Oregon Rivers from Mining
Washington D.C., Feb 26 — By a 227 to 200 vote, today the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Southwestern Oregon Watershed and Salmon Protection Act, (SOWSPA) amended to House Bill 803, the Protect America’s Wilderness and Public Lands Act. SOWSPA, introduced...
Wildlife! Science! And a hike into the Trinity Alps!
Justin Garwood, a wildlife biologist and fervent believer in field science explains the benefits and importance of paying attention to nature in the May/June 2020 issue of Backpacker magazine. Read it here and then go outside!
KMUD INTERVIEWS SRA Executive Director, Grant Werschkull
Listen to a fantastic interview on KMUD radio in which Tom Wheeler, Executive Director of EPIC, interviewed the Executive Director of the Smith River Alliance. Grant gives a brief account of what the SRA is, how it came to be and some of the accomplishments of the SRA...