One month in

One month in

By the time we reach the put in the rain has already begun. It isn’t really all the way rain, but more of a heavy drizzle if such a thing exists. Using the open back hatch of the Jeep as an umbrella I change into my waders, lace up my wading boots, slap on a...

Smith River Facing Mining Threat

The North Smith River watershed on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, in Oregon, is being targeted for a large nickel mine that would devastate the area for recreation and pollute public drinking water in California. A public comment period is now open until...
New report on Coho Salmon in the Smith River

New report on Coho Salmon in the Smith River

Smith River Alliance is pleased to share with you a new report, Distribution and Abundance of Coho Salmon in the Smith River. The report is based on two years (2011-2013) of field surveys across the Smith basin. We will be adding three more years to this effort and...
Wild & Scenic River Award!

Wild & Scenic River Award!

Smith River Alliance has been awarded the 2013 National Wild and Scenic River Award for Outstanding Stewardship of River Resources.  The award recognizes outstanding contributions and accomplishments made on behalf of Wild and Scenic Rivers managed by the Forest...

Rock Creek Ranch Addition

The Smith River Alliance has completed the acquisition of 100 acres of land located on the South Fork Smith.  Beautiful beaches, scenic vistas and approximately one-half mile of the South Fork of the Smith, a State and Federal Wild and Scenic River has been conserved....