Huffman, DeFazio Push to Expand Smith River National Recreation Area to Include Oregon
Washington, D.C., Mar 31- Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Peter DeFazio (OR-04) introduced legislation to expand the Smith River National Recreation Area by 58,000 acres, which would protect the diverse ecosystems of the rivers, streams, and adjacent lands...Del Norte County Board of Supervisors Support Smith River NRA Expansion
The Del Norte County Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday to support the Smith River National Recreation Expansion Act. “The Smith River is a primary water supply for our communities and it’s also a world class attraction and centerpiece to our travel and...2021 Fish Count Results Now Available
A special thanks to our local volunteers who participated to the event in 2021 and helped continue this long-term survey effort of adult-salmonids in the Smith River Basin, which began in 1982. 50 volunteers surveyed 14 different reaches on July 31, 2021. The...Smith River Alliance Releases Elk Creek Restoration Plan
The purpose of the Elk Creek planning effort was to identify and prioritize potential restoration projects in the watershed that would improve coastal resilience, water quality, hydrology, and fish and wildlife habitat. The Plan is the result of a collaboration...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...Communities Stand Strong Against Strip Mining
Read some of the press and letters submitted in support of the proposed mineral withdrawal.
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