“Lilies” of the Smith River Region

Watershed Stories from the Smith River Alliance Newsletter “Lilies” of the Smith River Region Lilies” of the Smith River region. The northernmost reaches of the California Floristic Province (northwest California and southwest Oregon) are a renowned hotspot of lily...

26th Annual Coho Confab at Rock Creek Ranch

Watershed Stories from the Smith River Alliance Newsletter 26th Annual Coho Confab at Rock Creek Ranch South Fork Smith River at Rock Creek Ranch. The Salmonid Restoration Foundation is collaborating with local partners to host the annual “Coho Confab” field symposium...

The Wild and Scenic Illinois River by Kayak

Watershed Stories from the Smith River Alliance Newsletter The Wild and Scenic Illinois River by Kayak Paddling the Wild and Scenic Illinois River. In late April, several kayakers including SRA’s Co-Executive Director Grant Werschkull paddled the Wild and Scenic...

Salmon Strongholds Threatened by Strip Mining

Watershed Stories from the Smith River Alliance Newsletter Salmon Strongholds Threatened by Strip Mining Salmonid populations depend on the cool, clean waters of the Smith and other Salmon Stronghold rivers. The Smith River is one of several salmon stronghold rivers...

Important Estuary Restoration Progress!

Watershed Stories from the Smith River Alliance Newsletter Important Estuary Restoration Progress! Work on the Smith River Estuary Backwater Habitat Enhancement Projectis ongoing and in winter 2023 we will install riparian plants, fencing, and begin to monitor water...