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
Lake Earl Wildlife Additions July 2026
Today we celebrate the purchase of an additional 26 parcels in two closings. A group of 18 former tax-default parcels was acquired and added to the Lake Earl Wildlife Area. A special thanks to Del Norte County which agreed to dedicate the properties to conservation...
Lake Earl Wildlife Additions January 2026
Today we celebrate the purchase of an additional 4 parcels to the Lake Earl Wildlife Area. This was a two-year effort to purchase nuisance properties that were covered with broken vehicles, trailers and an estimated twenty tons of trash. Smith River Alliance worked...
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,...