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A historic win: 47,000+ acres returned to the Yurok Tribe to form the Blue Creek Salmon Sanctuary & Yurok Tribal Community Forest. We're proud to support this landmark for climate, salmon & sovereignty alongside @westernrivers! More here: westernrivers.org/press/pr/large…

73 square miles of ancestral lands along the lower Klamath River have officially been returned to the Yurok Tribe. This is the largest single ancestral land return in California history. Thanks to partnership of @TheYurokTribe @westernrivers @ca_coastal westernrivers.org/projects/ca/kl…

The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria have regained stewardship over coastal land in Marin County as part of one of the North Bay’s largest-ever “Land Back” deals. kqed.org/news/12003399/…

.@westernrivers acquires land to protect habitats and secure recreational access for 200+ waterways in the West. Trinchera Blanca Foundation supports WRC and their Alamosa Riparian Park project, preserving biodiversity in river ecosystems. Learn more here. westernrivers.org/about/work

This January, 2,366 acres were added to the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge in southwest Washington! Thanks to the efforts of @westernrivers Conservancy and the @USFWS, critical habitat for salmon, steelhead, and other species will be protected.

“This opened up acres of public land, in a county that doesn’t have much of it on a wild and scenic river." Check out @onXmaps' story about our work at McDonald's Ferry Ranch on the John Day River! Huge thanks to @onXmaps for supporting this project. onxmaps.com/blog/passing-t…

The 812-acre Yakima Canyon Ranch boasts fly-fishing, camping & wildlife habitat & was long viewed as a top conservation priority. Now, a major #LWCF investment is ensuring @westernrivers & @BLMNational can protect this important river access forever! lwcfcoalition.org/blog/yakimariv…

Our efforts guaranteed permanent access to one of Montana’s premier fishing destinations and permanently conserved an important stretch of the Madison River. You can learn more about this special project by heading to our website. (4/4)

WRC purchased three miles of river frontage, including the access point at Three Dollar Bridge, and conveyed the land to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. (3/4)

Every summer, anglers make the journey to Montana’s Madison River to chase wild trout in a stunning setting. For many, the experience is at its best near Three Dollar Bridge. (1/4) Photo near Three Dollar Bridge by Thomas Austin.

Beginning in 2005, @westernrivers worked for three years to protect the Smith's largest tributary, Goose Creek, which supplies the South Fork Smith with clean water even in times of drought. 2/3

California's last major undammed river, the Smith RIver, boast clear, cold waters that flow through redwood and Douglas fir forests and support the state's healthiest wild runs of chinook salmon, steelhead and coastal cutthroat trout. 1/3

@westernrivers Western Rivers Conservancy (Portland, OR) is hiring a Communications Specialist - Graphic Design & Visuals. Salary: $62,000 - $72,000/yr. #PDXJobs #ORJobs ow.ly/Trlj30sa8BL

Attention river lovers: We’re hiring a communications specialist! We're looking for someone with graphic design skills, photo/video experience and a willingness to learn map-making. WRC is a great place to work, with an amazing mission and a fun team. westernrivers.org/about/jobs

Do you have a favorite film or video that features a river? In the latest, “Eddied Out” @westernrivers shares video shorts. Enjoy that thrill you get from being on the river. Watch now for free 🍿 + add your own suggestions t.e2ma.net/share/inbound/…

In 2021, @westernrivers set out to acquire and conserve the Yakima Canyon Ranch near #Ellensburg and #Yakima. The ultimate goals is a management plan that benefits fish, wildlife and outdoor recreation. Learn more via westernrivers.org/projects/wa/ya… 📷: Mark Ruf

Watch our favorite short river videos! For the latest installment in our Eddied Out series, we gathered 10 online shorts that resonated with us to share with you. This list is nowhere near complete, share your favorites with us and we'll add to the list. westernrivers.org/discover/blog/…

Good news! Habitat restoration is underway within the Blue Creek Salmon Sanctuary on California’s Klamath River. Now the Yurok Tribe can forge ahead with the hard and important work of improving the health of over 73 square miles of forest. westernrivers.org/discover/blog/…

“To jump into a river is to submerge yourself in all that is happening to a watershed.” Rivers need your help. With your support, we can do more to save them.