Doing our part for our fellow countrymen: Yes, we have national wild & scenic rivers in California — from the iconic Yosemite rivers to the little-known gems scattered about the state. We are pretty proud of that.

Fortunately, facing the chaos of the Trump Administration and a hostile Congress, there is something that the California legislature can do…

The Smith River is the largest entirely free-flowing river in California. Unfortunately, the Smith River National Recreation Area and wild & scenic river designations exclude the North Fork Smith River watershed in Oregon. Although relatively small in area, the northern headwaters of the Smith River supports a unique landscape, miles of pristine rivers and streams, and priceless recreation opportunities…

As might be expected with Republican control of the U.S. House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee, several Wild and Scenic bills have not moved forward. But each Congress meets for two years, so the deadline to pass these bills is still one year out…