Idaho’s Snake River and The Folks Who Work to Preserve It

The Snake River Fund (SRF), a donation-based, grass-roots organization, was formed a decade ago to keep Idaho’s Snake River free from U.S. Forest Service fees.  This group has supplied funding to support river personnel, facilities upkeep, river volunteers, safety training, law enforcement, guide education, and other river user services.

The SRF is now a vocal advocate for Snake River watershed.  The Snake River is one of the few remaining intact riparian ecosystems in the U.S. and is one of the jewels of Jackson Hole area, and the SRF has responded to community pressure to become more active in the role as a river steward.  As such, the Fund has recently committed to participate in seeking opportunities to formalize protective measures, participate in restoration projects, and educate and inform the general public through outreach programs.

It is SRF’s vision that the Snake River Watershed will remain a vibrant and diverse ecosystem for many generations to come to enjoy in a responsible manner. It is the Fund’s goal to insure that happen.

If you happen to be in Idaho, or are looking for a good reason to go to Idaho… check out the Snake River Fund’s “Summer Float Series”.  Next up in the series, on Friday, July 18:

"Legends of the Snake"  The centerpiece of the Summer Float Series returns with many of the pioneers of rafting and fly-fishing on the Snake River.  Frank Ewing, Jack Dennis, Denny Becker, Dave Hansen and Bill Guheen are among the legends who will help guide for this historic night on the Snake.  Drinks and dinner will be served at the Barker-Ewing camp at Pine Creek.