For over 50 years, Friends of the River has fought to protect and restore California’s rivers. Join thousands of river advocates standing up for the water that connects us all.
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Every Voice Needed Nov 4th
A new proposed dam would degrade waterways stretching from the Sacramento River near Redding all the way to the San Francisco Bay.
The State Water Board needs to hear from YOU, people who care about California’s rivers. We need a chorus of voices speaking up for California’s rivers, salmon, wildlife, and clean water.
Join us for public comment on Nov 4th, virtually or in-person.
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Speak Up for the Bay-Delta Oct 28-29th
Help protect California's precious Bay-Delta Estuary and the future of our rivers. On October 28-29, join us in urging the State Water Board to reject the Voluntary Agreements and require the freshwater flows needed to protect our rivers, fish, and wildlife.
Join our river community, give public comment, and make your voice heard!
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Raise Your Voice, Not the Dam
The future of California's rivers depends on the voices willing to stand up for them.
Add your name to urge our next governor to oppose raising Shasta Dam and protect the McCloud River for generations to come.
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Join Today and be a voice for California's rivers
The River Activist Network empowers volunteers to understand California’s water issues, share ideas, and stand up for their rivers and communities. Becoming an advocate is not only about helping rivers—it’s about being a voice for our planet, shaping a stronger and more resilient future for California’s waterways.
With your support, we can work together to restore flows where excessive diversions reduce flows, to improve hydropower operations to benefit people and fish, to fight destructive reservoirs, and to strengthen river protections.
Why California's Rivers Matter
Rivers sustain wildlife, communities, and cultures across California. But many are at risk. Learn why protecting them matters.
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Rivers Need Defenders Like You
Join a growing community of volunteers, advocates, and river lovers working to protect California’s wild and flowing waters.
We are committed to becoming a more powerful voice for a climate resilient water future in California with healthy rivers, equal access to safe and affordable drinking water, and a thriving, sustainable economy for all Californians.