Smith River Alliance Inc.

Filing Period

Jan 1, 2011 to Dec 31, 2011

Signed

May 15, 2012

Return Version

2011v1.3

Gross Receipts

$2,124,473

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Salmonid Restoration: Coho salmon are listed as endangered through the California Endangered Species Act and threatened through the Federal Endangered Species Act. Data on the distribution and abundance of Smith River Coho salmon will help fisheries biologists better understand factors limiting the successful spawning, rearing and survival of this species. And by better understanding the limiting factors for Coh salmon survival, fisheries scientists gain critically important insights a limiting factors for the spawning, rearing, and survival of ALL salmon species in the Smith River. SRA in partnership with the California Department of Fish and Game is implementing a strategic, long-term population assessment and monitoring program for Coho salmon in the Smith River coastal plain. Specific tasks include 1) Establish reach-base sampling frames to support monitoring Coho spawning escapement and juvenile rearing distribution and occurrence; 2) Monitor adult Coho population abundance; 3) Monitor spatial distribution, occurrence, and relative abundance of rearing juvenile Coho salmon; and 4) Identify life history patterns, including: habitat use, seasonal distribution, site fide and relative abundance of Coho salmon rearing in the estuary. Level II Stream Surveys: SRA is identifying and describing the existing stream channel, riparian and aquatic ecosystem conditions of thirteen streams within the Smith River National Recreation Area. The objective of this project is to answer key questions for each stream re the abundance, density, distribution, and diversity of wild fish. Smith River NRA- Hurdygurdy Video: SRA is developing an interpretive tool to support better understanding of the significant resources protected in the Smith River National Recreation Area (SRNRA). The finished product will be about 12 minutes in length and will tell the story of the SRNRA through one of the significant tributaries in the watershed-Hurdygurdy Creek. The narrated video would include information about the headwaters, the forest, wild and scenic corridor, salmon and the history of the designation as a National Recreation Area.

Activity 3

The Smith River National Recreation Area (SRNRA) includes over 460 square miles of the mid and upper watershed. Our goals include the following: 1) Improve the ability of the Smith River National Recreation Area (SRNRA) to deliver on their conservation and recreation mission; and 2) Develop local, regional and statewide support for public lands in Del Norte. Our work includes changing the tone of the discourse in Del Norte County by mentoring and interventions; practicing cooperative and in it together behaviors wherever possible; and supporting the use of an interest-based approach to resolving disputes. Our work has also included serving as the facilitator and coordinator for the Interagency Visitor Center project, which involves 14 agencies, entities, and Tribes working cooperatively to develop a shared visitor-serving facility at the Crescent City Harbor. This is an important project because travel/tourism is the single largest component of the local economy. The project team completed a conceptual design, draft floor plan, theme to guide interpretative planning and displays. SRA also implemented a program plan at Rock Creek Ranch to host and promote seasonal experience trips and outings for adults, youth and families thereby growing an essential stakeholder group for the SRNRA. The Ranch served as the home base for these experience trips and outings which will celebrate and explore th surrounding SRNRA.

Filer

EIN

94-2650838