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As California's only major undammed river system, the Smith River provides an unparalleled opportunity to protect critical habitat for many of California's wild and native fish. California Trout joined with many state, national, and regional conservation and fishery organizations to form the Smith River Alliance in 1980 to protect this watershed system and the lands that surround it. The Smith River Alliance successfully worked with Congress to establish the Smith River National Recreation Area in 1990.

Several key privately-held parcels of land have recently been put up for sale along Hurdygurdy Creek and could be purchased by developers. The US Forest Service will acquire this land to protect it from development if the Senate approves sufficient funds to do so. Protection of these 5,400 acres would be an important step toward completing the vision for the Smith River National Recreation Area.