Mission

Friends of the River protects and restores California rivers by influencing public policy and inspiring citizen action.

What We Do

Friends of the River was founded in 1973 during the struggle to save the Stanislaus River from New Melones Dam. Following that campaign, it grew to become California's statewide river conservation organization.

Friends of the River is dedicated to preserving and restoring California's rivers, streams, and their watersheds as well as advocating for sustainable water management.