ABOUT THE RIVER EXCHANGE

The River Exchange is a non-profit organization located in Dunsmuir, California that promotes healthy watersheds in Siskiyou County through community involvement in stewardship, restoration and education.

We began as a project of the City of Dunsmuir in 1996, created in the aftermath of the disastrous Cantara Loop railroad spill that destroyed all plant and animal life along a thirty-six mile stretch of the Upper Sacramento River. Since that time we have grown into an independent and self-sustaining organization. Along the way, we have taught thousands of schoolchildren about the importance of rivers, and how to be good stewards of their watersheds.

We have also organized dozens of community events around watershed stewardship, participated in numerous restoration projects throughout the region, and created partnerships with federal, state and local agencies, other conservation groups, and the business community.

Each year the River Exchange hosts the Great River Clean-up in the fall, and the River Celebration! in late spring. We also host a series of informational gatherings on watershed sustainability. Check our calendar section for event dates.

Our members live throughout California and in other parts of the country. They share the common desire to see the spectacular rivers and watersheds of far northern California remain healthy and productive, and to be sustained for future generations to enjoy.

River Exchange Strategic Plan; Vision 2020

In June 2011, the River Exchange adopted its Vision 2020 Strategic Plan, which will guide our activities for the next 10 years. You can view our strategic plan in pdf format by clicking to the right: Vision 2020 Strategic Plan

You can contact our office with any questions you may have at (530) 235-2012 or email us at mail@riverexchange.org.