Bring Back Our River

Realizing the potential of our very fortunate location

Lewiston and Clarkston are situated in one of the most remarkable locations in the American West—the confluence of the lower Snake River and the Clearwater River.  Prior to 1962, generations of local residents fished and boated the wild rivers, played on sandy beaches, and hunted birds and game in the trees and bushes along the shore.  We would like to invite you to recall the abundance of those past decades and imagine a future that’s even better—a future that includes a free-flowing lower Snake River.

photo credit: OARS/Dylan Silver

Four people in a yellow whitewater raft navigate rapids on a rocky river surrounded by canyon walls and green vegetation

Photo credit:  Scott Putnam

Our River Today

Photo credit:  Scott Putnam

A fabulous future awaits

Photo credit:  Garry Heath

A Mecca for outdoor recreation

Photo credit:  OARS/Dylan Silver

The Thrills of Whitewater

Photo credit:  Garry Heath

Motorized water sports

Photo credit:  Jon Kittell

Bountiful Sport Fishing

Photo credit:  Scott Putnam

A Perfect Place for Getting Outdoors

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Connect with History

Photo credit:  Scott Putnam

Tourism & Our Local Economy

Photo credit:  OARS/Dylan Silver

Our Community

Photo credit:  City of Bend OR

River Restoration Success Stories

Community Bulletin board

What would you do
with a free-flowing river?

We want to hear from Lewiston and Clarkston residents about what a restored Snake River would mean to you and your family.