SNAKE RIVER FUND
OUR MISSION
Promoting stewardship of and public access to the Snake River watershed in Wyoming.
We place a strong emphasis on partnerships, education, and public outreach.
OUR PRIORITIES
Our organization seeks to fund educational programs for kids, protect/restore fisheries, enhance public access, promote safer boating culture, prevent aquatic invasive species, advocate for Snake River headwaters.
Stewardship
Snake River Fund protects the Snake River watershed in Wyoming, preserving its ecosystem and biodiversity for future generations. It’s one of the few U.S. rivers with Wild & Scenic designation.
Access
We are dedicated to promoting public access to the Snake River watershed—helping agencies fund boat ramp repairs, provide specialized training, and keep the community’s favorite river spots public.
Education
We inspire all ages to explore and appreciate the Snake River and its tributaries. Through hands-on educational programs, we connect kids, students, river guides, and the broader community with the river’s natural beauty and importance.
Partnerships
Snake River Fund connects people for the benefit of both the river and the community. We have a unique ability to turn every contribution into meaningful impact—thanks to strong partnerships and a solution-oriented approach.
The late Frank Ewing was a pioneering guide, a dedicated conservationist, and a lifelong advocate for the Snake River. He believed that every raft trip was a floating classroom, where guides had not only the opportunity but the responsibility to educate guests about the river ecosystem. His legacy continues to inspire the Snake River Fund’s efforts to build a more connected, informed, and conservation-minded guiding community across the upper Snake River watershed.
Snake River Fund Online Training for River Guides
The Snake River Fund E-Training is a free, online educational resource designed with new and early-career guides in mind. Whether you’re navigating the river for the first season or looking to deepen your understanding of the watershed, this training provides the foundational knowledge every guide should carry on the water.
The training covers the ecology, history, and stewardship of the Snake River Headwaters, while also introducing guides to their often-overlooked role in the greater conservation movement. It is intended to serve as a starting point, not the final word, on what it means to be an effective ambassador for the resource.
Seasoned guides are also welcome to complete the training, and we especially value their feedback. A celebration for all who finish the course will be held later this year; details to come.
JUNE 5-7, 2026
Snake River Fest
The Snake River Fund and its key partners are excited to announce the 4th Annual Snake River Fest!
The Snake River and its headwater tributaries are an indispensable resource to Jackson Hole and our neighboring communities. Teton County’s 400+ miles of Wild & Scenic Rivers attract visitors from around the globe and local residents alike for their scenery, fishery, wildlife habitat, and recreational opportunities.
Snake River Fest celebrates the history, stewardship, and culture of our great river, along with the joy we all find in River Time. Join us June 6 – June 8, 2025 as our community celebrates our Wild and Scenic Rivers.
SNAKE RIVER
Access Site Status, Known Conditions and Hazards
Use this map to identify current river conditions including known hazards, closures and more. Please respect the river, know your skill level, the capacity of your craft, and the capabilities of your partners. Don’t know, Don’t go.
Upcoming Events
The Snake River never stops flowing.
Neither do the opportunities to cherish, protect and recreate on it’s waters and banks. Your donation to the Snake River Fund makes it possible for us to better balance the needs of the river and our community. Just like the river, the Snake River Fund works year-round to protect the future of the Snake River for future generations.
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