2026 California River Awards

Thank you for being part of the 2026 California River Awards.

Whether you attended, made a donation, or supported the event in another way, you are a vital part of what it takes to turn the protection of California’s rivers into a reality.

Because of you, we are able to give a voice to the rivers that sustain our communities, support wildlife, and provide places of beauty, recreation, and renewal. Your support fuels advocacy and strengthens a growing movement of people committed to keeping California’s rivers healthy and free-flowing for generations to come.

Together, we raised $95,000—just short of our $130,000 goal.

Help us close the gap and reach our goal. Donate Today!

Thank you to our Sponsors!

This event, along with our ongoing work at Friends of the River, would not be possible without the support of our generous sponsors.

Tributary Sponsors

John Yost

John Yost

Restore Hetch Hetchy

East Bay Municipal Utility District

Gary & Baholy Lemmer

Planning and Conservation League - In Memory of Jonas Minton

Chris Hasser

Chris Hasser

Whitewater Sponsors

Jann Dorman & Don Ahlert

Jann Dorman & Don Ahlert

Dean Alper & Tracy McCulloch

Dean Alper & Tracy McCulloch

Howard Robinson

Howard Robinson

Sue Ghilotti - In Loving Memory of Dan Buckley

Sue Ghilotti - In Loving Memory of Dan Buckley

John & Nancy Cassidy

John & Nancy Cassidy

All Outdoors

Remote River Expeditions - In Memory of Conrad Hirsh

Cascade Sponsors

Richard Weiss

Richard Weiss