River once more?
by the Salina Journal

Nearly 50 years after its water flow was mostly cut off by a bypass channel, the Smoky Hill River channel that winds through the center of Salina often is little more than a wide ditch. ...read more

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Downtown group backs river project
by the Salina Journal

Salina Downtown Inc., is the latest group to support a 0.25 percent sales tax to help pay for the $27 million first phase of the Smoky Hill River renewal project. ...read more

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Chamber announces support for sales tax
by the Salina Journal

Dennis Lauver, president and CEO, announced the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce's support for a 0.25 percent sales tax to pay for the Smoky Hill River renewal project in front of about 20 people Thursday at the Salina Community Theatre. ...read more

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Media Release

The Smoky Hill River Festival's purpose is to inspire creativity. Ours is to capture it.

The Friends of the River Foundation is proud to announce a partnership with the River Festival which will allow us to have a prominent presence at the 33rd annual event June 12-14 at Oakdale Park...read more

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Smoky Hill River Renewal Fact Sheet

The vehicle for accomplishing the Friends group's mission is Smoky Hill River Renewal, which is in its preliminary stages. Smoky Hill River Renewal seeks to revitalize the old river channel, which is defined as the 6.8-mile stretch of the Smoky Hill River that begins north of Bill Burke Park and ends east of Lakewood Park. (Please see Attachment A.)

Smoky Hill River Renewal is potentially a five-phase project. However, the degree to which the plan will be implemented will depend on the success of Phase I, which is designed to engage the community...read more

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