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  • April 2025

  • Thu 10

    Smoky Hill River Research and Education Symposium

    April 10, 2025
    Kansas Wesleyan University, Peters Science Hall, Room 229
  • Sat 26

    Spring Spruce Up

    April 26, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Various Community Locations
  • October 2025

  • Sat 4

    Fall Fix-Up

    October 4, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Fall Fix-up 2025 Registration required. See above flyer link for QR code.

  • Tue 7

    US Army Corps of Engineers to hold public meeting

    October 7, 2025 @ 5:50 pm
    Salina Chamber of Commerce, Visit Salina Annex 218 N. 7th Street, Salina, KS, United States

    Smoky Hill River Renewal Update

  • March 2026

  • Tue 10

    PROGRESS on RIVER RENEWAL

    March 10 @ 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm

      League of Women Voters Lunch & Learn  Jane Anderson Executive Director Friends of the River Foundation LOCATION: McKenzie Center, Room 2 (Across Elm Street from Salina Public Library) Come […]

  • Thu 12

    Match Madness

    March 12 @ 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

    Donate in person at the Salina Fieldhouse 140 North Fifth Street 7 am to 6 pm on Thursday, March 12th DONATE ONLINE MatchMadnessGSCF.org Midnight to 11:59 pm on March 12th

  • April 2026

  • Sat 18

    Spring Spruce-Up

    April 18 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

    A volunteer day for you, your family, civic club, church, organization, or business. Tools and snacks will be provided. Anyone 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.  

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river stories

“Salina exists for only one reason. The Smoky Hill River. Beginning with a ferry across the river, to a trading post, to water powered mills, to a growing city, the history of Salina is irrevocably tied to the river. Now, with it’s renewal, it will be the jewel in the crown of downtown redevelopment, a source of civic pride, and an economic asset for the entire community.”

Mike Mattson

“I envision a revitalized river where we can gather with friends and family, creating new memories – kayaking, fishing, and simply enjoying the beauty of nature. This project isn’t just about revitalizing a river; it’s about bringing life and joy to Salina, and I’m wholeheartedly behind it!”

Rafael Mendez - V.P. of Customer Culture, Blue Beacon, Inc.

“Living along the river in Downtown Salina has been a wonderful experience for my family. Getting up in the morning, watching the wildlife, and hearing the river flow when it rains makes us feel more connected to our environment. The river revitalization project will allow our community to strengthen and return to nature but also allow the wildlife that lives off of its resources to thrive.”

Elizabeth Ali-Schade - Director of Operations, Theatre Salina

Contact Us

Friends of the River Foundation
159 S. 4th Street
P.O. Box 953
Salina, KS 67402-0953

Phone: 785-493-8491
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