Save the Date! You're invited to Nimíipuu Protecting the Environment's Envisioning a Restored Lower Snake River Flotilla at Hells Gate State Park (Lewiston, ID) on August 15 and 16!
This special two-day event will be the biggest rally on the river in years—also featuring on-land activities including inspiring Tribal speakers, food, live music, a film screening, interactive art, and more!
Learn more and register for this free community gathering today! saveourwildsalmon.salsalabs.org/snake_river_flotilla_2025
📅 When: Friday, August 15 (7:00pm-9:30pm) - Saturday, August 16 (9:00am-3:00pm)
📍 Where: Hells Gate State Park (Group Shelter #6), Lewiston, ID
Full weekend schedule:
Friday, August 15th
7:00pm-8:00pm: Live music by Seth Blankenship, food, and interactive salmon art activities
8:00pm-8:30pm: Speaking by Julian Matthews and Kayeloni Scott
8:30pm - 9:30pm: Outdoor screening of The Grand Salmon
Saturday, August 16th
9:00am: Gathering at the Asotin Boat Ramp (light breakfast provided)
9:45am: Flotilla launch from the Asotin Boat Ramp
9:45-11:30am: Rally on the water for a free lower Snake River
- Participants will paddle from the Asotin Boat Ramp to Hells Gate State Park (a ~2.6-mile paddle downstream)
- Please bring your own non-motorized watercrafts if possible, as there will be limited extra watercrafts available
11:30am-12:00pm: Flotilla welcoming blessing at Hells Gate shoreline
12:00pm-1:00pm: Salmon lunch and vendor tabling
1:00pm-2:30pm: Tribal Speakers sharing their wisdom and visions for the Basin
2:30-3:00pm: Closing with a blessing, song, and drums
- Transportation will be provided back to the Asotin Boat Ramp from Hells Gate on Saturday starting 3pm
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