The goal of the Campaign for the Snake Headwaters is to permanently protect the most pristine rivers and streams in northwest Wyoming’s Snake River drainage by including them in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The campaign is comprised of anglers, hunters, guides, outfitters, landowners, business owners, and conservationists who share a common goal of leaving a legacy of healthy rivers and unsurpassed recreational opportunities for future generations to enjoy (visit the Campaign Website).

The rivers in the proposal which was introduced by the late Senator Craig Thomas as the Snake Headwaters Legacy Act (S. 1281) in May 2007. The section of the Snake that is included begins from its source in Yellowstone National Park, through Grand Teton National Park, through Alpine Canyon in the Bridger Teton National Forest, and ends at Palisades Reservoir. Along the way major tributaries including the Buffalo Fork, Gros Ventre, Hoback, and Greys River are to be included along with a number of smaller tributaries making this a unique opportunity to take a watershed approach to Wild and Scenic designation. Well over 100,000 visitors come to the area each year to boat the Snake River and its tributaries.