Rediscover the spirit of old-time community, where neighbors helped neighbors using what the land provides. Our modern platform connects locals through resource sharing, barter, cash, and pay-it-forward systems—inspired by the rivers that sustain us.

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Founded in Payette by John Close, our organization is dedicated to fostering a culture of collaboration and sustainability. Under the management of Rebecca Musser and Herbert Miller, we strive to create a community where individuals can support each other through shared resources, skills, and generosity.

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Through our platform, we aim to revive traditional values of cooperation while embracing modern tools that make connections easier than ever. Whether through exchanging goods, lending a helping hand, or paying it forward, we believe that together, we can build a stronger, more resilient regenerative community.

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The heart and soul of Snake River Bioregionalism is best exemplified by the Indigenous Nations who thrived here long before the arrival of European settlers.

Centuries before fur hunters explored the region in 1811, Indigenous communities gathered each July for an annual Salmon Festival. Held along a bend in the Snake River—near present-day Interstate 84, Exit 3—this tradition brought together tribes from the Payette River and Boise River Bioregions to celebrate, trade, and honor the land’s natural abundance.

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John Close - Founder of SnakeRiverBioregion.org

Health Consultant

Permaculture Plans

Watershed Manager

AA in Water Technology

BS in Nursing

BS in Anthropology

Minor in Sociology

Phone: (208) 452-5716

Willow Tree Restorative Center

400 S Main St Payette, ID 83661​