Press release from Redwood National and State Parks:

Since January of 2025, Redwood National and State Parks has had several metal objects stolen from the parks, including war veteran memorial plaques, donor recognition plaques, metal art sculpture objects, and commonplace items such as shower drains. These items celebrate and recognize individuals and groups who have contributed to the redwood forests and include items that bring culture and inspiration into the parks, benefitting visitors and local communities.

Redwood National and State Parks welcomes public assistance with this issue by being on the lookout for these items at metal recycling locations or other potential resale locations. If anyone is aware of these items being resold or has information about the burglary you are encouraged to call Ranger Greg McKisson at (707) 498-4362 or leave a tip anonymously at 707-465-7353.

>Pictured above are examples of the types of the metal items that were recently stolen from Jedidiah Smith Redwoods State Park, including a 20-inch bronze canoe tactile model and a 12-inch bronze Coho salmon tactile model.