At 85 years young, Karen’s journey is a testament to the power of dedication, friendship, and community engagement. A devoted supporter of Russian Riverkeeper, Karen has chosen to make a Planned Gift. Karen’s story begins in an era when many women stayed home to [...]

The coastal areas of Marin and Sonoma would not be what they are today if it wasn’t for the efforts of Marty Griffin. Plans to turn Highway 1 in Marin County into a four-lane freeway and over develop Bolinas and Tomales Bay never made [...]

As we write this it’s still very much spring with river temperatures in the 60’s, but according to all forecasts, this summer will be a hot one. One of the best places to beat the summer heat is at the Russian River. It’s not [...]

As the rain continues to fall around us, we must start looking forward to new and creative solutions to prepare us for a climate of more extremes and less predictability. Often we find ourselves talking about issues in silos of each other and with [...]

Questions about the Potter Valley Project and how it will impact the Russian River have increased over the last few months. What do PG&E’s plans mean for the Russian River? Will the water diversion from the Eel River to the Russian River stop? What [...]

The minivan my kids grew up riding in experienced extensive use, from spilled sippy cups to being the vehicle for learning to drive. After 19 years, there wasn't much usable car left. To our surprise, when we donated it to Russian Riverkeeper on CarEasy.org, [...]

Sediment impairment is a major environmental issue affecting waterways worldwide, and the Russian River is included. As we discussed in our December Newsletter excessive sedimentation can lead to diminished water quality, disruption of aquatic habitats, and alteration of river flows. While sources of sediment [...]