Black History Month
February is Black History month on the Russian River. This important time underscores the need to recognize and honor Black experiences and contributions that have historically been left out of the dominant narrative in the United States, especially when it comes to environmentalism. Representation [...]
Windsor Creek Restoration Project
During the wet months, Windsor Creek flows nearly 9 miles from the hills northwest of Windsor. Seasonal creeks and streams are the unsung heroes of the watershed because they prevent flooding, filter out pollutants, and provide healthy habitat. Russian Riverkeeper has been working over [...]
New Report Highlights Growing Disparities
The Russian River Watershed is called home for over half a million people who depend on the river for enjoyment, as well as their livelihoods. The recent pandemic and drought have brought to the forefront persistent inequities, not only in Sonoma County, but across [...]
Russian Riverkeeper Announces Carol Shumate as Clean Team Director
Russian Riverkeeper is pleased to announce Carol Shumate as Clean Team director, where she will continue to oversee clean camp outreach to the unsheltered and will coordinate regular cleanup events including the annual Russian River Watershed Cleanup on September 17. “The Clean Team is [...]
Keep in Touch
Have questions? Want to share information on environmental harms in the watershed? Curious about how to properly remove invasive Ludwigia from your property? Check out our new email addresses designed to help you get in contact with the right Russian Riverkeeper staff member. Interested [...]
Sustainable Water Management Research Project
Russian Riverkeeper is happy to have been selected by University of Arizona PhD student Behshad Mohajer to support interdisciplinary research to improve sustainable water management in our watershed. Mohajer was awarded funding to further his graduate studies in Earth System Science for the Anthropocene [...]
2022 Drought Emergency Regulations
As rain falls outside our windows and the nights get chilly, it can become easy to forget that we are still in an extreme dry period and facing a continuing water supply shortage. In fact, with so little rain these past few years, California’s [...]
Redistricting: Preserve the North Coast
Redistricting is the once-a-decade process of redrawing the political boundaries for elective offices after the U.S. Census. Following the 2020 Census, California reduced its congressional seats by one to 52 so it could accurately reflect the state’s population. Draft maps of the new district [...]
Riverkeeper Don McEnhill Honored
Riverkeeper Don McEnhill awarded Sonoma County Environmentalist of the Year 2021 by the Sonoma County Conservation Council. Public celebration on December 1, 2021 (7-8:30pm) via zoom. Details about the zoom event will be announced soon on the Sonoma County Conservation Council website. Come honor [...]