Water Solutions Must be Climate Smart…Not All Solutions are Equal
Our hopes for March rains are quickly dissipating, as we are now expecting less than half an inch for the month. As our climate warms and periods of drought become more common, we need to come up with better options than “pray for rain.” [...]
Work for us! Seeking Development Director
Job Opportunity Notice Russian Riverkeeper is seeking a collaborative, impact-focused, self-starter with a passion for environmental issues to join our mission-driven team as Development Director. As Development Director, the selected candidate will join an enthusiastic team of staff members, a supportive, hard-working Board [...]
Starr Creek Restoration
This early "false spring" created beautiful working conditions for our field team who were out weeding invasive plants and nurturing small emerging native plants to give them the boost. This early sunshine is essential for new growth at the ground level before the tree canopy grows leaves [...]
Prepare For Drought, Hope for Rain
We all rejoiced with the fall rains that perked up our plants and trees that were starving for water in last year's drought. We had more rain so far this year than either of the last two years rain seasons and it helped restore [...]
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 [...]