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Category: Environmental Justice
- Advocacy
- Environmental Justice
- Water Conservation
Climate Change and the Future of Water in the Russian River Watershed
Climate change is reshaping the Russian River Watershed, our State, and our planet right before our eyes. Once-predictable patterns of […]
- Advocacy
- Education
- Environmental Justice
Protecting the Russian River Watershed
Understanding Biological Opinions and Their Role in Protecting the Russian River Watershed The Russian River Watershed, spanning Sonoma and Mendocino […]
- Climate Change
- Environmental Justice
Rain Connects Everything to Our River
When it rains, every house, parking lot, building and street becomes directly connected to our river. Whether you live twenty […]
- Advocacy
- Environmental Justice
Protecting Against Clean Water Rollbacks
Since 1993, Russian Riverkeeper has worked tirelessly to restore and protect our watershed environment for the benefit of present and […]
- Climate Change
- Environmental Justice
Clearing the Clutter: Tackling Bulky and Hazardous Waste in Sonoma County
October is Zero Waste Month, and Russian Riverkeeper is raising awareness on trash disposal in Sonoma County, focusing on items […]
- Advocacy
- Environmental Justice
The Hidden Threat in Our Tires
Vehicle tires are a vital component of modern transportation, but they carry an invisible threat to our environment, particularly to […]
- Advocacy
- Environmental Justice
- Fire & Flood Recovery
Arundo Removal Updates!
Arundo Update- June 2023 Here’s the latest update on Riverkeeper’s ongoing Healdsburg Arundo Removal Project: Our crews and volunteer groups […]
- Advocacy
- Environmental Justice
RRK Challenges Sonoma County Well Ordinance
Russian Riverkeeper (RRK) and our state association, California Coastkeeper Alliance, recently filed a challenge to the Sonoma County Well Ordinance […]
- Advocacy
- Climate Change
- Environmental Justice
- Events
Russian Riverkeeper Celebrates Earth Month
Earth Day is an annual event that is celebrated on April 22nd to raise awareness and appreciation for our planet’s […]
- Advocacy
- Climate Change
- Environmental Justice
State and Local Water Assistance Programs
Access to water is recognized as a human right yet 2 million U.S. citizens and over 2 billion worldwide still […]
- Climate Change
- Environmental Justice
Seasonal Changes Impacts On Our River!
Autumn is Among Us! With the days getting shorter and temperatures getting colder, we begin to see seasonal changes on […]
- Environmental Justice
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage is Russian River Heritage
May is Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage month in Sonoma County and across the United States. May became Asian […]
- Environmental Justice
Landback Movement
The Russian River watershed lies on the unceded territory of Pomo, Miwok, and Wappo Native Americans. The Pomo Landback movement […]
- Environmental Justice
Black History Month
February is Black History month on the Russian River. This important time underscores the need to recognize and honor Black […]
- Environmental Justice
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, […]
- Advocacy
- Environmental Justice
Can we Protect Nature by Giving it Rights?
Rights of Nature is is a growing international movement that recognizes natural systems not simply as resources for humans to […]
- Environmental Justice
Black History Month Events
February marks the start of Black History Month, a federally recognized celebration of the contributions African Americans have made to […]
- Environmental Justice
Environmentalists for Black Lives Matter
Russian Riverkeeper grieves with our Nation over the murder of George Floyd. Systemic racism impacts all aspects of our society, including […]