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 American Heritage month in 1977, and later became Asian American Pacific Islander month in 1991. It is a month commemorating the migration of immigrants [...]
Landback Movement
The Russian River watershed lies on the unceded territory of Pomo, Miwok, and Wappo Native Americans. The Pomo Landback movement aims to make reparations to existing culture through the co-management of lands by local tribes. Russian Riverkeeper supports efforts to return land management to [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 use, but as living entities with rights of their own. It has the potential to transform American law and protect watersheds like the Russian [...]
Black History Month Events
February marks the start of Black History Month, a federally recognized celebration of the contributions African Americans have made to this country and a time to reflect on the continued struggle for racial justice. With it comes many opportunities to continue cultural growth, understanding, [...]
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 our natural environment. People of color suffer disproportionate impacts from pollution like smog and environmental hazards like pesticides. People of color, particularly African-Americans, face [...]