Hanson Floodplain Restoration Project Update!
The Hanson Floodplain Restoration Project is in the final planning stretch and very close to submitting permit applications to the County. This pioneering project will convert four large gravel pits back into much-needed river flood plains just downstream of Healdsburg. Recreating floodplains that were [...]
Russian Riverkeeper visits Mike Hauser Academy
Earlier this summer the Education program reached out once again to a group of students in the Mike Hauser Academy in Healdsburg. The Mike Hauser Academy brings together students, businesses, and teachers to empower our future workforce of leaders in science, technology, engineering, and [...]
Russian Riverkeeper Clean Camp and Education Program
In 2016, Chris Brokate with Clean River Alliance started engaging with the unhoused in our community to encourage them to clean their camps. Chris provided them with trash bags and then, once full, arranged to come to get them. Russian Riverkeeper took over the [...]
The 36th Annual Russian River Watershed Cleanup
Russian Riverkeeper is pleased to announce the 36th annual Russian River Watershed Cleanup on Saturday, September 17th, 2022! This event is part of an international effort to celebrate and honor the Clean Water Act’s 50th Anniversary. On this day we’ll join with Waterkeepers around the [...]
Water Quality Exploration with YES! River Students
This past month, Russian Riverkeeper staff visited the Sonoma County Regional Parks program Youth Exploring Sonoma, YES River! The program began in the summer of 2017, and connects youth between the ages of 13-18 to their local river and marine environment. The program provides [...]
Join our Team as Part-Time Communications Manager
Job Opportunity Notice Communications Manager Russian Riverkeeper (Healdsburg, CA) Download Job Announcement Russian Riverkeeper, a dynamic river conservation organization founded in 1993, is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as Communications Manager. Russian Riverkeeper is in need of a talented writer [...]
Board of Directors Service Position open!
Russian Riverkeeper is seeking additional board members to work in collaboration to help protect the Russian River and its tributaries from trash, pollution and other harms. If you or someone you know is interested in the health of our communities and our waterways please [...]
Sponsor the Russian River Watershed Cleanup
Russian Riverkeeper is pleased to announce the exciting plans we have in store for the 36th annual Russian River Watershed Cleanup on Saturday, September 17th 2022. We’re looking forward to gathering again with you to show the river some love! The September cleanup is [...]
Bird Rescue and Release at Hanson Floodplain Site
On a recent Saturday we were treated to a very different activity at the Hanson floodplain restoration project site, releasing injured birds back into the wild! For the last three years we’ve been working on invasive plant removal; conducting groundwater studies; and planning and [...]