Staff Day Along the Russian River
We took a fun staff day along our wonderful Russian River this month after our annual fundraiser event, Rippin' River Bash. This was a great way to celebrate our staff and all the hard work accomplished this year. Our team was guided by our [...]
Hispanic Heritage Month, the New Latino Scorecard and Local Gatherings
Español This past month from September 15th until October 15th was National Hispanic Heritage Month! California and Sonoma County have a deep history of Hispanic American contributions to culture and achievement that shape our diverse landscape today. Roughly 30% of the county's population (that’s [...]
The 36th Annual Russian River Watershed Cleanup
The 36th Annual Russian River Watershed Cleanup: That’s A Wrap! Our annual watershed-wide event on Saturday, September 17th was part of an international effort to celebrate and honor the Clean Water Act’s 50th Anniversary. On this day we joined with Waterkeepers around [...]
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 [...]
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