Great Progress on Arundo Removal!
Thanks to your support, we have made great progress removing arundo donax along the Russian River. Since August 1st we’ve removed over 36 acres of arundo out of the roughly 65 acres occurring in the 5-mile project area, significantly reducing fire risk! On August [...]
2023 Priorities
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Fighting Invasive Species and Fire
The numerous recent fires along the Russian River in Healdsburg present a very significant hazard to the city and its residents. Russian Riverkeeper is teaming up with Healdsburg Fire to combat the problem by removing thick stands of Arundo donax from 200 acres along [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Summer Notes from the Field
It's been a while since you've heard from us. We've been busy! Our season of fire recovery work came to a close in early April. We are so grateful we had the opportunity to help our community and watershed heal from [...]
Riverkeeper Stewardship Park
If you want to wander among native trees and grasses, watch birds or gaze at the river, Riverkeeper Stewardship Park welcomes you. The address is 16153 Main Street, Guerneville, although the park is not visible from the street. The property is along the Northwest [...]
Harry and Maggie Wetzel Native Plant Garden
Harry and Maggie Wetzel Native Plant Garden On May 26th, 2012 the Wetzel Native Plant Garden public park held its Grand Opening ceremony with the Wetzel Family pictured below. The Wetzel Native Plant Garden is one of the most unique parks in the city [...]
Field Notes
Our Hanson project near the town of Windsor will transform four old abandoned gravel pits into productive river floodplain and will serve as a model for future restoration projects along the Russian River, California, and the world. This month, we focused on removing two [...]