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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Russian Riverkeeper Announces Carol Shumate as Clean Team Director

Russian Riverkeeper is pleased to announce Carol Shumate as Clean Team director, where she will continue to oversee clean camp outreach to the unsheltered and will coordinate regular cleanup events including the annual Russian River Watershed Cleanup on September 17. “The Clean Team is [...]

2021 Russian River Watershed Cleanup Day

We’re still celebrating the success of the 35th Anniversary of Russian River Watershed Cleanup Day. It was great to gather again after last year’s COVID-caused hiatus and talk to over 350 volunteers. We removed more than 12,000 pounds of trash from the watershed. [...]

Tons of Trash

COVID-19 has worsened our trash problem by making us more reliant on disposable single-use products including safety masks and gloves. Many cash-strapped restaurants are staying afloat by offering take-out wrapped in plastic materials. With many public restrooms and businesses closed, recreational users tossed trash [...]

Russian River Watershed Cleanup Month

Join Russian Riverkeeper to clean up the Russian River Watershed during the month of September! This year, cleanups will take place throughout the Russian River Watershed each weekend of September. It’s easy to participate and we provide all the gloves, trash grabbers, and bags. [...]

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