Turning Water Quality Issues into Climate Change Solutions
As the rain continues to fall around us, we must start looking forward to new and creative solutions to prepare us for a climate of more extremes and less predictability. Often we find ourselves talking about issues in silos of each other and with [...]
A Changing Potter Valley Project: Part II
Questions about the Potter Valley Project and how it will impact the Russian River have increased over the last few months. What do PG&E’s plans mean for the Russian River? Will the water diversion from the Eel River to the Russian River stop? What [...]
Car Easy Gives Back to Russian Riverkeeper
The minivan my kids grew up riding in experienced extensive use, from spilled sippy cups to being the vehicle for learning to drive. After 19 years, there wasn't much usable car left. To our surprise, when we donated it to Russian Riverkeeper on CarEasy.org, [...]
Sustainable Vineyard Practices Help Protect the Russian River
Sediment impairment is a major environmental issue affecting waterways worldwide, and the Russian River is included. As we discussed in our December Newsletter excessive sedimentation can lead to diminished water quality, disruption of aquatic habitats, and alteration of river flows. While sources of sediment [...]
How Your Tire Tread May Cause Harm to the Russian River
A newly discovered pollutant found in vehicle tire tread wear particles on our roads is creating great concern because it is highly toxic to aquatic life, especially endangered salmon. A chemical compound, called 6PPD, is found in most tires to prevent damage from ozone. [...]
Where the Potter Valley Project Stands Today: Part I
Over the last several months, there were ongoing discussions around PG&E’s plans for the Eel River dams, Potter Valley Project changes, and what a future water diversion may look like for the Russian River. In this article, we discuss the first two topics and [...]
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 [...]
THIRTY YEARS OF PROGRESS
In 1993, the Russian River was deemed to be in peril. Thus began the birth of Russian Riverkeeper, the champion for a healthy river. The fundamental purpose of Russian Riverkeeper is to ensure that now and in the future Russian River is drinkable, swimmable, [...]
Arundo Removal Project Receives Matching Grant!
The State Coastal Conservancy Board of Directors voted recently to provide a $989,000 grant to Riverkeeper’s Arundo removal project! This grant will cover 70% of the project costs over the next 4 years to reduce fire danger and water loss from invasive Arundo donax. [...]