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 [...]
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 [...]
The River Needs Your Help!
The Russian River watershed is in severe drought and the hottest days of summer are still to come. Scant rainfall and alarmingly low reservoirs mean there simply isn't enough water to go around. The State Water Board is considering passing emergency measures to address [...]
Water Conservation Tips
Our last newsletter shared the tough news that drought is, once again, looming in our watershed. One supporter sent us a note about how she plans to to do her part to conserve water. We've printed it below anonymously with her permission. Let us [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Advice from a Tidepool: Hang Tight
The river doesn’t stop flowing and neither do we. Our important mission-driven work continues. Due to Sonoma County’s public health order to shelter in place, our staff will be working from home for the foreseeable future. Please understand if it takes us a little [...]