Turning Water Quality Issues into Climate Change Solutions

2024-03-18T10:42:47-07:00

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 blinders on toward how other areas may be connected. As we [...]

Turning Water Quality Issues into Climate Change Solutions2024-03-18T10:42:47-07:00

A Changing Potter Valley Project: Part II

2024-02-15T12:11:41-08:00

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 can we do to make the most of any water we [...]

A Changing Potter Valley Project: Part II2024-02-15T12:11:41-08:00

Car Easy Gives Back to Russian Riverkeeper

2024-02-13T16:39:10-08:00

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, it resulted in a $2,200 donation to support our River! Our [...]

Car Easy Gives Back to Russian Riverkeeper2024-02-13T16:39:10-08:00

Sustainable Vineyard Practices Help Protect the Russian River

2024-01-17T13:09:09-08:00

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 in the Russian River watershed are diverse, the main contributors are [...]

Sustainable Vineyard Practices Help Protect the Russian River2024-01-17T13:09:09-08:00

How Your Tire Tread May Cause Harm to the Russian River

2024-01-17T12:35:44-08:00

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. When this chemical oxidizes in the air, it changes to 6PPD-quinone [...]

How Your Tire Tread May Cause Harm to the Russian River2024-01-17T12:35:44-08:00

Where the Potter Valley Project Stands Today: Part I

2024-01-18T13:44:02-08:00

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 provide insight into PG&E’s activities. In February we will do a [...]

Where the Potter Valley Project Stands Today: Part I2024-01-18T13:44:02-08:00

A Silent Threat to the Russian River’s Freshwater & Salmon

2023-11-29T13:27:33-08:00

Excess Sediment: A Silent Threat to Freshwater Quality and Salmon Species The Russian River Watershed is known for its stunning landscapes, abundant wildlife, and critical salmon habitat. However, the health of our beloved ecosystem is continually under threat from a multitude of factors, and one often overlooked yet critical concern is the presence of excess [...]

A Silent Threat to the Russian River’s Freshwater & Salmon2023-11-29T13:27:33-08:00

Hanson Floodplain Restoration Milestone!

2023-10-04T12:36:53-07:00

After 11 years of hard work, changing design firms, navigating changes in property ownership, and countless other hurdles, this important restoration project submitted permit applications for construction permits to Sonoma County. A major milestone! The Hanson Floodplain Restoration, spanning 360 acres west of Windsor will convert four gravel pits back into a historic habitat of [...]

Hanson Floodplain Restoration Milestone!2023-10-04T12:36:53-07:00

Great Progress on Arundo Removal!

2023-10-04T12:33:36-07:00

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 1st, the project received a significant boost when the Resilience Force [...]

Great Progress on Arundo Removal!2023-10-04T12:33:36-07:00

Vineyard Permitting in Sonoma County Protects Our Waterways

2023-11-19T18:26:35-08:00

The North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board is currently working to draft a Waste Discharge permit for vineyard properties. The primary focus of this permit is to address the issue of sediment and nutrient runoff coming from some vineyard properties and entering our sensitive water habitats. Waters in the North Coast Region have been [...]

Vineyard Permitting in Sonoma County Protects Our Waterways2023-11-19T18:26:35-08:00
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