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Over Thirty Years Of Protecting Our River

The Russian River is our region’s most vital natural resource. Our vision is for a Russian River that is healthy, swimmable, fishable, and equitably shared. Russian Riverkeeper protects and restores our watershed environment for the benefit of current and future generations.

39th Annual Watershed Cleanup 

Sign-ups close on September 17th! Let’s gather together and show the river some love by removing the trash and plastic pollution that has been accumulating since our last cleanup.

Ripp’n River Bash!

The Ripp’n River Bash is a special fundraising event that brings together neighbors, environmental champions, and local businesses to support and protect the beautiful Russian River. We hope to see you there!.

Vine & River Podcast – Episode 8: Martin Bernal Hafner

A native of Colombia, Martin’s winemaking experience spans three continents, including work in Mendoza and the Northern Rhône with the respected producer Chapoutier. Currently, Martin makes wine and co-farms the Alta Orsa property nestled in the hills around Hopland.

You Can Help

With support from people like you, our programs for Advocacy—reduce pollution, protect flows, equitably sharing the river; Restoration—floodplain and native riparian habitat restoration; River Cleanup—remove trash from homeless encampments and the river area; Engagement—connect the community to the river with hands-on experience.

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IMPACT

Floodplain
Restoration
Trash
Removal
Fire
Recovery
Arundo
Removal
Advocacy &
Enforcement
Protect
Flows

Thanks to supporters and foundation grants we advocate for the Russian River, remove Arundo Donax, provide floodplain restoration, advocate against unchecked ground water pumping, help in fire and flood recovery, ensure river and watershed trash clean-up and support water conservation.

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