Vineyard Permitting in Sonoma County
The North Coast Regional Water Board recently released their proposed permit to regulate non-point source pollutants (e.g., sediment and pesticides) coming off of vineyards within our region. This is a huge step forward for water quality [...]
Advocacy Updates! What’s next after our big water win!
COURT FINDS SONOMA COUNTY VIOLATED ITS PUBLIC TRUST AND CEQA RESPONSIBILITIES AND ORDERS THE COUNTY TO PROTECT ITS WATERWAYS FROM EXCESSIVE GROUNDWATER PUMPING In late August 2024, the Sonoma County Superior Court held that the County [...]
The Hidden Threat in Our Tires
Vehicle tires are a vital component of modern transportation, but they carry an invisible threat to our environment, particularly to aquatic ecosystems like the Russian River. This threat comes from a chemical called 6PPD that is [...]
A Silent Threat to the Russian River’s Freshwater & Salmon
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 [...]
Vineyard Permitting in Sonoma County Protects Our Waterways
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 [...]
Arundo Removal Updates!
Arundo Update- June 2023 Here’s the latest update on Riverkeeper’s ongoing Healdsburg Arundo Removal Project: Our crews and volunteer groups have been working hard on eight properties and have removed approximately four acres of invasive Giant [...]