Staff Day Along the Russian River
We took a fun staff day along our wonderful Russian River this month after our annual fundraiser event, Rippin' River Bash. This was a great way to celebrate our staff and all the hard work accomplished this year. Our team was guided by our [...]
Hispanic Heritage Month, the New Latino Scorecard and Local Gatherings
Español This past month from September 15th until October 15th was National Hispanic Heritage Month! California and Sonoma County have a deep history of Hispanic American contributions to culture and achievement that shape our diverse landscape today. Roughly 30% of the county's population (that’s [...]
Groundwater Pumping Goes Unchecked In Sonoma County
It is time for accountability when it comes to our groundwater resources. Groundwater pumping is going unchecked in Sonoma County. To date, Sonoma County has failed to fulfill its public trust duties by not considering or mitigating the known impacts of groundwater pumping on [...]
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 [...]
Hanson Floodplain Restoration Project Update!
The Hanson Floodplain Restoration Project is in the final planning stretch and very close to submitting permit applications to the County. This pioneering project will convert four large gravel pits back into much-needed river flood plains just downstream of Healdsburg. Recreating floodplains that were [...]