Low Impact Development – Protecting Water Quality
They paved paradise And put up a parking lot With a pink hotel, a boutique And a swinging hot spot Don’t it always seem to go That you don’t know […]
Entries by Sabrina
Our Watershed, Our Home, Our Future
“A watershed is a marvelous thing to consider: This process of rain falling, streams flowing and oceans evaporating causes every molecule of water on Earth to make the complete trip […]
It’s Time to Plant a Rain Garden
Historically, homes and streets were intentionally designed to move as much stormwater into a storm drain system as fast as possible. This approach was meant to protect foundations and keep […]
5 Tips for Healthy Waterways This Holiday Season
We have reached the time of year when water flows in our streams and creeks again! When on walks near water sources, stop to appreciate the sight and sounds of […]
We Need You to Pick Up the Poo
Dogs and other pets are awesome companions. They make us laugh and get us out on great walks. I have a big goofy lab named Bruno. Recently, we were walking […]
Prepare for the Rainy Season
With fall comes back to school, football, shorter days, and falling leaves. Unfortunately, fall also means clogged roof gutters and drain inlets, irrigation water wasted on a landscape that is already wet, […]
Illegal Dumping
You’ve got to admit, we live in a beautiful area! When I roam around the Russian River watershed, I am enamored by the view until some unsightly dumped material catches […]
Creek Week Volunteer Opportunities
Attention Russian River Watershed Stewards! September 17 – 25, 2016 is Creek Week in the Russian River Watershed! You can contribute to the health of the Russian River ecosystem by […]
Love it and Leave it Clean: Responsible Russian River Recreation
It is the peak of summer and the Russian River is teeming with people enjoying the weather and the water. There are swimmers and boaters, fishers and party goers. Whether […]
Maximize Outdoor Water Use
For the first time in more than three years, the Russian River watershed received near or slightly above average rainfall. Northern California received the brunt of El Nino’s storms and, […]
