The Russian River Watershed Cleanup, which started in the 1980’s, brings hundreds of volunteers out to collect trash along the river. photo credit: Noah Abrams/KRCBRussian Riverkeeper community engagement coordinator Jimmy Carreras (left, orange shirt) helps lead a volunteer river cleanup crew in Guerneville on Thursday, 27 August, 2026.
Climate scientists say the unprecedented El Nino pattern currently playing out in the south pacific ocean could mean California is deluged with rain this winter.
For Russian River advocates, it means the upcoming 40th annual watershed cleanup couldn’t be more important.
Whether in Guerneville or Geyserville, Jenner or Healdsburg, it’s not uncommon to find Russian Riverkeeper staff and volunteers combing the river’s banks…