According to the Russian River Watershed Association, the Russian River watershed is a rich and diverse region of nearly 1,500 square miles of forests, agricultural lands and urban lands in Mendocino and Sonoma Counties. The mainstem of the Russian River flows 110 miles from its headwaters near Redwood Valley and Potter Valley to the Pacific Ocean near Jenner.
Throughout California, including the Russian River watershed, cities, counties, and other stewardship organizations recognize the fourth week of September as Creek Week. Every year, creek, river, and ocean clean-up campaigns take place throughout Sonoma and Mendocino Counties during Creek Week. Unfortunately, trash and debris accumulation in local waterways impair water quality, wildlife habitat, and, at times, recreation and flood capacity. Creek Week is a great opportunity to take part in activities that connect you with your community and environmental practices that help protect our creeks!
Every year, Daily Acts partners with the City of Cotati to host a Creek Week Clean-Up! However, it doesn’t have to be Creek Week for you to go on your own Creek Week Clean-Up. Below, you’ll find resources to learn about our watershed and be a steward of our local creeks year-round.
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