Throughout the Russian River watershed, the third week of September is recognized as Creek Week. This year Creek Week is from September 16 to September 24. During Creek Week, creek, river and ocean clean-up campaigns will take place throughout Sonoma and Mendocino Counties.
The Russian River watershed consists of over 150 creeks which provide water supply, wildlife habitat, flood capacity and recreation. Unfortunately, trash and debris accumulation in local waterways impair water quality, wildlife habitat and, at times recreation and flood capacity. This is a great opportunity to take part in activities that connect you with your community and environmental practices that help protect our creeks.
You can contribute to the health of the Russian River ecosystem by participating in one of the creek and river cleanup events listed below.
September 16
33rd annual Creek to Coast cleanup
Location: Prince Memorial Greenway on the Olive Park Footbridge near 1698 Hazel Street, Santa Rosa
Time: 9:30 a.m. to noon
Learn more: srcity.org/2290/Creek-to-Coast-Cleanup
Cloverdale area cleanups
Locations: Cloverdale Regional Park and Trail, Geysers Road, River Park at Crocker Bridge
Time: 8:30 a.m. to noon
RSVP and learn more: www.eventbrite.com/e/russian-river-watershed-cleanup-tickets-27204836398
Healdsburg area cleanups
Locations: Riverfront Regional Park, Magnolia Lane to Highway 101 Bridge, Syar Plant Beach, Badger Park, West Soda Rock Road, Alexander Valley Campground Beach
Time: 8:30 a.m. to noon
RSVP and learn more: www.eventbrite.com/e/russian-river-watershed-cleanup-tickets-27204836398
Guerneville area cleanups
Locations: Steelhead Beach Regional Park, Moms Beach Regional Park, Sunset Beach Regional Park, Rio Nido beaches, Johnson’s Beach area
Time: 8:30 a.m. to noon
RSVP and learn more: www.eventbrite.com/e/russian-river-watershed-cleanup-tickets-27204836398
Coastwalk Sonoma County coastal cleanup
Locations: Doran Regional Park, Jenner beaches, Bodega Bay beaches
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
RSVP and learn more: sonomabeachcleanup.org/events
September 18
Guerneville weekly town cleanup
Location: Guerneville Town Plaza
Time: 4 to 6 p.m.
Learn more: cleanriveralliance.org/new-events-1/2017/9/18/guerneville-town-cleanup-every-monday
September 23
City of Healdsburg Foss Creek Cleanup and Smart Living Fair
Location: West Plaza Park, Between North Street and Matheson Street in Healdsburg
Time: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
RSVP and learn more: www.ci.healdsburg.ca.us/765/Foss-Creek-Cleanup
