Russian River Confluence Convening
The Russian River connects the people, forests, farms, and wildlife of Northern California, from its Mendocino County headwaters to the Pacific Ocean. Protecting this remarkable watershed takes more than individual restoration projects. It takes people coming together with a shared commitment to its future.
Through the Russian River Confluence, Conservation Works is bringing together Tribal representatives, scientists, conservation organizations, public agencies, and community leaders to strengthen partnerships and turn shared ideas into meaningful conservation action.
Watershed partners gather in the field in Geyserville to exchange knowledge and explore opportunities for collaboration.
Building Momentum: Our October 29 Convening
On October 29, 2026, Conservation Works will host another major Russian River Confluence gathering, building on our August 2025 convening, which brought together more than 50 watershed participants.
This year's gathering will focus on strengthening partnerships, sharing knowledge, and identifying opportunities to coordinate conservation efforts throughout the watershed. By connecting organizations and resources, we're helping lay the groundwork for lasting improvements in watershed health and resilience.
Science, Partnerships, and New Investment
Beyond our upcoming convening, Conservation Works is helping strengthen the foundation for lasting watershed collaboration. Our work connects partners with scientific expertise, including efforts involving the R3MP (Russian River Regionmal Monitoring Program), to support informed conservation planning and a more coordinated approach to watershed stewardship.
A $300,000 award from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation's WaterSMART program is supporting the development of the Russian River Confluence, including strategic planning, partner engagement, and long-term organizational capacity. Sonoma County has also authorized up to $100,000 to support regional coordination, community engagement, and watershed convening activities.
Together, these investments are helping us build a stronger network of partners who can share knowledge, coordinate resources, and advance meaningful conservation throughout the watershed.
One river. Many partners. A shared commitment to its future.