September Monthly Volunteer Series: Fargo Drain Cleanup
Join us for our September Monthly Volunteer Series in Fargo! Date: Thursday, September 3 Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pm Use pickers to pick up trash along Drain 27 in Fargo. This project helps reduce pollution going to the Red River. To register or learn more: Sign up using our online signup form (https://www.signupgenius.com/…/8050F4FADA929A3F94…) or by […]
You Lawn and Stormwater Pollution
Some easy lawn tips to help protect our drinking water source, the Red River! #SustaintheRed
On-the Water Cleanup Thanks
A HUGE thank you to these volunteers who participated in the On-the-Water Cleanup for getting muddy, filling their canoes with trash, and having a little fun while doing it! Watch that pile grow as each canoe came back to the landing.
Race the Red Results
What makes Race the Red special? The racers and volunteers! Thank you all for sharing your Monday evening with us last week! And congratulations to all of the winners! We’re so grateful that we were able to come together on the Red River for a great evening of paddling and friendly competition. More photos and […]
Litter
Litter doesn’t just disappear—it goes somewhere. Wind and rain can carry trash into the Red River. Along the way, it can harm wildlife, reduce water quality, and make our parks and trails less enjoyable for everyone. The good news? Every piece of litter picked up—or never dropped in the first place—helps keep our Red River […]
Convent Landing Boat Use Caution
The Fargo Park District is advising boaters to use caution when launching and retrieving watercraft at the Iwen Park Boat Launch (Convent Landing) on the Red River. Due to the low river water levels, a hole has developed just beyond the end of the concrete boat ramp. Under normal water conditions, most trailers do not […]
August Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer with River Keepers in August! Here are some of our volunteer needs for this month. Let us know what you are interested in by filling out our volunteer interest form (riverkeepers.org/volunteer) or by clicking the links below: *Monthly Volunteer Series: August 6 from 5:30 – 7:30pm in West Fargo. Meet other River Keepers volunteers […]
Race the Red Canoe & Kayak Races
Kayakers and Canoers wanted for Race the Red! All skill levels welcome. Three Flag Races:Choose your distance from 1.5, 3.5 or 6 miles.Participants paddle up river to a designated turnaround point, grab a prize, and return down river to the finish. All racers must be off the river by 8:30 pm. The Course:All races begin […]
Ruler of the Red Virtual Fishing Tournament
When: August (National Fishing Month!) Where: Red River of the North between Cass 22/Clay 26 and Cass 16/Clay 8 Entry Fee: FREE How it Works: Prizes: Project Partners: River Keepers, FM Walleyes Sponsors: Scheels, Tally’s Trophy Fishing Charter
FM Area Diversion Tour
River Keepers board and staff joined International Water Institute for an interesting tour of the FM Area Diversion. It was a great opportunity to better understand the scale and complexity of this project.