More Trees Please
By Amy Barouth, volunteer Every year, we ask volunteers to plant trees along the Red River and that is because trees play a large role in the health of a river system and a community. There are many reasons why that is the case. Rivers are dynamic. They meander and sometimes cut new pathways […]
New Videos
We just wanted to share how excited we are about some new videos that have been created for River Keepers to help us tell our story and share our impact. Last year’s PaY intern, Abbie Sherva, conducted many interviews over the summer. Our new hashtags: #LearntheRed, #SustaintheRed, and #EnjoytheRed came from the work that Absolute […]
Watershed Education and Research Center Survey
The International Water Institute and River Keepers are exploring the feasibility of a comprehensive facility in our region which will provide opportunities for applied watershed research, watershed education, outdoor recreation, shared office and gathering space. It is anticipated that the proposed Red River Watershed Education and Research Center will offer public and regional students of […]
Consider the Storm Drains
Written by Amy Bauroth Just so long as it doesn’t happen too fast or all at once, most of us are ready for the snow to melt. That means our storm drains, the grated openings in the street, are going to be working overtime as melted snow and rain is moving through one of our […]
Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week!
Written by Kim Morris, Project Coordinator Volunteers come to River Keepers for many reasons. Every year, without fail, we see returning volunteers planting trees, picking up trash, and assisting at countless events. Others are one-time volunteers devoted to helping wherever whether that is for projects that allow our community to learn, sustain, or enjoy the […]
Red River Flooding
Written by Amy Bauroth, volunteer For those who live in the Red River Valley, it is our spring-time ritual. Consider the moisture content of the snow pack; note the moisture level of the soils from the previous fall; determine the frost depth; wish for well-timed days of above-freezing temperatures but freezing night-time temperatures; and, hope […]
What’s Your Water Quality Impact?
Learn How to Create Your Own Pollinator Habitat
Written by Gabrielle Hersch River Keepers is partnering with Clay County Soil and Water Conservation District and Cass County Soil Conservation District to host a two-day Pollinator Habitat Workshop! Discover the benefits of pollinator habitats and learn how to design your own prairie garden in two classes on March 19th and March 26th from 6 […]
Catfish University
Written by Gabrielle Hersch Does this brutal winter have you itching to get back outside this spring, but unsure of how to get the most out of your time outdoors? Look no further than the river that flows through our city’s backyard. Since the 1980s, anglers from all over the country have been venturing to […]
Two Free Winter Hikes Along the Red River
Join us for two free winter hikes along the Red River this weekend: * 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 26th at the Hjemkomst Center AKA The Frozen Fortress during Frostival. Meet at the Hjemkomst Landing Canoe & Kayak Rental Shack for an interpretive walk of the downtown Moorhead area. * 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, January […]