Reforest the Red Fargo Recap
Thank you to everyone who came together for Reforest the Red Fargo! Over 390 volunteers came together to plant 3,500 trees and shrubs to sustain the Red River for years to come. It truly takes a community working together to make a lasting difference for the Red River! They shared tasks to dig, mulch, water, […]
Celebrate Our Red
Join River Keepers for our 16th annual FUNdraiser, Celebrate Our Red, at the Swiontek Center in Gate City Bank for a unique silent auction, raffle, and wine pull on Thursday, November 12. Enjoy an hors d’oeurves buffet, beer and wine. The venue will be decked out for Christmas, so come dressed for some fun pictures! […]
October Monthly Volunteer Series: Moorhead Drain Cleanup
Join us for our October Monthly Volunteer Series in Moorhead! Use pickers to pick up trash along a drainage ditch in Moorhead. This project helps reduce pollution going to the Red River. Volunteers will meet at the clean up site. There will be a brief training at the beginning. Meet other River Keepers volunteers while […]
Red River Water Festival Volunteers Needed
The Red River Water Festival is September 16-18 & 21-23 at the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead (the 16th being just set up). Over 2,100 4th grade students will rotate through interactive activities to learn about water over the course of this event. We need volunteers to make this event a success! What is a Water […]
Ruler of the Red Fishing Tournament Results
Thank you to all of the Ruler of the Red participants and congratulations to the winners! We had the best year yet……29 individuals from 5 different cities entered 56 fish of 11 different species! Thanks again to our partners and sponsors for providing support and fun prizes: FM Walleyes Unlimited, Inc., @Fargo Fishing Charter , […]
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.
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 […]