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
Summer Intern Spotlights
Olivia Kehn is one of our two interns this summer that we are excited to work with. Here is an introduction from Olivia and what she is working on this summer: “I am originally from Golden Valley MN and am currently a senior at The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, studying Biology and Pre professional […]
Volunteers Needed: Race the Red, Cleanups, Storm Drain Marking
Register to volunteer using our online signup form (https://www.signupgenius.com/…/8050F4FADA929A3F94…) or by contacting Kim at kimberly@riverkeepers.org or 701-356-8915.
Minnesota Now in Moorhead: River Keepers’ Look to Unite Community through Red River
It was fun to have the Minnesota Now crew experience the Red River with us! Thanks for having us on air. Minnesota Now in Moorhead: ‘River Keepers’ look to unite community through Red River #RKTHanks #EnjoytheRed
Eagle Scout Creates New Activity Station for Red River Water Festival
We worked with a scout this spring who was tasked to come up with a new activity for our Red River Water Festival for their Eagle Scout Project. They created the “Water Cycle Marble Run”. We wanted an activity station that students can come to with their teacher or teacher aide if they need a […]
Reforest the Red Moorhead Thank You
The cooler weather made for some fast work getting 310 trees planted by about 60 volunteers in just two hours at Reforest the Red Moorhead! Riparian trees are important for a healthy Red River and our community from improving water quality and providing wildlife habitat to creating green spaces for recreation. #RKThanks #SustaintheRed #EnjoytheRed