Water Quality Monitoring
A big thank you to North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ) and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) for partnering on our water quality monitoring program! River Keepers has been sampling four sites on the Red River and Wild Rice River since 1999 with the help of volunteers. Samples that are collected go to NDDEQ […]
Ruler of the Red Fishing Tournament
A fun virtual fishing tournament on the Red River for all ages. 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:* Catch any species of fish in the Red River during August 2026.* Take a picture of yourself with […]
On-the-Water Cleanup
Join us for our annual On-the-Water Cleanup on Monday, August 10 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm! Volunteers clean up the banks of the Red River in canoes. Volunteers must have enough experience canoeing to be comfortable reaching over in a canoe to pick up trash. Backup weather date: August 17 There are a limited number […]
River Paddling Excursions
Leisurely paced group paddles with a local expert sharing their knowledge of the Red River. 2026 Schedule:* Social on the Red River, May 27, led by Midwest Outdoors * History of the Red River, June 10, led by Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County * Animals and Habitats of the Red River, June 24, […]
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. The Course:All races begin and end at the south boat ramp at Dike East […]
Lil Anglers Clinic & Derby
Catch a big one from the Red River on Wednesday, June 17 at Dike East in Fargo! This is a FREE event. No pre-registration required. Schedule:Clinic- 5:30-6:30pm (free food and fishing gear while supplies last)Derby Announcements- 6:30pmDerby- 6:45-7:45pm (ages 13 and under)Award Ceremony- 7:45—8pm Learn all about casting, knot tying, fish identification and more at […]
September Cleanups
We had a lot of dedicated volunteers within the last month helping SUSTAIN the Red River by picking up and removing hundreds of pounds of trash! Here are some highlights: *We had a great time celebrating National Public Lands Day with Minnesota Extension. A group of volunteers cleaned up trash in downtown Moorhead near the […]
Water and River Related Geocaches
River Keepers entered the Geocache world to teach people more about the Red River via fun adventures. You can enjoy the Red River while learning about the urban water cycle, what’s in and along the Red River, and some of it’s history. Geocaching is a fun scavenger hunt for the whole family. #LearntheRed #EnjoytheRed
Ruler of the Red Fishing Tournament
What: A virtual fishing tournament When: The WHOLE month of August Where: Red River of the North between Cass 22/Clay 26 and Cass 16/Clay 8 Entry Fee: FREE How it Works: * Catch any species of fish in the Red River during August 2025. * Take a picture of yourself with the fish AND the […]
Lil Anglers Fishing Clinic & Derby
Catch a big one from the Red River on Wednesday, July 16 at Dike East! This is a FREE event. No pre-registration required. Event Schedule: Clinic- 5:30-6:30pm (free food and fishing gear while supplies last)Derby Announcements- 6:30pmDerby- 6:45-7:45pm (ages 13 and under)Award Ceremony- 7:45—8pm Learn all about casting, knot tying, fish identification and more at […]