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Watershed Profile The Russian River
Watershed encompasses 1,500 square miles of forests, agricultural lands,
and urban areas within Sonoma and Mendocino Counties with 95% of the
watershed in private ownership. The mainstem of the Russian River is about
110 miles long and flows from its headwaters near Redwood and Potter
Valleys into the Pacific Ocean near the town of Jenner on the Sonoma
Coast. The Russian River is a vital resource in Northern California providing water for residential and agricultural use, a popular summer vacation destination, multiple recreation opportunities, critical habitat for three endangered salmonid species, and habitat for an abundance of other aquatic species. For technical information on the Russian River watershed visit the Russian River Interactive Information System at www.russianriverwatershed.net
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Russian
River Facts
* Supplies drinking water to over 500,000 area residents in Marin, Sonoma & Mendocino Counties. * Is one of the most heavily used rivers for canoeing in the nation during summer months. * Is home to thirty-four species of fish, three of which are endangered. * 95% of watershed is in private ownership. |
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