Aligning for Impact: Convening of the Russian River Confluence

August 28th, 2025, 10am

We’re excited to welcome you to a free, upcoming gathering of the Russian River Confluence, a collaborative network driving community action toward a healthy, resilient, and regenerative Russian River watershed.

This convening will bring together Confluence members and key partners for an afternoon of celebration, connection, and collaborative strategy. We will celebrate the work and momentum to date, strengthen cross-watershed relationships, and build a foundation for ongoing collective action. We will start with an optional project site walk to the Munselle Bar, an eroding site where a restoration plan is underway. The gathering will include time to discuss successes, challenges, areas of alignment, and opportunities for coordinated action related to watershed health, community engagement, data and monitoring, and funding. We will also share key findings and learnings from our 1:1 interviews. We hope to end the day aligned on the Confluence’s key impact areas and with the energy and information to continue impactful collaborative planning towards a resilient Russian River Watershed. Lunch and happy hour offerings will be provided.

Desired meeting results:

  • Celebrate RRC’s collective contributions and successes

  • Strengthen cross-watershed relationships among RCC members and partners

  • Lay the groundwork for aligned collective action by RRC members and partners

  • Affirm RRC’s focus areas and assess current efforts, past successes, collective gaps, and opportunities for increased alignment for each focus area, including those related to the Russian River Regional Monitoring Program

Agenda:

  • 10am: Arrival & Welcome

  • 10:15am: Learning Journey to the Munselle Site

  • 12pm: Lunch

  • 1pm: Welcome, Convening Orientation and Introductions

  • 1:50pm: Confluence Priorities & Opportunities for Alignment

  • 4:35pm: Reflection & Next Steps

  • 5:00pm: Happy Hour with comments from Sonoma County Supervisor James Gore

  • 7:00pm: Adjourn

Location:

Geyserville Oriental Community Hall 1000 CA-128, Geyserville, CA 95441.

From US-101 S, take exit 512 for CA-128 E toward Geyserville/Calistoga (right on Geyserville Ave). Turn left onto CA-128 E, cross the bridge and you will come to the hall.

From US-101 N, take exit 510 toward CA-128 E/Geyserville/Dry Creek/Rancheria (Geyserville Ave). Turn right onto CA-128 E, cross the bridge and you will come to the hall.

 

FAQ:

Who is attending?

Past and current participants of the Russian River Confluence, representatives from the Tribes of Mendocino and Sonoma counties, and additional collaborators.

What is the purpose of this convening?

There is immense value in gathering together, in-person, to strengthen relationships under clear, shared objectives. This is a professionally-facilitated day that will make the most of our time together.

Will food and drink be provided?

Lunch will be served at noon following the site walk. Cookies and coffee will be available throughout the day, and we’ll end with a happy hour featuring charcuterie, wine, and beer. Gluten-free and vegetarian options will be available. Please note any dietary needs in your RSVP.

How was the agenda created?

The agenda was shaped through 1:1 interviews with RRC members, breakout sessions at the May Steering Committee meeting, outreach to other watershed organizers, and the expertise of facilitation partner Ag Innovations.

Do I need to do the site walk?

The 10:00AM walk to the Munselle project site is encouraged and a time for connection, but optional. It will include a Tribal Welcome from Dry Creek Rancheria and time for reflection. A carpooling option to the site from the community hall is available.