River Keepers

09/02/2026

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., Fishing Charter , Custom Rods, and

09/02/2026

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 Festival?
A water festival is an educational, fun-filled hands-on learning opportunity for 4th grade classes, which will increase a student’s awareness and knowledge of water. A variety of topics such as watersheds, water treatment, water properties, and the water cycle are presented in an interactive format

We have many shifts to fill including:
💧Set up
💧Take down
💧Activity assistant
💧Timer
💧Raising and lowering canopies.
💧Photographers

Can you volunteer? Register using our signup form (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F4FADA929A3F94-57726206-2025 #/) or by contacting Kim at [email protected] or 701.356.8915 .

09/01/2026

08/31/2026

If you enjoy utilizing the multi-use trails in our community, consider becoming a citizen representative on the Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee.

Interested in being a citizen representative on the Metropolitan Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee? 🚴‍♂️🚶‍♀️ For more information, please visit Metro COG's Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee page linked here!
www.fmmetrocog.org/committees/bicycle-pedestrian-committee

08/27/2026

How it Works:
* Catch any species of fish in the Red River during August 2026.
* Take a picture with all 3 of the following components: yourself, the fish AND the Red River in the background.
* Email the picture to [email protected] WITH your contact info.
* Enter up to 5 times with 5 DIFFERENT species.
* Entrants consent that their image may be used for promotional use without notice.

Where: Red River of the North between Cass 22/Clay 26 and Cass 16/Clay 8

Entry Fee: FREE

Each entry is in a drawing to win (limit one per person):
* 7ft MH casting catfishing rod by Olson Custom Rods
* Half day trophy catfishing trip for three people with Tally’s Trophy Fishing Charter chasing down trophy catfish on the Red River in F-M ($350 value).
* Six packages with a $50 Scheels gift card plus memberships to River Keepers and FM Walleyes.

When: August (National Fishing Month!).

08/24/2026

Thanks to FM Walleyes Unlimited, Inc. for their efforts to get the whole community to enjoy a lifelong hobby on the Red River of the North.

Just one more week to get your entries in to the Ruler of the Red Fishing Tournament.

Each entry is in a drawing to win (limit one per person):
* 7ft MH casting catfishing rod by Olson Custom Rods
* Half day trophy catfishing trip for three people with Tally’s Trophy Fishing Charter chasing down trophy catfish on the Red River in F-M ($350 value).
* Six packages with a $50 Scheels gift card plus memberships to River Keepers and FM Walleyes.

How it Works:
* Catch any species of fish in the Red River during August 2026.
* Take a picture of yourself with the fish AND the Red River in the background.
* Email the picture to [email protected] WITH your contact info.
* Enter up to 5 times with 5 DIFFERENT species.
* Entrants consent that their image may be used for promotional use without notice.

When: August (National Fishing Month!).

Where: Red River of the North between Cass 22/Clay 26 and Cass 16/Clay 8

Entry Fee: FREE

08/21/2026

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/go/8050F4FADA929A3F94-48444910-monthly #/) or by contacting Kim at [email protected] or 701-356-8915.

Volunteers will meet near a local park in Fargo. There will be a brief training at the beginning. Meet other River Keepers volunteers while helping the community LEARN, SUSTAIN and ENJOY the Red River!

Fargo Drain Cleanup Project Partners: River Keepers, Fargo Park District and Southeast Cass Water Resource District.

08/20/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FARGO/MOORHEAD TOURNAMENT!!

Due to the low water conditions here in the Red River we will be having a length tournament. Anglers can launch at any public boat ramp on the red river and we will be providing measuring boards to each team!! Teams will be allowed to submit 5 photos of their 5 best fish
Photos must be recieved by 4:00 pm central time
Fishing hours will be from 6:30am to 3:00pm
Please give us a call if you have any questions
803-569-7917
Registration today from 4:00-6:00pm at MB Johnson park
Captains meeting will be a touch after 6:00pm today
Look forward to seeing everyone this evening