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KRIS Russian River: Picture Page

Area Geyserville
Topic Tour: Russian River, Mainstem Photos in Alexander Valley
 

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This photo shows the Russian River looking downstream off the bridge over the Russian on Alexander Valley Road just west of Healdsburg. The riparian canopy includes oaks. Photo by Patrick Higgins. July 15, 2003.


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This is a zoomed in view of the downstream reach of the Russian River from the same location as Picture #1. The hillslopes in the distance appears to be a mix of oak and chaparral. Photo by Patrick Higgins. July 15, 2003.


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A private campground occupies the west bank (left) of the Russian River just above the bridge at the same location as Picture #1-2. Oaks provide the riparian overstory. Photo by Patrick Higgins. July 15, 2003.


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This is a closeup photo of the Russian River looking upstream at the same location as Pictures 1-3. Bank erosion is evident at left. Photo by Patrick Higgins. July 15, 2003.


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Canoes and the surface of the Russian River reflect the morning sun, looking south off the bridge on Alexander Valley Road just east of Healdsburg. Photo by Patrick Higgins. July 15, 2003.


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This is a closeup of the riparian zone of the Russian River at the same location as Pictures 1,2 and 5. Photo by Patrick Higgins. July 15, 2003.


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This closeup photo of the Russian River riparian zone shows lichen hanging from native oaks. Photo by Patrick Higgins. July 15, 2003.




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