Friends of the Petaluma River
The Petaluma River is the heart of our community; the link between those that have tended these lands before us and those that will come after.
About
Our mission is to celebrate the Petaluma Watershed through education and stewardship; because every great River needs a true Friend.
Contact
625 2nd Street, Suite 107
Petaluma, CA 94952(707) 763-7756
Meet the Team
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Stephanie Bastianon
Executive Director
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Kate Brown
Board Member
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Kelin Castleberry
Board Member
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Tim Choate
Board Member
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Sam Dobson
Board Treasurer
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Heather Harper
Environmental Educator
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Paul Heavenridge
Board Member
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Elizabeth Howland
Founder & Board Secretary
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Babs Kavanaugh
Board Member
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Kallie Kull
Board Chair
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Iliana Madrigal-Hooper
Board Member
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Andrew Packard
Board Member
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Andy Rodgers
Board Member
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Maxene Spellman
Board Vice Chair
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Shelly Spriggs
Program Coordinator
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David Stirrat
Board Member
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Richard Thornton
Board Member
Our Goals
To cultivate sustainable stewardship of the Petaluma Watershed.
To prevent harmful impacts on the River and its wetlands, including the impact of climate change and sea level rise.
To foster a River Heritage Center as a community resource for all to highlight the history, culture and habitat of the Petaluma River.
To promote access to the Petaluma River and Marsh for all community members to experience its beauty for themselves.
To act with integrity, equity and inclusion in all programs, events and activities.
