Russian River Water ForumThe Russian River Water Forum is a collaborative effort of regional partners that will serve as a venue for inclusive engagement in water supply and water restoration issues in the Russian River and…
Upper Russian River Voluntary Water Sharing ProgramThe Upper Russian River Voluntary Water Sharing Program is a locally driven approach for addressing water shortages. The first of its kind, the Program protects supplies and enables individuals…
Potter Valley Project: A Northern California Trans-basin DiversionThe Potter Valley Project is an trans-basin diversion from the Eel River to the Russian River. Included in the operation are two Eel River dams (Scott Dam and Cape Horn Dam), as well as a powerhouse…
Water Shortage Crisis Declaration - REPEALED AS OF 1/9/23The Board of Trustees has found and determined that under current and forecasted conditions, the District’s supply and/or distribution system will not be able to meet all water demands of its…
DroughtDrought is a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water. The Russian River Watershed is experiencing a third year of low rainfall resulting in poor soil moisture, stressed environment, and reduced runoff into storage reservoirs.