Russian River Weekly Update 4/2/24

Russian River at Riverside Park, March 2024 by CJ Watt

Reservoir Storage & Operations:

Water supply information provided by Sonoma Water (find more water storage info here).

Abacela.com monthly weather-climate summary and forecast

A table listing storage data for Lakes Mendocino, Pillsbury, and Sonoma, including current levels, targets, and changes in storage.

Graph showing Lake Mendocino water storage data over various years, indicating current levels versus historical data and flood control limits.

A graph showing Lake Sonoma Storage levels for different years, with current and historical water year storage data.

Graph showing Lake Pillsbury water storage levels for various years and target storage curve.

Lake_Mendocino_Storage_4-1-24.pdf Lake_Pillsbury_Storage_3-30-24.pdf Lake_Sonoma_Storage_4-1-24.pdf

Eel River to Russian River Trans Basin Diversion Updates

Press Democrat: Officials move forward with plans for Eel River water diversions that keep Russian River flowing 3/21/24
San Francisco Chronicle: Two dams are coming down on California’s Eel River. Will it threaten water supplies? 3/30/24 “The removal of two dams on the Eel River is expected to be a boon for fish and tribes, but North Bay communities are worried about their water.”

Rendering of proposed Eel River pump station

DWR Releases New Resource Guide:
Funding SGMA Implementation, March 2024

Job Opportunity - CA Water Data Consortium

The California Water Data Consortium is seeking a creative, collaborative, and strategic leader to serve as its next Chief Executive Officer. The California Water Data Consortium is an independent, nonprofit organization created by a partnership of state agencies and others to ensure that we have the best possible information about our state’s water so that we can make decisions that will allow our state to continue to prosper in the face of unprecedented climate challenges. . If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please visit the recruiter's website to apply online. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the recruiter, Ms. Valerie Phillips, at (916) 784-9080. Job Description

Beaver Chronicles

LA Times via Aol. Yes, beavers can help stop wildfires. And more places in California are embracing them, 3/26/24

In the press:

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