Russian River Water ForumA primary focus of the Water Forum is seeking to identify water-supply resiliency solutions that respond to PG&E’s planned decommissioning of the Potter Valley Project while protecting Tribal…
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Water Shortage Crisis Declaration - REPEALED AS OF 1/9/23The Board of Trustees has found and determined that under current and forecasted conditions, the District’s supply and/or distribution system will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.