Russian River Weekly Update 11/10/26
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Reservoir Storage & Operations:
Water supply information provided by Sonoma Water (find more water storage info here).




Russian River Temporary Urgency Change Petitions – Learn More
Temporary Urgency Change Petitions (TUCP) webinar discussing water supply conditions and fisheries requirements in the Russian River. Speakers:
- Lynda Hopkins, Sonoma Water Board of Directors, Sonoma County Board of Supervisors
- Jessica Martini-Lamb, Environmental Resources Division Manager, Sonoma Water
- Donald Seymour, Deputy Director of Engineering, Sonoma Water
Link: https://www.sonomawater.org/tucp
Future of the Eel River to Russian River Trans Basin Diversion (Potter Valley Project)
More information on the District's website.
Related Articles:
Mendocino Voice: PG&E gets conditional OK to drill into Mendocino County’s Cape Horn Dam 11/9/26
El Niño
- ABC: Russian River communities learn from past El Niño disasters as they prepare for this winter 11/4/26
- SF Chronicle: El Niño could be a disaster for California — but maybe not for winegrowers 11/4/26
- Sacramento Bee: The first atmospheric river of Super El Niño is coming. Here’s when it could hit 11/9/26
- San Fran Chronicle via Yahoo News: El Niño could be a disaster for California - but maybe not for winegrowers 11/4/26
- Grist: A monstrous El Niño has arrived. Here’s what it means for where you live. 11/9/26
Mendocino County Inland Water & Power Commission Seeks Executive Director
The Mendocino County Inland Water & Power Commission (IWPC) is seeking an Executive Director. The role presents a unique opportunity to make a significant regional impact at a pivotal moment as IWPC advances multiple high-profile initiatives with expanded resources and strong professional support. For more information, visit the job listing webpage here.
In the press:
- DWR Weekly Water Highlights — November 4, 2026
- Maven's Notebook Weekly Edition November 1-6, 2026
- Maven's Notebook Weekend Edition: 11/8/26
- The monthly Abacela Weather-Climate Summary and Forecast is here.
- PPIC: Priorities for CA's Water - Advice for the Incoming Governor, Oct 2026
- Sustainable Conservation: Economic Impacts of Climate Change: National Trends and California Solutions 11/2/26
- Congressmember Jared Huffman: Democrats Will Use the Gavel to Follow the Money, Bring Down Costs, Protect Our Public Lands and Waters 11/4/26
