Reservoir Storage & Operations:

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

PG&E and PVP

• RRFC's website page on the PG&E Draft Surrender Application & Decommissioning Plan for PVP. (including public comments submitted.)
• PG&E Submits License Amendment
• PG&E Submits 2025 temporary license flow amendment (flow variance.)
• RRFC's website page on the Partnership.

Uploaded recently:

• Mendo Fever: Water worries rise as leaders plan for life after the Potter Valley Project 6/3/25
• Mendocino Voice: Mendocino County Supervisor Haschak: Dams are coming down — and a new facility is going up. 6/5/25
• Mendo Fever: Town hall in Lakeport unites voices to save Lake Pillsbury 6/7/25

California Natural Resources Agency Hosts Discussion on Public Lands, Recreation Programs, and the Power of Nature and the Outdoors – Thursday, June 12th, 12-1 PM

“As we combat federal attacks on public lands and cuts to recreation programs, it’s time to check in on our own progress in California expanding safe, fun and welcoming outdoor experiences. Outdoors for All is an ambitious vision to help ALL Californians get outdoors and into nature. As we celebrate California State Parks Week, we’ll check in on our progress. We’ll talk to leaders bringing more people outside through creative new partnerships and discuss how we maintain this movement in uncertain times.” Register in advance here.

📢 State Water Board Announces New Water Rights Reporting System is Coming Soon!

The State Water Resources Control Board is launching a new and improved system called CalWATRS (short for California Water Accounting Tracking and Reporting System) to make reporting water rights easier and more efficient. This system will help the state manage water data better and make it easier for the public to access important information. 

What You Need to Know 

• Early Access Starts in July 2025 You’ll be able to explore and get used to the new CalWATRS system from July through September 2025. This is your chance to try it out before official reporting begins. Look for more information on the CalWATRS website. 
• Official Reporting Begins October 2025 You can start submitting your water rights reports to CalWATRS in October 2025. Reports for the 2024-2025 water year will be due by January 31, 2026. More details and instructions will be shared closer to October. 
• Current System (eWRIMS) Will Close June 8, 2025 The current system, eWRIMS, will stop accepting reports on June 8, 2025. You’ll still be able to search for water rights information in eWRIMS after that, but you won’t be able to submit anything new. 
• No Changes to Old Reports from June 8 – September 30, 2025 During the switch to CalWATRS, you won’t be able to edit or amend past reports between June 8 and September 30, 2025. If you need to make changes to old reports, do it before June 8 in eWRIMS, or wait until after October 1 in CalWATRS. 
• CalWATRS Website and Email Updates The CalWATRS website is your go-to hub for the latest news, system updates, and helpful resources. While you’re there, sign up for the CalWATRS email list to receive important announcements and helpful information straight to your inbox. 

We appreciate your help and patience as we make this big improvement. Like with any new system, there may be a few bumps along the way, but we’re here to support you and make the transition as smooth as possible. More help and guidance will be available soon! For questions or assistance, please email CalWATRS-help@waterboards.ca.gov

CA Water Commission Presents Paper on Potential Drought Strategies for Protecting Communities and Fish and Wildlife in the Event of Drought

At its June 18, 2025, the California Water Commission will hear a presentation on the Drought Resiliency Interagency & Partners (DRIP) Collaborative’s work and recommendations on drought management. The meeting will also feature an update on California’s Water Supply Strategy. The final agenda is attached and the meeting will allow for in-person and virtual attendance. Information on how to participate, can be found here.

The Water Commission published a white paper in January 2025 on Strategies for Protecting Communities and Fish and Wildlife in the Event of Drought The meeting will be held on,.

These presentations fulfill an objective in the Commission’s Strategic Plan, to track efforts related to the Commission’s previously issued white papers, and use its public forum to daylight State progress on these topics by inviting briefings and public input.

California Water Commission Drought Strategies for Protecting Communities and Fish and Wildlife

In the press:

• CA Water Plan eNews 6/4/25
• Maven's Notebook Weekly June 1-6, 2025
• Maven's Notebook Weekend Edition 6/8/25
• The monthly Abacela Weather-Climate Summary and Forecast is now available here.

• NBC Bay Area Sonoma County Water begins inflation of Russian River rubber dam 5/31/25
• ABC 7 News: New high-tech maps developed by Stanford could fast track groundwater recharge: Here's how it works 6/1/25
• Phys.org: The atmosphere's growing thirst is making droughts worse, even where it rains 6/4/25
• UC Santa Barbara (via Maven's Notebook): The atmosphere’s growing thirst is making droughts worse, even where it rains 6/5/25
• Press Release: City of Ukiah to Host Town Hall on Proposed Ukiah Valley Reorganization, Thursday, June 19th (For updates and more information, visit www.cityofukiah.com/annexation)