Russian River Weekly Update 7/22/24

Russian River at Riverside Park, June 30, 2024 by CJ Watt

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Reservoir Storage & Operations:

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

A table showing storage data for Lakes Mendocino, Pillsbury, and Sonoma, including current storage, target or deviation, percent fulfillment, and 7-day change.

A chart showing Lake Mendocino Storage data across multiple years with comparisons of storage curves.

Graph showing Lake Pillsbury storage data over years, with lines for actual storage levels and dashed lines for target scenarios.

A graph showing Lake Sonoma's water storage levels from 2016 to 2024, with dates and acre-feet measurements on the axes.

Scott Dam, by CalTrout-Kyle Schwartz in Revelator article 4-19-23

Trans Basin Diversion Future

The Round Valley Indian Tribes filed a motion to intervene regarding the ongoing development of the Final Draft Surrender Agreement and the Final Surrender Application and Decommissioning Plan by PG&E. “Despite … extensive measures, the Tribe currently is not party to any of the major discussions or proceedings regarding the Project.” “The Tribe has now chosen to move for intervention in an exhaustive effort to be fairly included in the conversations that determine the divestment of the facilities and waters on their ancestral lands”

2024, 7-16 Round Valley IndianTribes Motion to Intervention decommissioning plan.pdf

Press Democrat Opinion - Close to Home: Tailor state water rules to local needs, 7/21/24
By Melanie Bagby, a member of the Cloverdale City Council

California Natural Resources Agency Hosts Virtual Discussion on Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace for Disability Pride Month

In honor of Disability Pride Month and in celebration of the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, join Secretary Crowfoot to discuss the importance of disability inclusion in the workplace and explore how embracing a diverse workforce with individuals of all abilities can benefit your organization.
The discussion will cover key points like the power of disability representation in fostering a positive company culture, leveraging the unique skills and perspectives of disabled employees to drive innovation, creating accessible work environments for all, dismantling unconscious bias to cultivate respect, and sharing best practices for building a truly inclusive workforce that benefits everyone.

When: Tuesday, July 23, 2024, from noon to 1pm
How: Register to join here.
Moderator: Wade Crowfoot, Secretary, Natural Resources Agency

In the press:

Recently Published Reports, Fact Sheets, and newsletters, etc.

CA Water Plan eNews July 17, 2024
Maven's Notebook July 15-19, 2024
Mendocino County Resource Conservation District newsletter: summertime fledglings and elk calves
City of Ukiah Climate Action Community Workshop: see flyer below:

City of Ukiah Climate Workshop Notice, July 2024.pdf

Articles:

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