Russian River Weekly Update 7/22/24
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Reservoir Storage & Operations:
Water supply information provided by Sonoma Water (find more water storage info here).
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:
Articles:
- CapRadio: California’s freshwater ecosystems are in urgent peril: new report suggests a portfolio of tools may help, 7/15/24
- Ag Alert: Cover crops offer water-holding benefits, 7/17/24
- UCI News: UC Irvine Earth system scientists discover missing piece in climate models, 7/15/24
- UCSB Current: Groundwater is key to protecting global ecosystems, 7/17/24
- Fresh Plaza: Paper highlights how climate change challenges, transforms agriculture, 7/19/24
- CalChamber: New Report Finds Progress Toward California Groundwater Sustainability, but Drought Poses Challenge, 7/18/24
- USGS (via Maven's Notebook): The science that transformed a dry streambed into an oasis, 7/19/24
- Maven's Notebook Feature: From litigation to collaboration: How environmentalists and water agencies went from fighting over fish to helping them, 7/15/24