Press Releases
Local Quagga/Zebra Mussel Prevention Program Receives Federal Funding Authorization as Part of Water Resources Legislation
Published on December 09, 2020
December 9, 2020 - For Immediate Release
Contact: Brad Sherwood, 707-322-8192
(Santa Rosa, CA) Representative Jared Huffman this week delivered good news to the Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) and County of Mendocino; federal funding is being authorized to support invasive quagga and zebra mussel prevention efforts such as the mussel-sniffing dogs at Lake Sonoma and Lake Mendocino…
Emergency Water Conservation Request Is Lifted Due To Progress On Halting Spread Of The Walbridge Fire
Published on August 27, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 27, 2020
CONTACT: Barry Dugan, Principal Programs Specialist: 707-547-1930, 707-331-2040, barry.dugan@scwa.ca.gov
Santa Rosa, CA – Sonoma Water announced today (8/27/20) that the Emergency Water Conservation Request that was issued at the start of the Walbridge and Meyers fires has been rescinded. Citing the progress made by firefighters on containing th…
Third Driest Year on Record Leads to Reduced Russian River Flow Request to Protect Fisheries, Water Users Urged to Continue Saving Water
Published on June 08, 2020
June 8, 2020 - For immediate release
CONTACT: Brad Sherwood, Community and Government Affairs Manager, 707-322-8192 or 707-547-1927, brad.sherwood@scwa.ca.gov
(Santa Rosa, CA) The Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) today filed a Temporary Urgency Change Petition (TUCP) with the State Water Resources Control Board to reduce Russian River minimum in-stream flows this summer. With…
Public Hearing on Sanitation Rates continued, will be held During June 9 virtual Board Meeting
Published on May 23, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 23, 2020
CONTACT: Barry Dugan: Principal Programs Specialist, 707-547-1930, 707-331-2040, barry.dugan@scwa.ca.gov
Santa Rosa, CA – The Public Hearing to consider increasing the annual sewer service charge provided by and scheduled for the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Sonoma County Water Agency on behalf of the Sanitation Zones…
Public Hearing on Sanitation Rates continued, will be held During June 9 virtual Board Meeting
Published on May 23, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 23, 2020
CONTACT: Barry Dugan: Principal Programs Specialist, 707-547-1930, 707-331-2040, barry.dugan@scwa.ca.gov
Santa Rosa, CA – The Public Hearing to consider increasing the annual sewer service charge provided by and scheduled for the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Sonoma County Water Agency on behalf of the Sanitation Zones…
Russian River Biological Opinion Meeting 3/12/20 Postponed
Published on March 11, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 11, 2020
CONTACT: Barry Dugan: Principal Programs Specialist, 707-547-1930, 707-331-2040, barry.dugan@scwa.ca.gov
Healdsburg, CA – The Public Policy Facilitating Committee (PPFC) annual meeting and tour scheduled for March 12, 2020 at the Healdsburg Community Center have been postponed due to concerns for public health and safety as the result …
Public Opportunity to Learn About Habitat Projects that Benefit Threatened Fish in the Russian River Watershed (Sorry, Meeting Has Been Cancelled)
Published on March 09, 2020
UPDATE 3/11/20 - Sorry, this meeting has been cancelled. View Updated Press Release.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 9, 2020
CONTACT - Barry Dugan, Principal Programs Specialist, 707-547-1930, 707-331-2040, barry.dugan@scwa.ca.gov
Healdsburg, CA – On Thursday, March 12, the Public Policy Facilitating Committee (PPFC) will host its annual meeting to receive reports and presentations o…
Russian River Inflatable Dam Being Inflated Today
Published on February 28, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 28, 2020
CONTACT - Barry Dugan: 707-547-1930 (office), 707-331-2040 (cell), barry.dugan@scwa.ca.gov
Santa Rosa, CA – Due to a dry February and warm temperatures, the Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) today began the process of inflating its rubber dam located in the Russian River near Forestville. The rubber dam is a critical component of the R…
Emergency Repairs for Russian River-Cotati Aqueduct Approved
Published on February 25, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 25, 2020
CONTACT - Barry Dugan: 707-547-1930 (office), 707-331-2040 (cell), barry.dugan@scwa.ca.gov
Santa Rosa, CA – The Board of Directors of the Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) today approved a resolution to allow emergency repairs for a portion of the Russian River-Cotati Aqueduct.
The emergency declaration allows repairs to take place …
Russian River Inflatable Dam Being Deflated Today
Published on December 02, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - December 2, 2019
CONTACT - Barry Dugan: 707-547-1930 (office), 707-331-2040 (cell) barry.dugan@scwa.ca.gov
Santa Rosa, CA –The Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) today began the process of deflating its rubber dam located in the Russian River near Forestville. Sonoma Water routinely deflates the rubber dam when Russian River flow…