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Drought

Drought is a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.  In 2022, the Russian River Watershed is experiencing a third year of low rainfall resulting in poor soil moisture, stressed environment, and reduced runoff into storage reservoirs.

Check out the articles and websites linked below, resources in the side bar, and the Conservation page of this website.

 

 

California Water commission

California Water Commission Investigation of Potential Strategies for Managing Long-Term Drought. 

California's Water Resilience Portfolio Action 26.3 directs the State to develop strategies to protect communities and fish and wildlife in the event of drought lasting at least six years. Shifting hydrology has led to increased instances of drought in California, made more severe by climate change, as extreme weather patterns affect the amount of rain and snow we get, impacting how we are able to…

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