Russian River Weekly Upddate 7/29/24
![Aerial photo of Lake Mendocino at Coyote Valley Dam, 2010](https://streamline.imgix.net/b351ad2f-7a31-4ba3-a962-7a7561f75aba/e1e30c95-6d92-4ca9-9e97-53626ced41dc/2010%20Lake%20Mendocino%20aerial%20photo.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&w=2000&h=2000&fit=max&or=0&s=b7acab63fc40f05c502308299ecb006b)
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Reservoir Storage & Operations:
Water supply information provided by Sonoma Water (find more water storage info here).
![Table showing water storage data for Lake Mendocino, Lake Pillsbury, and Lake Sonoma, including current, target storage, and recent changes.](https://streamline.imgix.net/b351ad2f-7a31-4ba3-a962-7a7561f75aba/e2384993-c29b-452e-abb8-a781d916d7f5/Screenshot%202024-07-29%20085223.png?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&w=2000&h=2000&fit=max&or=0&s=c97640bcdf1afc218ade44ec1e4ed3cf)
![The image shows a line graph detailing Lake Mendocino Storage levels for various years, including projected storage data.](https://streamline.imgix.net/b351ad2f-7a31-4ba3-a962-7a7561f75aba/84738633-f26a-4f03-a6e9-602f4836cef0/Screenshot%202024-07-29%20085320.png?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&w=2000&h=2000&fit=max&or=0&s=b14075742d39c876ea7d727f1d7d9de7)
![A graph showing Lake Pillsbury storage levels across different years with target storage scenario lines.](https://streamline.imgix.net/b351ad2f-7a31-4ba3-a962-7a7561f75aba/bfb27c85-f776-4ba3-8fe4-42db7339f7f9/Screenshot%202024-07-29%20085344.png?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&w=2000&h=2000&fit=max&or=0&s=fdfca39d5bab082bcee3d5e1ab1646a5)
![A graph showing Lake Sonoma's storage levels over several years, with lines representing different years and storage curves.](https://streamline.imgix.net/b351ad2f-7a31-4ba3-a962-7a7561f75aba/864811bc-c0b3-4bcb-a2e5-b83b63a4f7f4/Screenshot%202024-07-29%20085336.png?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&w=2000&h=2000&fit=max&or=0&s=cddfa3d1d35f9d64c635d47341b7ae00)
Forest Health Pilot Grant Opportunity
![North Coast Resource Partnership logo, NCRP](https://streamline.imgix.net/b351ad2f-7a31-4ba3-a962-7a7561f75aba/3377be5e-f0ed-46a7-bab5-6d295abdd10f/Screenshot%202023-10-09%20133119.png?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&w=2000&h=2000&fit=max&or=0&s=9e8d8be5f23253e3382071434ccffc9a)
The North Coast Resource Partnership (NCRP) is soliciting proposals for NCRP CAL FIRE Forest Health Pilot Projects: to implement restoration and reforestation activities that significantly increase the resiliency of forests in the North Coast while also mitigating climate change, protecting communities from fire risk, strengthening rural economies, and improving water and air quality. Project Proposals are due AUGUST 4! Proposal Materials, Instructions & Project Review Guidelines are available on the NCRP informational website:
NCRP CAL FIRE Forest Health Pilot Implementation Grants
To support project proponents develop application materials for the NCRP CAL FIRE Forest Health Pilot Solicitation, the NCRP is providing office hours and technical support. For more information Contact Rose Roberts at rroberts@northcoastresourcepartnership.org
In the press:
Recently Published Reports, Fact Sheets, and newsletters, etc.
- CA Water Plan eNews, July 24, 2024
- Maven's Notebook July 21-26, 2024
- Mendocino County Resource Conservation District newsletter - Great Egrets and Brush Rabbits
Articles:
- PPIC Rethinking Stormwater—From Waste to Treasure, 7/22/24
- Columbia Climate School: The Case for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure, 7.22/24
- Governor's Office: Governor Newsom announces historic land return effort on the 5th anniversary of California’s apology to Native Americans, 6/18/24
- Governor's Office: California leaders announce 2024 state budget agreement, 6/22/24
- PPIC: Rethinking Stormwater—From Waste to Treasure, 7/22/24
- Decanter: Dry-farming in American viticulture? Irrigation and a changing climate, 7/23/24
- State Water Board (via Maven's Notebook): Since launch of landmark state program, 900,000 more Californians have access to safe, affordable drinking water, 7/23/24
- San Fran Chronicle: Map shows where California ‘atmospheric thirst’ ramped up following historic July heat wave, 7/24/24
- The Conversation: Extreme heat is breaking global records: Why this isn’t ‘just summer,’ and what climate change has to do with it, 7/9/24
- SLS: Investing in Nature to Fight Climate Change and Help Communities Thrive, 7/22/24
- Cal Chamber: New Report Finds Progress Toward California Groundwater Sustainability, but Drought Poses Challenge, 7/18/24
- Maven's Notebook, STATELINE: In long-sought change, states must consider tribal rights when crafting water rules, 8/25/24
- CA Water Blog: When Rivers Run Dry, 7/28/24