Sonoma County Water Agency

2012 Stream Maintenance Program Balances Habitat Enhancement, Flood Control Conveyance

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

For Immediate Release May 24, 2012 CONTACT:Brad Sherwood707.547.1927 (Office)707.322.8192 (Cell)sherwood@scwa.ca.gov (Santa Rosa, CA) The Sonoma County Water Agency (Water Agency) on June 15 will begin stream maintenance activities in or near

Students Receive Awards for Water Awareness Month Video Contest

Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

PRESS RELEASE - May 18, 2012 - For Immediate Release CONTACT: Brad Sherwood, 707.547.1927 (Office), 707.322.8192 (Cell), sherwood@scwa.ca.gov (Santa Rosa, CA) The recipie

Russian River Rubber Dam to be Inflated: Fishermen, Boaters Must Portage Around Dam

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

For Immediate Release: May 14, 2012 CONTACT:Brad Sherwood707.547.1927 (Office)707.322.8192 (Cell)sherwood@scwa.ca.gov (Santa Rosa, CA) The Sonoma County Water Agency (Water Agency) on Tuesday, May 29 will begin inflating its rubber dam on the

Water Agency, County of Sonoma Join Regional Effort to Prevent Spread of Invasive Mussels

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

For Immediate Release May 11, 2012 CONTACT:Brad Sherwood707.547.1927 (Office)707.322.8192 (Cell)sherwood@scwa.ca.gov Sheriff’s Office, Regional Parks, U.S. Army Corps of Engineer Park Rangers to Distribute Inspection Cards at Local Waterways,

Sonoma County Water Agency Achieves Climate Registry Platinum Status

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

May 7, 2012 - PRESS RELEASE - For Immediate Release CONTACT: Amy Bolten, Public Information Officer, (707) 547-1981, (707) 322-8156 (Santa Rosa, CA) - The nation’s leading verifier of carbon emission inventories has recognized the Sonoma Coun

Opening of New "Nursery" for Endangered Russian River Salmon

Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

PRESS RELEASE - May 2, 2012 - For Immediate Release CONTACT: Brandon Beach - 415.503.6958 (office) - 415.420.9593 (cell) - Brandon.A.Beach@usace.army.mil Ann DuBay - 707.524.8378 (office) - 707.322.8185 (cell) - ann.dubay@scwa.ca.gov (Geyserv

Board Takes Next Step on Community Energy Plan

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500

PRESS RELEASE: April 10, 2012 - For Immediate Release CONTACT: Amy Bolten - 707.547.1981, Cell Phone: 707.322.8156 Santa Rosa, CA – The Sonoma County Water Agency Board of Directors voted today to continue exploring a plan that would

Proposed Rate Increase Notices Issued to County Sanitation Ratepayers

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500

For Immediate Release April 2, 2012 CONTACT:Brad Sherwood707.547.1927 (Office)707.322.8192 (Cell)sherwood@scwa.ca.gov (Santa Rosa, CA) Fiscal Year 2012-13 sanitation rate increase notices, otherwise known as Proposition 218 notices, are being maile

March Miracle Rainfall Improves Water Supply Outlook

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500

For Immediate Release March 30, 2012 CONTACT:Brad Sherwood707.547.1927 (Office)707.322.8192 (Cell)sherwood@scwa.ca.gov (Santa Rosa, CA) Thanks to the “March Miracle” rainfall, on April 1 Russian River water supply conditions will change

Survey Shows Support for Community Energy Plan

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500

March 14, 2012 - For Immediate Release CONTACT: Amy Bolten 707.547.1981, Cell Phone 707.322.8156 Santa Rosa, CA – A survey of Sonoma County residents found strong support for clean energy options, incl

Sonoma Valley Recycled Water Reservoir Wins Environmental Award

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0600

March 6th, 2012 For Immediate Release CONTACT: Brad Sherwood, Public Information Officer, Phone: (707)547-1927, Fax: (707)528-2080 Sonoma, CA –The American Public Works Association (APWA) honored the Sonoma County Water Agency

Russian River Water Supply System Designated "Critical"

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0600

PRESS RELEASE - March 1, 2012 - For Immediate Release CONTACT: Ann DuBay - 707.524.8378 (Office), 707.322.8185 (Cell), Ann.DuBay@scwa.ca.gov Water Supply Reservoirs in Fair Condition, but Efficient Water Use Encouraged (Santa Rosa, CA) Russ

East Washington Street Lane Closures Slated for Tree Removal

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600

February 27, 2012 - For Immediate Release CONTACT: Ann DuBay: 707.524.8378, Cell Phone 707.322.8185 (Petaluma, CA) On March 6 and 7, the Sonoma County Water Agency will remove two large eucalyptus tr

Russian River Watershed Independent Science Review Panel Established

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600

February 22, 2012 - For Immediate Release CONTACT: Brad Sherwood: 707.547.1927 (Office), 707.322.8192 (Cell), sherwood@scwa.ca.gov (Santa Rosa, CA) The Sonoma C

Russian River County Sanitation District to Unveil New Ultraviolet Disinfection System

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600

February 22, 2012 - MEDIA ADVISORY - For Immediate Release CONTACT: Brad Sherwo

Water supply, sanitation public tours scheduled

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600

February 21, 2012 - For Immediate Release CONTACT: Brad Sherwood: 707.547.1927 (Office), 707.322.8192 (Cell), sherwood@scwa.ca.gov (Santa Rosa, CA) The Sonoma County Wate

Additional Federal Funding Secured for Russian River Biological Opinion Projects

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600

For Immediate Release &

Grant funding meeting scheduled for Bay Area Integrated Regional Water Management Plan

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600

For Immediate Release &

Public Meeting Scheduled on 15-year Plan for Russian River Fisheries, Water Supply

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600

February 7, 2012: For Immediate Release CONTACT: Ann DuBay 707.524.8378, Cell Phone: 707.322.8185 Santa Rosa, CA – A 15-year blueprint to help endangered and threatened fish while maintaining the regio

High-Efficiency Fixture Direct-Install Program Returns

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600

For Immediate Release &

Russian River Water Supply System Designated "Dry"

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600

For Immediate Release February 1, 2012 CONTACT:Brad Sherwood707.547.1927 (Office)707.322.8192 (Cell)sherwood@scwa.ca.gov Russian River Water Supply System Designated “Dry” Water Supply Reservoirs in Fair Condition (Santa Rosa, CA) The

Russian River Rubber Dam being lowered in preparation for rain

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600

For Immediate Release

Santa Rosa Aqueduct to receive seismic upgrade

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600

For Immediate Release: December 20, 2011 CONTACT: Brad Sherwood707.547.1927 (Office)707.322.8192 (Cell)sherwood@scwa.ca.gov (Santa Rosa, CA) The Sonoma County Water Agency (Water Agency) has begun preparation work to perform seismic upgrades o

New Sonoma Valley Medicine Drop-Off Locations

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600

For Immediate Release:December 16, 2011 CONTACT:Brad Sherwood707.547.1927 (Office)707.322.8192 (Cell)sherwood@scwa.ca.gov New Sonoma Valley Medicine Drop-Off Locations (Sonoma, CA) The Safe Medicine Disposal Program continues to grow with the addi

New Medicine Drop-Off Location at Sonoma County Water Agency

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600

For Immediate Release:December 9, 2011 CONTACT:Brad Sherwood707.547.1927 (Office)707.322.8192 (Cell)sherwood@scwa.ca.gov (Santa Rosa, CA) The Safe Medicine Disposal Program continues to grow with the addition of a new drop-off location at the Sonom

Petaluma Meeting on Multi-Benefit Flood Control Projects

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600

November 23, 2011 - For Immediate Release Contact: Ann DuBay 707.524.8378, Cell Phone: 707.322.8185 Petaluma, CA – The Flood Zone 2A Advisory Committee is holding a meeting to discuss projects in the upper Petaluma River Watershed that could

New Volume-Based Rate Structure Proposed for Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600

For Immediate Release November 21, 2011 CONTACT:Brad Sherwood707.547.1927 (Office)707.322.8192 (Cell)sherwood@scwa.ca.gov (Sonoma, CA) Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District (District) residential ratepayers will soon have the ability to lower th

Water Agency Board Approves Dry Creek Habitat Demonstration Project

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600

For Immediate Release November 16, 2011 CONTACT:Ann DuBay707.24.378 (Office)707.322.8185 (Cell)ann.dubay@scwa.ca.gov (Healdsburg, CA) On Tuesday,November 15 the Sonoma County Water Agency Board of Directors voted to approve a habitat enh

Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Michael L. Connor Tours New 37 Million Gallon Sonoma Valley Recycled Water Reservoir

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600

For Immediate Release November 10, 2011 CONTACT:Brad Sherwood Office: 707.524.1927Cell Phone: 707.322.8192 Sonoma, CA –Sonoma Valley groundwater basins will soon get some reprieve when a 100-acre foot, 37 million gallon recycl

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Grant Received for Russian River Estuary Study

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release:October 17, 2011 CONTACT: Brad Sherwood707.547.1927 (Office)707.570.7448 (Cell)sherwood@scwa.ca.gov (Santa Rosa, CA) The Sonoma County Water Agency (Water Agency) in cooperation with the University of

Lake Mendocino Water Releases Increased to Secure Flood Control Capacity

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500

For Immediate Release:October 14, 2011 CONTACT:Brad Sherwood707.547.1927 (Office)707.322.8192 (Cell)sherwood@scwa.ca.gov (Santa Rosa, CA) Water releases from Lake Mendocino will nearly double over the next four weeks starting Saturday, Octobe

Sonoma Meeting on Stormwater Management-Groundwater Recharge Scoping Study

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500

October 11, 2011 - For Immediate Release

Over 1,100 Pounds of Unwanted Medicine Collected During Round Up Week

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release September 29, 2011 CONTACT:Brad Sherwood707.547.1927 (Office)707.570.7448 (Cell)sherwood@scwa.ca.gov (Santa Rosa, CA) Just over 1,100 pounds of unwanted medicine and 137 pounds of sharps (such as hypodermic ne

Petaluma Meeting on Multi-Benefit Flood Control Projects

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500

PRESS RELEASE September 27, 2011 - For Immediate Release CONTACT: Ann DuBay 707.524.8378, Cell Phone: 707.322.8185 Petaluma, CA – The Flood Zone 2A Advisory Committee is holding a meeting to discuss projects in the upper Petal

250 Pounds of Unwanted Medicine Collected - Round Up Week Concludes September 23

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release - September 21, 2011 CONTACT: Brad Sherwood 707.547.1927 (Office), 707.570.7448 (Cell), sherwood@scwa.ca.gov (Santa Rosa, CA) Approximately 250 pounds of unwanted medicine has been collected since t

Creek Maintenance Parallels Highway 101

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Sonoma County Water Agency stream maintenance crews are clearing cattails and sediment from Corona Creek in the Petaluma area, in a location highly visible from Highway 101. The area surrounding Corona Creek is one of the areas in Petaluma that has a

Public Encouraged to Drop Off Unwanted Medicine September 19 to September 23

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500

For Immediate Release:September 1, 2011 CONTACT:Brad SherwoodSonoma County Water Agency707.547.1927 (Office)707.570.7448 (Cell)sherwood@scwa.ca.gov (Santa Rosa, CA) Beginning on September 19 through September 23, the public can drop off unwanted me

State Approves Funding for North Coast and Bay Area Projects

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500

For Immediate Release August 24, 2011 CONTACT:Brad Sherwood707.547.1927 (Office)707.570.7448 (Cell)sherwood@scwa.ca.gov (Santa Rosa, CA) The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) this month announced final approval for integrated water man

Final Estuary Management Project Environmental Review Certified and Project Approved

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500

August 16, 2011- For Immediate Release CONTACT: Ann DuBay 707.524.8378, Cell Phone: 707.322.8185 Santa Rosa, CA – Today the Sonoma County Water Agency Board of Directors (Board) certified an Environmental Impact report (EIR) and approve

Construction Begins on New 37 Million Gallon Sonoma Valley Recycled Water Reservoir

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500

August 11, 2011 - For Immediate Release CONTACT:Brad Sherwood707.547.1927 (Office)707.570.7448 (Cell)sherwood@scwa.ca.gov

Water supply public tours scheduled

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500

For Immediate Release:August 10, 2011 Contact:Brad Sherwood707.547.1927 (Office)707.570.7448 (Cell)sherwood@scwa.ca.gov (Santa Rosa, CA) The Sonoma County Water Agency (Water Agency) invites the public to attend one of two free half day tours of th

Final Estuary Management Project Environmental Review Released

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Sonoma County Water Agency - PRESS RELEASE July 28, 2011 - For Immediate Release CONTACT: Ann DuBay 707.524.8378, Cell Phone: 707.322.8185 Jenner, CA – A project to change the way the Sonoma County Water Agency (Water Agency) manages

Public Tours of Sonoma Valley, Russian River Sanitation Districts Scheduled

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Media Advisory For Immediate Release:July 5, 2011 Contact:Brad Sherwood(707) 547-1927 (office)(707) 570-7448 (cell) (Santa Rosa, CA) What happens to your wastewater after you flush the toilet? Better yet, how is wastewater treated and reused to be

Innovative Biomass Project Receives Approval to Move Ahead

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Press Release For Immediate Release:June 21, 2011 Contact:Amy BoltenPublic Information Officer(707) 547-1981 (Santa Rosa, CA) — The Sonoma County Water Agency (Water Agency) Board of Directors today approved on a 3-1-1 vote a Renewable Fuel

2011 Stream Maintenance Program Balances Habitat Enhancement, Flood Control Conveyance

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Press Release For Immediate Release:June 20, 2011 Contact:Brad Sherwood(707) 547-1927(707) 570-7448 (cell)sherwood@scwa.ca.gov (Santa Rosa, CA) The Sonoma County Water Agency (Water Agency) on June 15 began stream maintenance activities in or near

Sewer Main, Recycled Water Pipeline Projects in Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Press Release For Immediate Release:June 14, 2011 Contact:Brad Sherwood(707) 547-1927(707) 570-7448sherwood@scwa.ca.gov (Sonoma, CA) Preparation work has begun in the Sonoma Valley County Sanitation (District) for two pipeline construction project

Department of Fish and Game Awards $250,000 Grant for Mirabel Fish Ladder Replacement Project

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Press Release For Immediate Release:June 10, 2011 Contact:Brad Sherwood(707) 547-1927(707) 570-7448 (cell)sherwood@scwa.ca.gov (Santa Rosa, CA) The Department of Fish and Game has awarded the Sonoma County Water Agency with a $250,000 Fisheries Re

Youth Workers Kick-off Summer Jobs Program

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Media Advisory For Immediate Release:June 8, 2011 Contact:Karen FiesWorkforce Investment Force(707) 565-8500 (Santa Rosa, CA)– On Thursday, June 16, approximately 200 young people will be removing invasive plants, clearing trails and sprucin

State Water Board Orders Lower Summertime Flows in Russian River

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Press Release For Immediate Release:June 8, 2011 Contact:Ann DuBay(707) 524-8378(707) 322-8185 (cell) (Santa Rosa, CA) As it has done in the past two years, the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) recently issued an order loweri

Drilling of Sonoma Valley Groundwater Monitoring Wells Commences

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Press Release For Immediate Release June 2, 2011 &nbs

Public Encouraged to Attend Hearing on 2010 Urban Water Management Plan

Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Press Release For Immediate Relase:May 20, 2011 Contact:Brad Sherwood(707) 547-1927 Office(707) 570-7448 Cell (Santa Rosa, CA) The Sonoma County Water Agency (Water Agency) Board of Directors on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 2:10 p.m. will hold a publi

Safe Medicine Disposal Program Rounds Up 600 Pounds of Unwanted Medication

Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Press Release For Immediate Release:May 6, 2011 Contact:Brad Sherwood(707) 547-1927 (office)(707) 570-7448 (cell) (Santa Rosa, CA) More than 600 pounds of unwanted medicine and approximately 212 pounds of sharps were collected throughout Sonoma Co

Russian River Rubber Dam to be Inflated

Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Press Release For Immediate Release:May 6, 2011 Contact:Brad Sherwood(707) 547-1927 (office)(707) 570-7448 (cell)sherwood@scwa.ca.gov (Santa Rosa, CA) The Sonoma County Water Agency (Water Agency) on Monday, May 9, 2011 will begin inflating its ru

Water Agency Stream Maintenance Program Endorsed by San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release April 29, 2011 Contact:Brad SherwoodWater Agency(707) 547-1927(707) 570-7448 (cell)sherwood@scwa.ca.gov Bruce WolfeWater Board(510) 622-2314 Water Agency Stream Maintenance Program Endorsed by San Franc

Occidental Composting Toilet Demonstration Program Launched

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500

For Immediate Release - April 19, 2011 CONTACT: Amy Bolten, Public Information Officer: (707) 547-1981, (707) 322-8156 (Occidental, CA) — The Occidental County Sanitation District tonight will host a public meeting to launch an innovative co

Russian River, Occidental Sanitation Districts Launch Direct Installation Program

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release: April 6, 2011 CONTACT: Brad Sherwood, Public Information Officer - 707.547.1927 (Office), 707.570.7448 (Cell) (Santa Rosa, CA) — The Russian River and Occidental County Sanitation Di

Russian River County Sanitation District Overflow

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release: March 22, 2011 CONTACT:Brad SherwoodPublic Information Officer707.547.1927 (office)707.570.7448 (cell)sherwood@scwa.ca.gov (Sonoma, CA) — Sonoma County Water Agency work crews responded to a wastewater ov

Board Approves Energy Policy and Community Choice Aggregation Program Feasibility Study

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release: March 22, 2011 CONTACT:Amy Bolten(707) 547-1981 (Office)(707) 322-8156 (Cell) (Santa Rosa, CA) — The Sonoma County Water Agency Board of Directors today approved funding for the development of

Update: Storm related wastewater overflows, damage

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Sonoma County Water Agency PRESS RELEASE March 21, 2011 - For Immediate Release CONTACT: Brad Sherwood, Public Information Officer - 707.547.1927 (office), 707.570.7448 (cell), sherwood@scwa.ca.gov

Heavy Rain Causes 900 Gallon Wastewater Overflow in Sonoma

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Press Release For Immediate Release: March 20, 2011 CONTACT:Brad SherwoodPublic Information Officer707.547.1927 (office)707.570.7448 (cell) Heavy Rain Causes 900 Gallon Wastewater Overflow in Sonoma (Sonoma, CA) — On March 20, 2011 between

Stream Maintenance Program Manual Receives "Outstanding Environmental Resource Document" Award

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600

March 8, 2011 For Immediate Release Sonoma County Water Agency PRESS RELEASE CONTACT:Brad SherwoodPublic Information Officer(707) 547-1927 Stream Maintenance Program Manual Receives “Outstanding Environmental Resource Document” Award

Grant Davis Appointed Sonoma County Water Agency General Manager

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0600

February 15, 2011 - PRESS RELEASE: For Immediate Release CONTACT: Brad Sherwood, Public Information Officer: 707.547.1927 (Office) 707.570.7448 (Cell) (Santa Rosa, CA) — The Sonoma County Water Agency (Water Agency) Board of Directors today

Water Agency Receives Global Standardization Certifications

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600

Press Release For Immediate Release: January 14, 2011 Contact:Amy Christopherson Bolten(707) 322-8156 (Santa Rosa, CA) — The Sonoma County Water Agency on January 10 joined the ranks of Fortune 500 companies and only one other public water u

Last Opportunity for Public to Attend Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Planning Workshop

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600

MEDIA ADVISORY - January 6, 2011 - For Immediate Release CONTACT: Ann DuBay 707.524.8378, Cell Phone: 707.322.8185 Rohnert Park, CA – The last of three educational workshops on groundwater in the Santa Rosa Plain will be held Wednesday, Jan

Update: Water Agency Estimates a Total of 28,250 Gallons of Wastewater Overflowed from Several Southern Sonoma County Locations

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0600

Press Release For Immediate Release: December 29, 2010 Contact: Brad SherwoodPublic Information Officer707-570-7448 (cell) (Sonoma, CA) — Sonoma County Water Agency officials on December 28 and 29, 2010 responded to several small wastewater

Water Agency Responds to Weather-Related Events in Sonoma Valley

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0600

PRESS RELEASE December 21, 2010 - For Immediate Release CONTACT: Ann DuBay, Public Information Officer - 707.524.8378, 707.292.9250 Sonoma, CA — Sonoma County Water Agency crews on December 20 responded to a leak in a levee in the H

Estuary Management Plan Environmental Review Released

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0600

Sonoma County Water Agency PRESS RELEASE December 15, 2010 - For Immediate Release CONTACT: Ann DuBay - 707.524.8378, Cell Phone 707.322.8185 Jenner, CA &

Sebastopol Workshop on Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Planning

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0600

November 29, 2010 - For Immediate Release CONTACT: Ann DuBay 707.524.8378, Cell Phone: 707.322.8185 Sebastopol Workshop on Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Planning Sebastopol, CA – The second of three educational workshops on groundwater in th

Workshops Scheduled on Groundwater Planning

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0600

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release: November 10, 2010 CONTACT: Ann DuBay: 707.524.8378 | 707.322.8185 Workshops Scheduled on Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Planning Santa Rosa, CA--Three educational workshops on groundwater in the Santa Rosa Plain

November 4 Public Meeting Slated to Discuss Russian River Flow Reductions

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release &nbs

Santa Rosa Aqueduct Gets Major Check-up, Receives $1.3 Million FEMA Grant

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Press Release For Immediate Release: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 Contact: Brad Sherwood (707) 547-1927 (Santa Rosa, CA) Today the Sonoma County Water Agency held a media availability to announce two major developments to ensure its

North Bay Drinking Water Aqueduct to be Shut Down for Maintenance

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Media Advisory For Immediate Release: October 22, 2010 Contact: Brad Sherwood (707) 547-1927 or (707) 570-7448 (cell) (Santa Rosa, CA) On Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 2 a.m. the Sonoma County Water Agency will shut down a main wa

State Appellate Court Upholds Sonoma County Water Agency Water Management Plan

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500

PRESS RELEASE - October 8, 2010 - For Immediate Release CONTACT: Ann DuBay 707.524.8378, Cell Phone: 707.322.8185 State Appellate Court Upholds Sonoma County Water Agency Water Management Plan Santa Rosa, CA – On Friday, the Cal

Bay Area Streams to be Clear Cut under New Federal Policy, Community and Local Officials join together to send a message to the Feds, Save Our Trees

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Bay Area Flood Protection Agencies Media Advisory For Immediate Release: October 8, 2010 Contact: Mitch Avalon, 925-260-5329 (Richmond, CA) – On Monday, October 11, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at Wildcat Creek, Bay Area community leade

Sonoma County Water Agency Releases "Fish Flow" Environmental Document

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Sonoma County Water Agency PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release CONTACT: Ann DuBay 707.524.8378, Cell Phone: 707.322.8185 September 29, 2010 Sonoma County Water Agency Releases “Fish Flow” Environmental Document Santa Rosa, CA &nd

Agricultural Clean Energy Project Financing Pursued

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Agricultural Clean Energy Project Financing Pursued For Immediate Release: September 24, 2010 Contact: Amy Bolten (707) 547-1981 (office) (707) 322-8156 (cell) (Santa Rosa, CA) — The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors recei

Water Agency Board Recognizes Pollution Prevention Week

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Water Agency Board Recognizes Pollution Prevention Week For Immediate Release: September 21, 2010 Contact: Brad Sherwood 707.547.1927 (Office) 707.570.7448 (Cell) (Santa Rosa, CA) The Sonoma County Water Agency Board

Stream Maintenance Work to Commence in Santa Rosa Creek, Prince Memorial Greenway

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500

For Immediate Release: September 7, 2010 CONTACT: Brad Sherwood - 707.547.1927 (Office), 707.570.7448 (Cell) Stream Maintenance Work to Commence in Santa Rosa Creek, Prince Memorial Greenway North side of Santa Rosa Creek Trail to be

Youth Workers Explore their Future

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Karen FiesPhone: 707.565.8501 Youth Workers Explore their Future Santa Rosa, CA -- More than 160 young people will be exploring educational, employment, and future career options at the 2010 Summer Youth Ecology Corps

Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District Receives State Fine

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Press Release For Immediate Release: July 16, 2010 Contact: Brad Sherwood (707) 547-1927 (office) (707) 570-7448 (cell) (Santa Rosa, CA) —On Thursday, July 15, 2010 the Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District (District) was issu

Repair Work Successful at Sonoma Creek Wastewater Leak Site

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Press Release - Update #1, 2, 3 and FINAL 4 For Immediate Release: July 13, 2010 Contact: Brad Sherwood (707) 547-1927 (office) (707) 570-7448 (cell) (Sonoma, CA) — Below is update #1 on the repair work that took place today, Tue

Water Agency Stops Sonoma Creek Wastewater Leak in 3 Hours

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500

(Sonoma, CA) — On Monday, July 12 at 1:18 p.m., Sonoma County Water Agency officials were notified of a leaking sewage pipe where Madrone Road crosses Sonoma Creek. The leak was caused by a 3-4 inch crack in a section of the sewer main that lie

Russian River Rubber Dam to be Inflated June 14

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Press Release For Immediate Release: June 10, 2010 Contact: Brad Sherwoood 707.547.1927 (Office) 707.570.7448 (Cell) (Santa Rosa, CA) The Sonoma County Water Agency (Water Agency) on Monday, June 14 will begin inflating its rubber dam

Public Tour of Sonoma Valley Sanitation District

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Media Advisory For Immediate Release: June 9, 2010 Contact: Brad Sherwood 707. 547.1927 (Office) 707.570.7448 (Cell) (Sonoma, CA) The public and members of the media are welcome to tour the wastewater treatment facilities at

$849,000 Summer Youth Employment Program Approved by Sonoma County Board of Supervisors

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Joint Press Release For Immediate Release: June 1, 2010 Contact: Karen Fies (707) 565-8501 Santa Rosa – Today the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors and Board of Directors of the Sonoma County Water Agency approved a program that

Russian River Summer Flows Modified by Requirements of Biological Opinion

Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500

PRESS RELEASE Contact: Ann Dubay707.524.8378 | 707.322.8185 (Santa Rosa, CA) On Monday, May 24 the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) issued an order lowering minimum flows in the Russian River this summer. The SWRCB order respo

Treated Wastewater Accidently Released from Russian River Sanitation Plant

Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500

PRESS RELEASE - May 24, 2010 - For Immediate Release CONTACT: Ann DuBay, 707.524.8378 or 707.322.8185 (Santa Rosa, CA) — On Sunday May 23, approximately 300,000 gallons of tertiary treated wastewater were accidently released from the Russian

Students Receive Awards for Water Awareness Month Video Contest

Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500

For Immediate Release: May 21, 2010 Contact: Brad Sherwood (707) 547.1927

Water Agency Director Paul Kelley Appointed to California Water Commission

Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500

PRESS RELEASE - May 14, 2010 - For Immediate Release CONTACT: Brad Sherwood 707.547.1927, Cell Phone: 707.570.7448 (Santa Rosa, CA) Sonoma County Water Agency Director and County Supervisor Paul Kelley today was appointed by Governor Arnold S

Three Meetings Scheduled in Jenner, Santa Rosa on Estuary Management Plan

Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500

PRESS RELEASE Contact: Ann Dubay707.524.8378 | 707.322.8185 Jenner, CA – The Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) will hold two meetings on Wednesday, May 19 at the Jenner Community Center to discuss proposed changes to the Russian River estuary

Climate Protection Everybody Profits

Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500

For Immediate Release

Water Awareness Month Kicks Off

Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500

PRESS RELEASE - May 3, 2010 - For Immediate Release CONTACT: Brad Sherwoo

Cal EPA Secretary Adams, Schwarzenegger Administration Applauds Energy Independence Program

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Press Release For Immediate Release: April 30, 2010 Contact: Brad Sherwood (707) 547-1927 (Santa Rosa, CA) — On Friday, April 30 state and local officials celebrated the Sonoma County Energy Independence Program’s one-year annive

$24 Million Distributed to Local Energy, Water Efficiency Projects

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500

MEDIA ADVISORY For Immediate Release: April 28, 2010 Contact: Brad Sherwood (707) 547-1927 (Santa Rosa, CA) — On Friday, April 30 at the Kunde Family Estate, the Sonoma County Energy Independence Program will announce that it has provided mo

Normal Service Resumed on Santa Rosa Aqueduct

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500

PRESS RELEASE - For Immediate Release

Water Agency Responds to Santa Rosa Aqueduct Leak

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500

PRESS RELEASE: For Immediate Release CONTACT: Brad Sherwood, 707.570.7448 (Cell) or Ann DuBay 707.524.8378 Water Agency Responds to Santa Rosa Aqueduct Leak (Updated below) Leak stopped, Approximately 105,000 gallons of drinking water enters local

Conservation Direct-Installation Program Exceeds Expectations, Program to Close on April 30, 2010

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500

For Immediate Release:

SCWA Board Endorses Water Bond on November 2010 Ballot

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

CONTACT: Brad Sherwood, Public Information Officer, 707.547.1927 March 16, 2010 (Santa Rosa, CA) — The Sonoma County Water Agency Board of Directors today on a 4-1 vote took a support position on the Safe, Clean, and Reliable Drinking Water

Sonoma County Water Agency Selects Jay Jasperse as Interim Chief Engineer

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600

PRESS RELEASE - For Immediate Release CONTACT: Ann DuBay, Public Information Officer: 707.524.8378 or 707.322.8185 Santa Rosa, CA — Grant Davis, Interim General Manager of the Sonoma County Water Agency, announced on Thursday that Jay Ja

North Coast Counties One Step Closer to Starting Energy Independence Program

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600

For Immediate Release - February 22, 2010 CONTACT: Lisa Renton, Programs Specialist, 707.521.6206 (Santa Rosa, CA) —The North Coast Energy Independence Program received an official recommendation on February 10, 2010 to obtain a $4.38 million

Board Announces Grant Davis as Interim Water Agency General Manager

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600

(Santa Rosa, CA) — The Sonoma County Water Agency Board of Directors today announced that it will appoint Assistant General Manager Grant Davis as the Agency’s interim General Manger beginning February 23, 2010. Davis has serv

Dry Creek Biological Opinion work enters second phase

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600

Sonoma County Water Agency - MEDIA ADVISORY - For Immediate Release - January 27, 2010 CONTACT: Ann DuBay 707.524.8378, Cell Phone: 707.322.8185 Healdsburg, CA – Biologists and geologist who have spent 2009 studying Dry Creek will discuss fin

Water Agency Responds to Multiple Wastewater Overflows in Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600

Sonoma County Water Agency officials on January 20, 2010 at 9 a.m. began responding to several reported wastewater overflows into Nathanson Creek and Sonoma Creek in Sonoma, CA. The overflows were caused by heavy rainfall. Work crews, including A

Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Work Moving Forward

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600

Today the Board of Directors of the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) took an important step forward on a project to address groundwater issues in the Santa Rosa plain. A work plan unanimously approved by the board allows SCWA, in collaboration with

Water Agency Board Approves Composting Toilet Pilot Project

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600

CONTACT: Ann DuBay, 707.524.8378 & 707.322.8185 Santa Rosa, CA – Today the Sonoma County Water Agency Board of Directors approved a pilot project that will test “composting toilets” in Occidental. Composting toilets

SCWA Director Paul Kelley Elected President of the Association of California Water Agencies

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600

CONTACT: Brad Sherwood 707.547.1927 San Diego, CA – Sonoma County Water Agency Director Paul Kelley today was elected president of the Association of California Water Agencies. ACWA is the largest coalition of public water agencies in the coun

Santa Rosa and Sonoma County Water Agency Recognized for Environmental Stewardship

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600

CONTACT: Ann DuBay 707. 322.8185 or Dell Treddinick 707. 543-4545 San Diego, CA – Innovative environmental programs developed by the City of Santa Rosa and the Sonoma County Water Agency received top honors from a prestigious statewide

Launch of Russian River Anglers Outreach Program

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Contact: Ann DuBay - office 707.524.8378, cell 707.322.8185 Forestville, CA – A critical new program to help Russian River anglers correctly identify endangered coho salmon and threatened Chinook salmon was unveiled November 18 at Steelhead B

Green Jobs Created Through $100 Million Sonoma County Energy Independence Program

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

CONTACT: Brad Sherwood 707.547.1927Santa Rosa, CA – Despite rising unemployment in California and nationwide, construction-related jobs in Sonoma County increased 8.4 percent between January, 2009 and September, 2009 after the implementation of

Sonoma County Time Off Program Saves $4.3 Million - Many County Offices Will Close Dec. 24 through Jan. 3

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Many Sonoma County offices will be closed between December 24, 2009 and January 3, 2010. Certain services, such as law enforcement, water delivery, transportation and some health services will continue without interruption. The closures are due to a

Nominations Sought for Water Conservation, Water Management Projects

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Nominations are being sought for successful water conservation and water management projects in the Sonoma Valley. The Sonoma Valley Groundwater Basin Advisory Panel, which is studying groundwater, will highlight projects at a November 5 award ceremo

Future Water Supply Focuses on Conservation, Reuse

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Today the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) Board of Directors agreed to focus on securing current water rights and increasing future water supplies through continued conservation, greater use of recycled water and enhanced local supplies.

Judge Denies Santa Rosa Legal Maneuver

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500

On Monday, Sonoma County Superior Court Judge Mark Tansil rejected a last-minute request by the City of Santa Rosa to stop the Sonoma County Water Agency’s elected Board of Directors from taking action on an item regarding regional water policy at it

Water Agency Director Expresses Concerns on Legal Maneuver to Prevent Elected Board from Acting

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Sonoma County Water Agency Board of Directors expressed deep concerns about an unprecedented action filed Thursday by the City of Santa Rosa. The city has filed a lawsuit against the Water Agency opposing a staff recommendation to stop work on an env

Free High Efficiency Fixtures and Direct Installation Program Approved

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Sonoma County sanitation district and zone customers will soon be able to receive installation of water and energy efficient fixtures in their homes or businesses for free. Under the High Efficiency Fixture Direct Installation Program, approved by th

Corps monitors Warm Springs Dam to ensure safety

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, San Francisco District, dam-safety experts are monitoring an array of instruments in response to one of Warm Springs Dam’s observation wells showing an unusual water rise.

North Coast Region Resumes Work on Proposition 50 Water Management Projects

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

A suite of projects designed to protect the health, economy and water supply while restoring the fisheries of the North Coast Region are back on track after payment was received for over $3.2 million in invoices that have been outstanding since the D

Preliminary Permits Approved for Feasibility Study of Sonoma Coast Hydrokinetic Energy Project

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

he Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced this month that the Commission has granted three preliminary permits for investigation of wave energy projects off the Sonoma Coast. In April, 2009 FERC accepted three project applications subm

Low Water Storage Notifications Made, Help Beat the Heat

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The Sonoma County Water Agency on July 14 notified its customers, including the cities of Windsor, Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Cotati, Petaluma, Sonoma, the Valley of the Moon and North Marin water districts that storage levels in its tanks aredropping

250 Young People Gather for Start of Summer Jobs Program

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500

June 29, 2009: Santa Rosa, CA – The Sonoma County Youth Ecology Corps – a unique program funded by federal stimulus money – will hold a kick-off event at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 2 at Spring Lake Regional Park. The Youth Ecology

Save Our Water Campaign Kicks Off

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500

June 11, 2009: (Santa Rosa, CA) The Sonoma County Water Agency and its retail contractors, including the cities of Santa Rosa, Windsor, Rohnert Park, Cotati, Petaluma, Sonoma and the Valley of the Moon and North Marin water districts are participatin

Stream Maintenance Activities Begin June 18

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500

June 10, 2009: (Santa Rosa, CA) The Sonoma County Water Agency on June 18 will begin stream maintenance activities in or near 30 streams throughout Sonoma County in order to improve stream conditions, habitat and flood protection. The maintenance wor

Water Agency Responds to 400 Gallon Wastewater Overflow in Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500

June 3, 2009 : (Santa Rosa, CA) — Sonoma County Water Agency officials on June 3 at 10:00 a.m. responded to a wastewater overflow into Nathanson Creek in Sonoma, CA. The wastewater flowed out of a manhole at the intersection of Larkin Drive and

State Water Resources Control Board Confirms 25 Percent Reduction in Water Diversions, Loosens Ban on Commercial Turf Irrigation

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500

June 1, 2009: (Santa Rosa, CA) The California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) issued a revised order responding to the Sonoma County Water Agency’s Temporary Urgency Change Petition for reduced Russian River flows. The new order mod

Students Receive Awards for Water Awareness Month Video Contest

Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500

May 25, 2009 : (Santa Rosa, CA) The recipients of the 2009 Russian River Watershed Association’s annual Water Awareness Month high school video contest have been announced. This year’s recipients include:1st Place: Randall Brown – C

Economic Catastrophe Likely for North Coast Region if State Bond Payments Not Received

Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Sonoma County Water Agency PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release CONTACTS: May 19, 2009 Lisa Renton, SCWA Phone: 707.521.6206 Jennifer Jenkins, County of Humboldt Phone: 707.268.3795 Economic Catastrophe Likely for North Coast Region if State B

Despite Lower Flows, Business as Usual On the Russian River

Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500

May 12, 2009: (Guerneville, CA) Businesses in Russian River communities will be open as usual despite reduced flows ordered for the Russian River this summer. The Russian River region will provide recreation opportunities, even at a low flow. There a

Sonoma County Sanitation Water Efficiency Rebate Program Launched

Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500

May 12, 2009: (Santa Rosa, CA) The Sonoma County Water Agency has launched the Sonoma County Sanitation Water Efficiency Rebate Program to help sanitation rate payers save water and money. Rate payers within the participating sanitation districts and

Water Awareness Month Kicks Off

Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500

May 5, 2009: (Santa Rosa, CA) The Sonoma County Water Agency marks May as Water awareness Month by conducting its annual Water Awareness Poster Contest, sponsoring the Russian River Watershed Association’s Student Video Contest and cleaning cre

Rain is Falling, Turn off Your Sprinklers

Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500

May 4, 2009: (Santa Rosa, CA) A heavy rain blanketed the North Bay this weekend and more is expected this week, meaning residents, businesses and agriculture should be turning off their sprinkler/irrigation systems immediately. Sprinkler/irrigation s

Vineyard Irrigation/Cooling Water Conservation Demonstration Breaks Ground

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500

April 29, 2009: (Santa Rosa, CA) The Sonoma County Water Agency is sponsoring two unprecedented vineyard water conservation demonstration projects. The demonstration projects will utilize state-of-the-art irrigation and cooling technologies and best

$1 Million RESCO Grant Approved for Energy Independence Projects

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500

April 28, 2009: (Santa Rosa, CA) The Sonoma County Water Agency was recently notified of approval from the California Energy Commission for a $1 million RESCO (Renewable Energy Secure Communities) grant to develop and demonstrate integration of on-si

Sonoma Valley groundwater monitoring doubled in 2008

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500

April 24, 2009: Sonoma, CA – A cooperative, non-regulatory effort by Sonoma Valley farmers, businesses, residents, nonprofits, local water purveyors and government agencies nearly doubled the number of wells being monitored last year. The Basin

Federal Agency Accepts Sonoma County Wave Bnergy Applications

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500

April 16,2009: SantaR osa,C A- The FederalE nergyR egulatoryC ommission( FERC) announcedth is month that the Commissionh asa cceptedth reep reliminaryp ermit applicationss ubmittedb y theSonoma County Water Agency for investigation of wave energy pro

State Water Board Orders Ban on Turf Irrigation

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500

April 10, 2009: (Santa Rosa, CA) Irrigation of commercial and governmental ornamental turf is prohibited as of May 1, 2009 through October 2, 2009 under an Order issued by the State Water Resources Control Board. The Sonoma County Water Agency issued

Public Workshop Focuses on Sonoma County's Future Water Supply

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500

April 8, 2009:The Sonoma County Water Agency board of directors will hold a public workshop on future water supply issues and strategies from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Monday, April 13 in the chambers of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors.The purpose

Russian River Flows to be Reduced, 25 Percent Reduction in Russian River Diversions Ordered by State Water Resources Control Board

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500

April 7, 2009: (Santa Rosa, CA) The California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) issued an Order responding to the Sonoma County Water Agency’s Temporary Urgency Change Petition for reduced Russian River flows. The Order allows for &#

Carbon World Conference Praises Water Agency for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Research

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500

April 1, 2009: Santa Rosa, CA – The Sonoma County Water Agency has identified the size of its carbon footprint for 2007 – a total of 12,460 tons of greenhouse gases – down 46 percent from 23,098 tons in 2006. The GHG reduction is du

President Obama Approves Funding for Sonoma, North Bay Recycled Water Projects

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500

March 31, 2009: Santa Rosa, CA – President Obama on March 30 signed the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act sending $25 million for recycled water projects to the North Bay, including expanding the existing use of recycled water in the City of

Fisheries Monitoring Program Begins March 31, Fish Screw Traps to be Installed in Russian River

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500

March 30, 2009:Santa Rosa, CA – On March 31, 2009, the Sonoma County Water Agency will begin its annual fisheries monitoring program at the Wohler inflatable dam near Forestville, CA. Two rotary screw traps will be placed in the main channel of

Sonoma County Local Government Coalition Test Drives Nissan's Electric Car Prototype

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500

March 26, 2009: (Santa Rosa, CA) —Representatives the Sonoma County Water Agency, eight cities, the County of Sonoma, Sonoma County Transportation Authority and Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District had their first sne

Surplus Water Users Receive Temporary Termination of Service Notification

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500

March 26, 2009: Santa Rosa, CA – The Sonoma County Water Agency on June 1 will temporarily terminate delivery of water to its surplus customers in order to save water in the Russian River. SCWA provides 21 customers with water service on a surp

Water Releases Increased from Lake Mendocino at Request of Department of Fish and Game

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500

March 24, 2009: Santa Rosa, CA – The Sonoma County Water Agency on March 20 increased water releases from Lake Mendocino by an additional 20 cubic feet per second at the request of the California Department of Fish and Game. The increase will t

Grand Opening of $100 Million Sonoma County Energy Independence Program (SCEIP)

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Details about Grand Opening include the following:Date: March 19, 2009Contact: Jim Toomey · (707) 565-2188 jtoomey@sonoma-county.orgAmy Bolten · (707) 547-1981 Amy.Bolten@scwa.ca.govWHO: Sonoma County Board of SupervisorsWHAT: Formal ad

Normal Water Year Declared by SCWA Water Rights Permits

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0600

March 5, 2009: Santa Rosa, CA – On March 1, despite the continued lack of water in Lake Mendocino, the current water year became a “normal” water year based on the requirements in the Sonoma County Water Agency’s water rights

Stream Maintenance Crew Makes Monumental Find, Stolen Oakmont Cowboy Statue

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600

February 26, 2009: Santa Rosa, CA – On February 23 a Sonoma County Water Agency stream maintenance crew found pieces of the 500-pound bronze statue that was stolen from the Oakmont Wild Oak Saddle Club last August. Crew members were monitoring

Recent Rainfall Increases Storage Levels, Conservation Still Likely, Public Meetings Scheduled

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600

February 24, 2009: Santa Rosa, CA – The Sonoma County Water Agency is encouraged by the recent rainfall pattern that settled over the North Bay, however, as of February 23 Lake Mendocino’s water storage level still remains low – onl

Water Agency Responds to 4,200 Gallon Wastewater Overflow in Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600

February 17, 2009: (Santa Rosa, CA) — Sonoma County Water Agency officials on Sunday, February 15 at noon responded to a wastewater overflow into Sonoma Creek in Agua Caliente, CA. A sewer line was blocked, causing an estimated 4,200 gallons of

Sonoma County Energy Independence Program to Help Pay for Water Conservation Measures

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600

February 3, 2009: (Santa Rosa, CA) – Acknowledging the increasing likelihood of a serious drought, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, also the Sonoma County Water Agency Board of Directors, reviewed today a program to finance water and ene

Water Storage Projection: Reservoir Will Run Dry

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600

February 2, 2009: Santa Rosa, CA – The Sonoma County Water Agency today released water storage projections that indicate both Lake Sonoma and Lake Mendocino will reach unprecedented low storage levels if rationing is not ordered and no signific

North Bay Water Storage Hits Uncharted Territory, New Projection Prompts 30-50% Mandatory Rationing

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600

January 29, 2009: Santa Rosa, CA –The Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) on Monday, February 2 at 11 a.m. will hold a news conference to alert 750,000 residents in portions of Marin, Sonoma and Mendocino counties that their water storage is proj

Water Releases Increased from Lake Mendocino to Comply with State Instream Flow Requirements

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500

March 12, 2009: Water Releases Increased from Lake Mendocino to Comply with State Instream Flow RequirementsSanta Rosa, CA – Even though water storage in Lake Mendocino is only at 59% of capacity, on March 12 the Sonoma County Water Agency be

Water Supply Shortages and Layoffs Likely for North Coast Region if Pooled Money Investment Board

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600

January 13, 200: (Eureka, CA) — In order to protect the health, economy and water supply of the North Coast Region, North Coast Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP) leaders are seeking a $2.5 million exemption from the D