Protestors Stop Logging for Second Day in Jackson Demonstration State Forest
“Using metal boxes to lock themselves down in the middle of the roadway, activists blocked both entrances to the hotly contested logging plan.”
Eel River and Its Tributaries Have Begun Showing Signs of Ecological Distress from Drought
“Locations such as Outlet Creek at Bloody Run Creek and lower Long Valley Creek had profuse algae blooms and no observed fish life. Such dense blooms can cause dissolved oxygen depression, elevated pH and even toxic levels of ammonia.”
Senator Mike McGuire Hosting Drought Town Hall May 20; RSVP to Attend
“The State is moving quickly to respond to the #drought emergency. Join us this Thursday, May 20 @ 6:30pm to discuss the drought emergency, the major steps we’re taking to respond and we’ll cover the resources that will be invested in the coming weeks and months.”
Drought Preparedness Campaign Offers Water Saving Tips for Restaurants, Car Washes, Pools, and Landscape Contractors
“These weekly messages are geared to be simple to practice by each of us. Please share this with your family, friends, neighbors, landscape contractors, and customers to make water conservation a daily part of our lives.”
Sonoma Water Petitions State to Decrease Russian River’s Required Flow to Maintain Lake Mendocino and Lake Sonoma’s Levels
“Lower minimum flows will allow for less water to be released from Lake Sonoma and Lake Mendocino. The storage goal at Lake Mendocino is 20,000 acre-feet on October 1 (there is currently 36,831 acre-feet in Lake Mendocino).”
Drought Preparedness Campaign Asks Mendocino County Residents to Minimize Outdoor Water Use
“Outdoor water use accounts for over 50% of summer consumption at most residences. By focusing on keeping your trees and shrubs alive, and not thriving, we can make a difference in our communities during this drought.”
Mussel Harvesting Quarantine In Place to Protect Public from Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning
“The quarantine is in place to protect the public against poisoning that can lead to serious illness, including coma and death. “
Standing on the Parched Lakebed of Lake Mendocino, California State Governor Gavin Newsom Signs Emergency Drought Measures
In his address, Governor Newsom pointed out the ground he was standing on should be “40 feet under the water of Lake Mendocino save for this rather historic moment.” Recognizing the phrase “historic moment” is somewhat overused, he grounded the characterization in the stark fact Lake Mendocino is at 43% capacity for this year. Lake Sonoma, the other water reservoir within the Russian River watershed, is at 62% capacity.
Jackson State Demonstration State Forest Advisory Group to Meet on April 28 and 29
“The Mission of the Jackson Demonstration State Forest Advisory Group (JAG) is to provide advice and recommendations to Director/CAL FIRE and the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection regarding ongoing implementation issues.Board and Director/CAL FIRE on policy matters relevant to JDSF.”
Laytonville Water Operator Concerned Phase III of Cannabis Cultivation Could Exacerbate County’s Water Shortage
“In this valley and in most valleys we all share the “cone of influence.” At this moment, We need to shift how we think of water to one of a non-renewable resource until the time this precipitation trend reverses. Phase III will directly influence the health and well being of every individual in the County. I ask that we all look at Lake Mendocino, anywhere on the Eel River, or any of our seasonal streams that are dry and cracked in April. Please conserve and preserve the little water we have available in this county, we already promise too much away.”