UKIAH, CA., 11/19/25 – The Mendocino County Inland Water and Power Commission will host a workshop Monday about what the future holds for water supplies in the wake of the decommissioning of the Potter Valley Project.
“The workshop is intended to help the public better understand the facts, dispel misinformation, and engage constructively in one of the most significant water supply issues facing the region,” organizers said in a statement.
During the three-hour workshop, presenters from the IWPC, Eel-Russian Project Authority and New Eel Russian Facility will share factual updates and data about the future of water in Potter Valley and areas in the Russian River watershed.
A Q&A, moderated by Potter Valley Irrigation District Commissioner Janet Pauli, will take place after the presentations.
Organizers say they have been working for years to plan for the impact the removal of the Scott and Cape Horn dams will have on the region, including continued water diversions and new water agreements to ensure sustainability.
The workshop takes place 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, at Ukiah Valley Conference Center, 200 S. School St., Ukiah. The event will be recorded and posted on YouTube. A second workshop is expected to be held outside of regular business hours. Contact Candace Horsley at chorsley@mendoIWPC.com for more information.