The District 3 supervisorial candidate favors dam removal for safety concerns
Tag: Potter Valley Project
Posted inEnvironment & Natural Resources
Potter Valley update: North Coast residents split on dams, united against Southern California
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s scoping transcripts came out Monday. Residents can’t agree on tearing out the dams, but they don’t want Lake Elsinore buying the water.
Posted inUtilities
Ukiah has plenty of water — the Ukiah Valley doesn’t
The valley’s river water is sold out, and the Eel River water that fills Lake Mendocino is going away. What’s left comes down to geology and to claims staked 150 years ago.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Feds take Potter Valley dam “public” comments privately Tuesday evening
Those attending the FERC scoping in Ukiah ended up speaking to a court reporter in private.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Tribe with senior Eel River water rights shut out of White House meeting
The department of the Interior’s own filings cited tribal trust obligations. It hasn’t consulted Round Valley Indian Tribes.