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An aerial view shows muddy water rushing through the spillway at Coyote Dam, with the dam’s concrete control structure, fenced facilities, and access roads surrounded by green hills and maintenance buildings.

Ukiah Valley Water Authority proposes rate hike across multiple water districts

by Sydney Fishman December 27, 2025December 27, 2025

Proposed increases ranging from 6% to 30% would affect Ukiah, Millview, Redwood Valley and Willow water customers starting in 2026, with a public hearing scheduled in February.

Health

BOS responds to report on ‘critical’ issues in Redwood Valley County Water District

by Kate Fishman September 14, 2022September 15, 2022

Consolidation of greater Ukiah Valley agencies into one regional water provider is the best path forward, RVCWD’s general manager told The Voice.

Environment & Natural Resources

Redwood Valley continues to struggle through drought

by Lana Cohen May 26, 2021May 26, 2021

We spoke with Redwood Valley Water District Manager Jared Walker.

As of early spring, usually the moment when the Lake is at its highest point, the water is far from its normal shore. The forecast shows low likelihood of any substantial precipitation. (Josh "Jethro" Bowers / The Mendocino Voice)

Environment & Natural Resources

Mendo Supes talk drought — Redwood Valley, Calpella may be down to critical health and safety water only within month, about 200 ag connections will be shut off next week

by Lana Cohen April 15, 2021April 15, 2021

On Monday, the Board of Supervisors and County water managers met to discuss the desperate drought conditions in Mendocino. Water leaders from across the county presented on issues from water shutoffs, to trucking in water ,and discussed ways to work together moving forward.