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City of Fort Bragg

As drought worsens Ukiah is well prepared, Fort Bragg anticipates water shortages (Water Security Series)

By Lana Cohen, Staff Reporter | April 20, 2021

We’re talking to every water district manager in the county to find out what the drought will mean for Mendocino County residents. First up, Fort Bragg and Ukiah.

Environment & Natural Resources

Inland reservoirs historically low as serious drought looms for Mendocino Co.

By Lana Cohen, Staff Reporter | April 5, 2021

The state is warning of water shortages. Inland Mendocino reservoirs are historically low.

California Department of Water Resources

Lake Mendocino hits record low for March; water managers plead for inland residents to conserve

By Lana Cohen, Staff Reporter | March 25, 2021

The region seems headed for a drought comparable to 2010’s. We talked to a regional water manager to get some details.

California State Water Resources Board

Russian River water managers speak out on drought, Water Board actions (column)

By Water Resiliency Task Force | March 23, 2021

In which the recently organized Water Resiliency Task Force discusses their plans to ensure water availability.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Conservationists restore river habitat in hopes of coho’s return

By Lana Cohen, Staff Reporter | January 23, 2021

Trout Unlimited opened up two miles of previously obstructed Central Coast coho salmon habitat on the Noyo river, providing hope for the endangered species.