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.
Tag: Water resources
Posted inUtilities
Fort Bragg to test the state’s first wave-powered desalination systemÂ
Offshore buoy will provide over 13,000 gallons of freshwater per day to water-starved city.
Posted inEnvironment & Natural Resources
A new invader threatens California water supplies. Can the state stop its spread?Â
Officials are shoring up water systems infiltrated by the golden mussel. Dogs and human inspectors are checking boats at some lakes, but a patchwork of oversight leaves many lakes unprotected.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
Opinion: Potter Valley Project decommissioning was economic; seismic concerns came afterward
“Ultimately, the project not being economic means we made the decision in the best interest of our customers and their energy bills.”
Posted inEnvironment & Natural Resources
Mendocino County Drought Resilience Plan released for public comment
Residents have until April 25 to comment on the county’s plan for domestic wells and water systems.