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Wells may run dry this year in Mendocino town — district board likely to declare stage 4 water shortage in May (Water Security Series)

By Lana Cohen, Staff Reporter | April 29, 2021

Mendocino town board likely to move to stage 4 water shortage next month, activating 40% mandatory reductions and increased enforcement.

Environment & Natural Resources

Mendocino supes declare drought emergency, Newsom also declares emergency in Mendo & Sonoma

By Lana Cohen, Staff Reporter | April 22, 2021

The Board of Supervisors declared a drought emergency at their meeting on Tuesday. The declaration qualifies the state to apply for certain state and federal grants that can help lessen the impacts of the drought.

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

Fort Bragg City Council will consider ending Stage 2 water emergency at Monday’s meeting

By Frank Hartzell | September 25, 2020

Residents would still be asked to cut water use by 10 percent..

Environment & Natural Resources

Fort Bragg’s water shortage means steep cuts, no watering of lawns; climate scientists say to expect more

By Lana Cohen, Staff Reporter | September 6, 2020

Fort Bragg is in a water emergency. And climate scientists say it won’t be the last.