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Project NameSponsoring AgencyProject TypePoint of ContactPoint of Contact Email (only if already public)DescriptionProject Status Website
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Respect Russian River CampaignRussian River ConfluenceRiparian RestorationElise Weilandelise.weiland@sonoma-county.orgThe RESPECT RUSSIAN RIVER campaign was developed by the Russian River Confluence to create awareness around the health of the Russian River and spark an active community of river stewards. Activehttps://www.russianriverconfluence.org/
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Sonoma Valley Surface Water/Groundwater-Flow ModelSonoma County Water AgencyWater StorageAndrew Rich (djs)Andrew.Rich@scwa.ca.govDeveloping approaches and tools that will enable more efficient use and protection of water resources in a system of multiple groundwater basins. This study will focus on developing a detailed geohydrologic understanding and conceptual model of the groundwater/surface-water systems in the Sonoma Valley.Completedhttps://www.usgs.gov/centers/california-water-science-center/science/sonoma-valley-surface-watergroundwater-flow-model
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Stormwater Management - Groundwater RechargeSonoma County Water AgencyWater StorageKent Gylfekgylfe@scwa.ca.govSonoma Water is identifying opportunities to alleviate flooding, while possibly recharging groundwater aquifers or providing other benefits. The “Stormwater Management-Groundwater Recharge” studies are currently assessing the feasibility of projects in Laguna-Mark West watershed, the Sonoma Valley watershed and the Upper Petaluma River watershed.Completedhttps://www.sonomawater.org/stormwater-groundwater
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Santa Rosa Plain Drought Resiliency ProjectSonoma County Water AgencyWater StorageSteve KoldisSteve.Koldis@scwa.ca.govRe-establish the functionality of a groundwater production well in the Santa Rosa Plain, allowing the well to pump water into aquifers.https://www.sonomawater.org/DroughtResiliency
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Copeland Creek Riparian Enhancement and Erosion Control Project Sonoma County Water AgencyRiparian RestorationKevin Cullinenkcullinen@sonomarcd.orgImproved water quality and the riparian corridor health along a reach of Copeland Creek by installing nearly 900 trees, shrubs, and willows along the creek located on two mixed-use agricultural properties.Completedhttps://www.rcdprojects.org/Project/Detail/4257
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Water Supply Alternatives PlanCity of Santa Rosa WaterDrought ResiliencyColin CloseCClose@srcity.orgSanta Rosa Water conducted a study of water supply options and developed an adaptive Water Supply Alternatives Plan for reducing vulnerability to water shortages and enhancing long-term water supply reliability. Activehttps://www.srcity.org/3762/Our-Water-Future#:~:text=To%20enhance%20our%20community's%20water,long%2Dterm%20water%20supply%20reliability
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Mendocino County Water Resiliency Task ForceCity of Ukiah, Russian River Flood Control & WaterWater Resource PlanningElizabeth SalomoneDistrictManager@rrfc.netThe purpose of the Task Force is to strengthen regional water resources through discussion, coordination, and shared information. Currently, the Task Force is working to advocate for fair and accurate water resource planning as state officials prepare a response to drought conditions in the Upper Russian River.Activehttps://cityofukiah.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2020-12-16-Joint-Ukiah-Russian-River-Flood-Control-Press-Release-Regarding-Water-Resiliency-Task-Force.pdf
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Drought Readiness ReportCW3E and Sonoma WaterDrought ResiliencyThe report focuses on research from a NOAA SARP (Sectoral Application Research Program) project to examine past, present and future drought in the Russian River Watershed as well as highlights on-going activities in the region to build resilience to future droughtshttps://cw3e.ucsd.edu/russian-river-drought-readiness-report/
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Forecast Informed Reservoir Operations ProjectRussian River FIRO Steering CommitteeWater Supply OperationsDon Seymour, Sonoma Water Donald.Seymour@scwa.ca.govFIRO is a reservoir-operations strategy that better informs decisions to retain or release water by integrating additional flexibility in operation policies and rules with enhanced monitoring and improved weather and water forecastshttps://cw3e.ucsd.edu/firo/
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Sonoma County Venture Conservation PartnershipSonoma County Venture Conservation Partnership Water StorageSara Presssara.press@sonoma-county.orgSonoma County Venture Conservation (SCVC) is a collaboration of partners, funders, residents, farmers and ranchers working to conserve and restore land in Sonoma County to ensure resilience to climate change through healthy soils, high-quality surface and groundwater supplies, healthy habitat for fish and wildlife, and a thriving agricultural industry.https://www.sonomaopenspace.org/wp-content/uploads/SCVC_PROJECT-OVERVIEW.pdf
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The Russian River Coho Water Resources PartnershipThe Russian River Coho Water Resources PartnershipRiver RestorationKatie RobbinsKRobbins@sonomarcd.orgImprove streamflow for Coho Salmon and water supply reliability for water users in five priority Russian River TributariesActivehttps://sonomarcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Russian-River-Coho-Water-Resources-Partnership-Summary-Report-January-2022-final.pdf
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Upper Russian River Voluntary Sharing AgreementDrought ResiliencyJohn Nagle, Sonoma RCD https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/drought/russian_river/docs/2022/upper-russian-river-2022-water-sharing-agreement-05272022.pdf
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City of Ukiah Water Resiliency ProgramsCity of UkiahSean White, City of Ukiah
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Sonoma-Marin Saving Water PartnershipThe cities of Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Sonoma, Cotati, Petaluma, Town of Windsor and North Marin, Marin Municipal and Valley of the Moon Water DistrictsDemand Reduction Paul Piazza, Sonoma Water Paul.Piazza@scwa.ca.govhttps://www.google.com/search?channel=fen&client=firefox-b-1-d&q=Sonoma-Marin+Saving+Water+Partnership
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Alexander Valley and Dry Creek Rancheria Recharge Project
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Evaluating Water Resiliency Options for Potter Valley Irrigation DistrictJanet Pauli, Potter Valley Irrigation District
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On-farm Groundwater Recharge Program Adriane Garayalde, Russian River Confluence
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Russian River Independent Science Review PanelJay Jasperse, Sonoma WaterJay.Jasperse@scwa.ca.govhttp://www.russianriverisrp.org/
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Russian River Floodplain Restoration ProjectEndangered Habitats Conservancy & Russian Riverkeeper as partnerRiparian RestorationDon McEnhilldon@russianriverkeeper.orgConversion of 4 large gravel pits on 360 acres to seasonal floodplain wetland that will increase recharge, reduce velocities and improve juvenile fish habitat.Activehttps://russianriverkeeper.org/restoration/
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Healdsburg Arundo Removal ProjectRussian RiverkeeperRiparian RestorationDon McEnhilldon@russianriverkeeper.orgRemoving invasive Arundo Donax on 5 miles of river near Healdsburg to reduce fire risk, water loss and improve habitat. Will reduce water losses by up to 750 million gallons per year.Activehttps://russianriverkeeper.org/arundo-removal/
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Laguna de Santa Rosa FoundationRiparian RestorationAnne MorekillFounded in 1989, the Laguna Foundation is a place-based organization focused on the Laguna de Santa Rosa and the surrounding wetland communities. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit with the mission to restore and conserve the Laguna de Santa Rosa, and to inspire public appreciation of this Wetland of International Importance.Activehttp://www.lagunafoundation.org/
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Russian River Regional Monitoring ProgramRegional Water Board
Watershed health monitoring and assessment
Matt St. JohnMatt.St.John@waterboards.ca.gov
R3MP is a science-based planning effort convened by public agencies and watershed stakeholders to develop a coordinated regional monitoring program for the Russian River watershed.
ActiveR3MP (google.com)
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