This page contains resources, web links related to drought adaptation and water conservation.

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Questions about the Drought? 

Drought Hotline: (707) 234-6363

Drought Email: drought@mendocinocounty.org

Link to Report Dry Wells to DWR - Potential State Funding Available

For Information about the latest funding for drought related projects, please visit the Mendocino County Drought Funding page. 

Countywide Drought Task Force (Now part of Public Health, Safety and Resources Standing Committee):

• Upcoming Meetings: August 28, 2023 at 1:30 - 3:00 PM 
• Past Meetings: July 31, 2023 at 1:30 - 3:00 PM (cancelled), May 22, 2023 at 1:30 - 3:00 PM (cancelled), April 17 at 1:30 - 3:00 PM (cancelled), March 27 at 1:30 - 3:00 PM, February 27 at 1:30 - 3:00 PM, January 23 at 1:30 - 3:00 PM (cancelled), December 12 at 9:00 - 10:30 AM, October 17 at 9:00 - 10:30 AM, September 21 at 3:00 - 4:30 PM, August 15 at 4:00 - 5:30 PM, June 16 at 4:00-5:30 PM, April 14 at 4:00-5:30 PM, February 10th at 4:00-5:30 PM, December 16th at 4:00-5:30 PM,  November 18 at 4:00-5:30 PM, October 14 at 4:00-5:30 PM

For the latest water and drought related news, information and resources please view and subscribe to our Mendocino County Water Agency newsletter:

December 7, 2022, November 9, 2022, October 5, 2022, September 8, 2022, August 3, 2022,

July 6, 2022, June 8, 2022, May 4, 2022,  April 6, 2022, January 13. 2022, December 8, 2021, 

November 23, 2021, November 10, 2021, October 27, 2021, October 13, 2021, 

September 29. 2021, September 15, 2021, September 1, 2021, August 18, 2021

Note to readers: the Mendocino County Water Agency Newsletter will be on hiatus until the end of the wet season.

Events and Announcements

• Read the UVBGSA's Fall Newsletter for updates on the status of the basin, the GSA's groundwater monitoring activities, recent achievements, upcoming work, additional resources, and much more!

Dry Water Year Tools For Local Communities

As we enter another year of dry conditions, here are some useful tools the state has unveiled to help local communities keep abreast of water conditions at the local, regional, and state levels:

• CALIFORNIA WATER WATCH: Water Watch tracks the most current local and statewide water conditions down to region and even neighborhoods. This information is updated dynamically from a variety of data sources.
• CALIFORNIA GROUNDWATER LIVE: California’s Groundwater Live leverages the California Natural Resources Agency’s Open Data Platform to improve the timeliness of statewide groundwater information and make it easily accessible for water managers and the public. The platform has real-time data that will help generate greater awareness and improved understanding of groundwater to support more informed decisions over the long term.
• DRY WELL SUSCEPTIBILITY TOOL: The Dry Well susceptibility tool is an interactive mapping tool that identifies areas within California groundwater basins that may be vulnerable to future water supply shortages in drinking water wells. The user can zoom in to their area of interest down to the square mile scale. This tool is housed on the California's Groundwater Live web-based platform, which contains the latest information and data on groundwater conditions across the state.
• CALIFORNIA GROUNDWATERS PROJECT TOOL: The California Groundwater Projects Tool is an interactive map application that allows users to view groundwater management project information in a geospatial format. The tool is intended to provide information on outcomes from grant funded SGMA related projects as well as potential SGMA related projects.

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Current Water Supply Conditions

• Lake Mendocino, Sonoma, and Pillsbury Water Level
  
• Russian River Stream-flow

Indoor Water Conservation

• Home Water Use Self Assessment_for viewing
• Home Water Use Self Assessment_for printing (Please note that this version must be printed and folded for the pages to appear in the correct order. For viewing on a device, use the version above.)
• Conservación del Agua en el Hogar: Guía con Consejos Fáciles sobre Cómo Ahorrar Agua para Ver
• Conservación del Agua en el Hogar: Guía con Consejos Fáciles sobre Cómo Ahorrar Agua para Imprimir
• Indoor Water Conservation Tips in English and Spanish
• How To Read Your Water Meter
• How to Read Your Water Meter video
• Leak Detection Guide
• Toilet Leak Detection video
• Toilet Measurement Graphic
• National Geographic Tips for Conserving Water

Landscaping

• Gardening in a Drought
• Create a Beautiful Drought Resistant Front Yard
• Seven Ideas for a Low Water Yard
• Deep Root Watering System Illustration

Rainwater Harvest and Greywater

• Rainwater Catchment Information
• County of Mendocino Greywater Information
• City of Fort Bragg Greywater Do’s and Dont’s

Resources for Ag Producers

• Smart Water Use on Your Farm or Ranch
• Vineyard Frost Protection
• https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/drought/

Drought Resource Websites

• Playground Equipment - Outdoor Play: Learn About Conservation!
• Russian River Watershed Association-2021 Drought Updates, Actions, and Information
• Mendocino County Resource Conservation District-Drought and Water Conservation Resources
• State of California Water Resilience Portfolio Initiative-Drought Preparedness
• California-Save Our Water Program
• Saving Water Partnership
• California State Water Resource Control Board
• California State Water Resource Control Board-Cleanup and Abatement Account Funding Program

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Conservation Measures? Do You Know What Yours Are?

Local water companies are working hard to ensure customers have water. Get to know your water district and follow this guide to reducing your water use to 55 gallons a day or less!

Redwood Valley CWD, Calpella CWD, Millview CWD, River Estates MWC, Hopland PUD, Willow CWD, Willits, Brooktrails, Fort Bragg, Mendocino CCSD, County Water Districts

Mendocino County Water Agency has collaborated with the Russian River Flood Control & Water Conservation Improvement District, the Mendocino County Resource Conservation District (MCRCD), Upper Russian River Water Agency (URRWA), Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership, and Sonoma Water to bring you this page as well as the 2021 Drought Preparedness Campaign. For the latest water and drought related news, and information please view and subscribe to our newsletter.

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