Welcome to the Mendocino County Water Agency

Our mission is to protect and develop the water resources of Mendocino County and to ensure that an adequate quantity and quality of water is available to meet present and future needs of our County. The Agency may also provide, to the extent deemed feasible or economical, protection from the disposition of storm and floodwaters, sufficient to protect life and property.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Mendocino County Water Agency acquires new Water Resources Specialist:

The Mendocino County Water Agency welcomes our new Water Resource Specialist, Joe Scriven, who comes to the agency with an accomplished knowledge of the waterways and watersheds in Mendocino County. Joe will be active with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, among other projects. As authorized by the Clean Water Act, the NPDES program seeks to control water pollution by public education and outreach to bring awareness to point sources that discharge pollutants into the waterways.

Board of Supervisors decide on the Mill Creek Dams:

On Tuesday, February 26, the Board of Supervisors decided to adopt alternative A, from the Mill Creek EIR. This alternative reads: Alternative A represents a similar condition prior to December 2004 with all dam structures in place and restored reservoirs associated with both the Upper and Middle Dams. The Lower Dam would remain in its current condition, and would be abandoned in place. Water currently spills over the top of the dam because sediment has filled to the crest of the dam. The Middle Dam would be replaced , and the Upper Dam would be rehabilitated or replaced.

To view the final Mill Creek EIR go here.

Water Conservation Tip of the Month:

If you wash dishes by hand, don't leave the water running for rinsing. If you have two sinks, fill one with soapy water and one with rinse water. If you have only one sink, gather washed dishes in a dish rack and rinse them with a spray device or a panful of hot water. For more tips on water conservation.

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GENERAL INFORMATION:

Beach Watch

Weather Forecast

Russian River Water Levels

Coastal Watersheds

Lake Mendocino Water Levels

Lake Mendocino Information

Groundwater Data

Low Impact Development Conference:

The first annual Low Impact Development (LID) conference was held at the Ukiah Conference Center on January 28, 2008. The conference was co-sponsored by U.C. Davis, City of Ukiah, City of Willits, and the Mendocino County Water Agency. Topics covered included: Principles of Low Impact Development (LID), California's New Construction Permit, Finding Workable Solutions to LID, Perviouse pavers/Pavement, LID Ordinances and Maintenance Concerns, and Design and Construction of LID Facilities.To view these presentations go here.

LID is an alternative method of land develpment that takes into consideration the stormwater runoff as a resource that must be protected from pollution, for the purpose of keeping the creeks, rivers, oceans, their habitats, and ultimately ourselves healthy.

LID principles open up a range of possiblities that can be cost efficient, and provides beautification, irrigation, groundwater recharge, wildlife habitat, and many other uses.

The LID conference was a great success and the Mendocino County Water Agency looks forward to providing further opportunities for education on these topics.