While many are now breaking free of COVID and roaring back to their former lives, others are wondering if the Russian River will have any water next fall. It’s rather disconcerting to talk to people about running out of water if they respond with, “What drought”? I photographed the approximately one foot deep mid-river flow recently at one spot in Monte Rio, a sure sign we’ll have a problem. Here’s an update…
Governor declared drought emergency…In late April, Governor Newsom declared a drought emergency for Mendocino and Sonoma Counties, triggering emergency measures to address the drought while not yet making them mandatory. (Some mandatory requirements are only now beginning to kick in.)