Major decisions are underway that could reshape how water flows through Mendocino County for decades to come. At its July 18 meeting, the Mendocino County Inland Power and Water Commission (IWPC) tackled a range of issues tied to the future of the Potter Valley Project — from signing a key Water Diversion Agreement to updates on state funding, dam removal timelines, and groundwater studies. … During open session, attorney Scott Shapiro provided an update on the project in preparation for the Eel Russian Project Authority (ERPA)’s upcoming July 21 meeting. … In February, the State of California pledged $18 million for the project — with $9 million designated for designing NERF and the remaining $9 million allocated to the Eel River Restoration Fund.

Other local and regional water management news:

• MendoFever (Calif.): Ukiah Valley Water Authority eyes $13.6 million grant to build unified water system
• City of Santa Ana: News release: Santa Ana releases its 2024 Water Quality Report
• San Luis Obispo Tribune (Calif.): SLO County approves major wastewater upgrade in San Miguel
• Pasadena Now (Calif.): $11 million stormwater project at Brookside Park aims to transform Pasadena’s water future