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Providing clean drinking water to more than nine communities, managing reliable sewer and flood protection facilities, protecting essential natural resources of the Russian River and partnering in our community’s sustainable education efforts every day.

The Draft Watershed Plan–Environmental Assessment for Matanzas Creek Dam Rehabilitation is available at the project webs...
08/30/2026

The Draft Watershed Plan–Environmental Assessment for Matanzas Creek Dam Rehabilitation is available at the project website https://matanzascreekdamrehab.com and includes evaluation of feasible alternatives and identification of the Locally Preferred Alternative to restore or improve flood protection in the City of Santa Rosa and surrounding communities and mitigate vulnerabilities to increase community resilience. The project seeks to improve dam safety and flood storage capacity for the City of Santa Rosa and surrounding communities. The public comment period is open July 26 - August 25, 2026.

El Borrador del Plan de Cuenca y Evaluación Ambiental para la Rehabilitación de la Presa de Matanzas Creek está disponible en el sitio web del proyecto: https://matanzascreekdamrehab.com. Este documento presenta diferentes opciones para el proyecto e identifica la opción preferida a nivel local. El objetivo es restaurar o mejorar la protección contra inundaciones en la ciudad de Santa Rosa y las comunidades cercanas. El proyecto también busca mejorar la seguridad de la presa y aumentar su capacidad para almacenar agua durante tormentas, lo que puede ayudar a reducir el riesgo de inundaciones y fortalecer la seguridad de la comunidad. El período de comentarios públicos estará abierto del 26 de julio al 25 de agosto de 2026.

Good news! The renovation of the footbridge between the Lake Sonoma Visitor Center and the Hatchery building is now unde...
08/28/2026

Good news! The renovation of the footbridge between the Lake Sonoma Visitor Center and the Hatchery building is now underway! The Army Corps of Engineers will repair and rebuild this walkway, which will provide easier access for tours and school groups visiting Lake Sonoma! During this time of construction, the hatchery will be temporarily closed for public safety.

Notice of Trail Closure for Public Safety During ConstructionThe Santa Rosa Creek Trail will be CLOSED from Fulton Rd. t...
08/26/2026

Notice of Trail Closure for Public Safety During Construction
The Santa Rosa Creek Trail will be CLOSED from Fulton Rd. to Willowside Rd.
Monday, August 31- Friday, September 4, 2026
This closure will affect trails on BOTH sides of the creek for the entire week.
There will NOT be access along the creek during this time period.
This trail closure is necessary to protect public safety during construction of the following projects:
City of Santa Rosa Fulton Road Sewer Replacement
Sonoma Water Flood Control Channel Maintenance
Public access will be restored by end of day Friday, Sept 4.
NOTE: The following week, starting September 8, the trail on the south side of the creek (gravel side only) will remain closed during work days between 6:30 am and 5:00 pm. The south side closure is expected to extend through October 16.

Aviso de cierre del sendero para la seguridad pública durante la construcción
El sendero Santa Rosa Creek Trail permanecerá CERRADO desde Fulton Rd. hasta Willowside Rd., Lunes 31 de agosto - Viernes 4 de septiembre de 2026
Este cierre afectará a los senderos de AMBOS lados del arroyo durante toda la semana. Durante este período, NO se permitirá el acceso a lo largo del arroyo.
El cierre de este sendero es necesario para proteger la seguridad pública durante la construcción de los siguientes proyectos:
Reemplazo del alcantarillado de Fulton Road en la ciudad de Santa Rosa
Mantenimiento del canal de control de inundaciones de Sonoma Water
El acceso público se restablecerá al final del día del viernes 4 de septiembre.
NOTA: La semana siguiente, a partir del 8 de septiembre, el sendero del lado sur del arroyo (lado de grava) permanecerá cerrado durante los días laborables entre las 6:30 y las 17:00 horas.
Se prevé que el cierre del lado sur se prolongue hasta el 16 de octubre.

08/26/2026

Thirsty for science? El Nino, science, weather and.....cocktails? A humorous way to understand a serious weather phenomena, featuring our colleague Marty Ralph, Director, Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes.

Today, the Sonoma Water Board acknowledged Grant Davis for his two decades of leadership as General Manager of Sonoma Wa...
08/25/2026

Today, the Sonoma Water Board acknowledged Grant Davis for his two decades of leadership as General Manager of Sonoma Water, noting his leadership on water resources, environmental stewardship, carbon free water, FIRO, AQPI, navigating drought, floods and fires, and more.

Now hiring at Sonoma Water: Maintenance Worker IIJob duties include: 🔵Operating Class A Commercial vehicles, including d...
08/24/2026

Now hiring at Sonoma Water: Maintenance Worker II
Job duties include:
🔵Operating Class A Commercial vehicles, including dump trucks, vacuum trucks, and water trucks
🟢Performing trail and access road maintenance by mowing, pruning, and chipping vegetation
🟠Operating power tools and heavy and light equipment, including tractors, mowers, excavators, and chippers
The position’s hours are typically 10-hour days, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, for a total of 40 hours per week, and work is performed outdoors at sites located throughout Sonoma County.
Learn more and apply by August 31, 2026: sonomawater.org/current-job-openings

08/21/2026

Have a great weekend! Get outdoors!
Thanks to Beth Steinkraus for the photos!

At last week's community meeting in Bennett Valley for the Matanzas Creek Dam Rehabilitation Project Draft Environmental...
08/21/2026

At last week's community meeting in Bennett Valley for the Matanzas Creek Dam Rehabilitation Project Draft Environmental Assessment, Sonoma Water Engineer and Project Manager Aaron Fulton and Richard Rivas of the Natural Resource Conservation Service outlined three alternatives for the project, with a preferred recommendation for alternative #3. A recording of the public meeting is available on the project website and the public is invited to submit comments on this report through August 25 by email or postal mail (instructions for comments on the linked webpage, too.) https://matanzascreekdamrehab.com/

The Sonoma Water Board of Directors has named Assistant General Manager Brad Sherwood interim general manager, effective...
08/19/2026

The Sonoma Water Board of Directors has named Assistant General Manager Brad Sherwood interim general manager, effective Sept. 15. Sherwood will succeed General Manager Grant Davis, who will retire Sept. 14 after 16 years leading the agency.

“Brad brings extensive knowledge of Sonoma Water, strong relationships throughout the region and a clear commitment to public service,” said Board Chair Rebecca Hermosillo. “The board is confident he will provide steady leadership while keeping the agency focused on serving our communities.”

Sherwood joined Sonoma Water in 2006 and currently oversees business services and external affairs, including administration, finance, government relations, community affairs, human resources and project management. He holds a master’s degree in political management from George Washington University and bachelor’s degrees in
government and journalism from California State University, Sacramento.

“I’m honored to be asked by the Sonoma Water Board of Directors to serve as interim general manager of Sonoma Water,” Sherwood said. “This is an organization with an exceptional team and an important responsibility to our community. My focus will be on providing steady leadership, maintaining the high level of service our customers depend on, and continuing the important work already underway. I look forward to working closely with the Board, our employees, our water contractors and our community partners.”

The board provided direction on the interim appointment following a closed-session discussion on Aug. 18 and will launch a nationwide search for the permanent general manager position.

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Sonoma Water’s Water and Energy Education Program, together with local environmental education partners, hosted 20 trans...
08/15/2026

Sonoma Water’s Water and Energy Education Program, together with local environmental education partners, hosted 20 transitional kindergarten-through-eighth grade teachers for a five-day workshop in July focused on climate resilience in the North Bay. Educators explored a range of locally relevant climate literacy topics and strategies for engaging students in age-appropriate climate conversations.

Throughout the week, teachers participated in hands-on learning experiences including grassland restoration and “good fire” practices at Pepperwood Preserve, community farming at Bayer Farm, water supply systems and salmonid monitoring at the Russian River and changing ocean conditions at Bodega Marine Lab. Participants also learned about Sonoma Clean Power’s efforts to support renewable energy adoption and help households save money.

The workshop emphasized local climate solutions that teachers can integrate directly into classroom curricula. Thanks to the generous support from Sonoma Clean Power, each participating educator received a $1,000 stipend to help bring these climate resilience lessons back to their students and communities.

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