The Valley of the Moon Water District is a public agency whose monthly meetings are open to the public. Currently they meet every first and third Tuesday at the district office at 19939 Bay Street, El Verano, although the board is considering meeting only on the first Tuesday of each month. Tonight’s meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. and welcomes public attendance and participation. Call 707.996.1037 for more information.
In light of a recent public information release from Veronica Jacobi and Stephen Fuller-Rowell of the Sonoma County Water Coalition, this might be a good time to get involved in our local water resources. According to the release, Sonoma County residents want a General Plan that protects our quality of life, which depends on a reliable supply of clean water.
The following paragraphs are quotes from the water coalition press release, which was distributed by the Sonoma Ecology Center:
”Water was a high priority for many who spoke at packed General Plan scoping meetings six years ago. If we want sound water management, it’s time to get active again. The upcoming Board of Supervisors hearings will be the last chance to demand a stronger Water Resources Element before the General Plan Update is approved..
”Groundwater levels are dropping in every area in Sonoma County that’s been studied. It’s time to seriously examine the combined impacts of Sonoma County’s 40,000 wells and stop wasting our money deepening wells, using more and more energy to pump water up from deeper and deeper levels.
”We need policies to correct groundwater overdrafts. We cannot keep doing studies and writing reports. We must address the problem and limit groundwater withdrawals.”
