SONOMA, Calif. – On Monday, October 30, 2023, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) will hold a media event in Sonoma to present over $15 million to three local groundwater agencies to support Sonoma County groundwater resilience through the state’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Grant Program.
These grants will support local sustainability projects for the Petaluma Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency, the Sonoma Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency, and the Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Sustainability Agency.
Funded projects will include an assessment of available groundwater under current conditions and a detailed 20-year plan to ensure that groundwater is available to meet the region’s needs over the next 50 years through aquifer system assessments, water use efficiency programs, engagement programs, and more.
This event is part of California’s Go Golden Initiative, which highlights the partnership between the state of California and local organizations and water agencies to fund bold and innovative projects that strengthen California’s water infrastructure and community resilience.
Media are invited to attend. Please RSVP by contacting Madison at MFrizzi@fionahuttonassoc.com.
WHEN: Monday, October 30, 2023 at 3:00 PM
WHERE: Valley of the Moon Water District – 19039 Bay Street, Sonoma, CA 95476
WHO:
- Kelley List, Sustainable Groundwater Management Grant Program Manager, California Department of Water Resources
- Susan Gorin, Chair, Sonoma Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency Board of Directors and Sonoma County Supervisor
- David Rabbitt, Chair, Petaluma Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency Board of Directors and Sonoma County Supervisor
- Susan Harvey, Chair, Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Sustainability Agency and Mayor of the City of Cotati
WHAT: Check presentation to three Sonoma County agencies:
- Petaluma Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency will receive $6.7 million.
- Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Sustainability Agency will receive $5.3 million.
- Sonoma Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency will receive $3.1 million.
VISUALS:
- The press conference will take place indoors.
- DWR will present three separate checks to Petaluma Valley, Sonoma Valley, and Santa Rosa Plain GSA representatives.
CONTACT INFO: To RSVP, email Madison at MFrizzi@fionahuttonassoc.com.
