From the State Water Resources Control Board:
The State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water Rights is holding an informational Compliance Assistance Workshop to provide guidance and further information to diverters responding to curtailment orders for the Upper and Lower Russian River Watersheds.
Friday, August 20, 2021
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
AGENDA
ITEM #1: Welcome and Introductions
Opening remarks from Division of Water Rights: Erik Ekdahl, Deputy Director.
Introductions from county supervisors and elected officials .
ITEM #2: Curtailment Order Responses
Water Boards staff will discuss the required curtailment compliance response certifications, available exemptions, and the different curtailment response forms available. Staff will demonstrate the following topics:
- How to access the response portal
- How to respond to the curtailment order
- How to request an exception for human health and safety needs
ITEM #3: Curtailment Enforcement
Discussion by Enforcement Staff on what to expect over the coming weeks
Contact: Julé Rizzardo, Assistant Deputy Director
ITEM #4: Available Resources
There are various resources available to help diverters comply with the curtailment orders, including:
- Russian River Drought Response Webpage
- https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/drought/russian_river/
- Fact Sheet
- Contact Us – Russian River Drought Response Team:
- Email: RussianRiverDrought@waterboards.ca.gov
- Phone: (916) 341-5318
ITEM #5: Q&A Session
Any member of the public may address and ask questions relating to the curtailment compliance certification process
ZOOM WEBINAR LOGIN INFORMATION
Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://waterboards.zoom.us/j/99769586445?pwd=cnRTU0EwTHFDNTU4U0pHWUhjWGxKdz09
Passcode: 449049
Or One tap mobile call-in: +16699009128,,99769586445#,,,,*449049# or +13462487799,,99769586445#,,,,*449049#
Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 9128 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656
Webinar ID: 997 6958 6445
Passcode: 449049
For further assistance please contact RussianRiverDrought@waterboards.ca.gov or (916) 341-5318.
