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IWPC ad hoc committee releases plain-language materials to help officials explain Potter Valley transition
Summary
An IWPC communications ad hoc committee produced a short key-message platform and a public-facing fact sheet to help member agencies and elected officials explain the Potter Valley decommissioning, the proposed NERF pump station, and next steps for storage and financing.
An IWPC communications ad hoc committee showed draft outreach materials to board members on Thursday and said it will make the documents publicly available to help local officials explain the Potter Valley decommissioning and the proposed regional response.
Why it matters: Meeting presenters repeatedly said a public education effort is needed because the path forward affects multiple counties, and the technical, legal and financial details are complex. IWPC’s ad hoc group said it wants to equip city councils, supervisors and water boards with concise, consistent talking points and a short handout that officials can distribute to constituents.
What was presented: Allison, a member of the communications ad hoc committee, described two products: a short key-message platform for elected officials and staff (bullet points to use in briefings) and a two‑page designed fact sheet intended as a leave‑behind or website handout. The materials summarize the negotiated MOU, the near-term federal filing by PG&E, the NERF concept, the Corps feasibility study and where grants and potential local financing fit into the work plan. Committee members said hard copies were available at the meeting and asked boards to request digital copies for their jurisdictions.
Requests to members: Ad hoc members asked participating boards whether they prefer periodic mailed or emailed updates (monthly or quarterly) and whether IWPC should convene public workshops for broader education. Several agency representatives urged more frequent updates and broader public outreach, citing a need to counter misinformation and to explain potential costs and tradeoffs.
Ending: Committee members said additional toolkit products (social media briefings, op‑eds and larger public forums) are possible and asked member agencies to request tailored materials. IWPC staff said the materials would be posted and circulated to board clerks and member agencies.
