Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Mendocino LAFCO reviews Potter Valley Irrigation District MSR as PG&E decommissioning raises storage and funding questions
Summary
At its Feb. 3 meeting the Mendocino Local Agency Formation Commission held a workshop on the Potter Valley Irrigation District municipal service review, discussing the district's reliance on the Potter Valley Project, PG&E's license expiration, local contributions to regional planning, and ongoing uncertainty about future water storage and costs.
The Mendocino Local Agency Formation Commission on Feb. 3 held a workshop on the Potter Valley Irrigation District (PVID) municipal service review, where district representatives outlined reliance on the Potter Valley Project and described ongoing planning and funding work while PG&E's project decommissioning proceeds.
The review matters because the Potter Valley Project historically diverts water from the Eel River that supports the district's irrigation deliveries. The commission and district officials said decisions about the project's future affect local irrigation water availability, potential storage projects, and long-term costs for district customers.
The staff presentation summarized the district's history and system. PVID was formed in 1924 and serves about 6,966 acres and roughly 275 agricultural customers. The district's system includes 18 miles of canals, 18 miles of laterals, four flumes and six siphons. Water for irrigation is diverted through the Potter Valley…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
