Sotoyome RCD Water Conservation and Security Programs

The RCD has a comprehensive set of water conservation programs and resources available to rural residential and agricultural landowners aimed at promoting voluntary, cooperative water conservation in our district.

Current Programs

• Mobile Water Lab
  A mobile water lab for vineyards will provide free irrigation efficiency checks, recommend water conservation and water quality improvements and share valuable technology and information with growers.
  
  
• Water Conservation Tools
  Sonoma County's Mediterranean climate means that each year we experience periods where water is abundant, and periods where water is scarce. Challenges for agricultural and rural residential landowners in the dry season can be addressed through a number of tools that can maximize water use efficiency, and these tools can be combined for even better results.
  
  
• Coho Partnership
  In response to the precipitous decline of coho salmon in the Russian River watershed, the Russian River Coho Water Resources Partnership is developing a systematic approach to improve streamflow and water supply reliability in five Russian River tributaries critical to the recovery of endangered coho salmon. Sotoyome RCD will provide overall project coordination and contract administration for the partnership's grant.