Agriculture

The Sonoma County Water Agency is working closely with the agricultural community to inform and educate growers about using less water. Using less water means more water in the Russian River, Lake Mendocino and Lake Sonoma. We rely on these sources for drinking water, wildlife habitat and recreational activities.

What's New

2008 Confidential Vineyard Water Use Survey – Vineyards in the Russian River Draw Zone. This survey is being conducted by Advanced Viticulture, LLC by request of the Sonoma County Water Agency. Confidentiality of vineyard and owner identity will be strictly maintained. Only tabular results will be furnished to the water agency.

In an effort to expand public outreach and education activities to growers, SCWA has entered into contract with vineyard manager and viticulturist Mark Greenspan. Greenspan will work with SCWA to develop and distribute irrigation best management practices to growers, develop irrigation demonstration projects and convene targeted outreach to growers within the Russian River Watershed. For more information about SCWA activities related to the agricultural community, please contact Brad Sherwood, public information officer, at 707.547.1927, or sherwood@scwa.ca.gov.