Cloverdale Mayor Discusses Frightening Water Loss & Economic Impact to Come
Mayor Todd Lands summarized an average 25% water reduction following the decommissioning of the Potter Valley Dam, causing a yearly $200M economic impact, and loss of 700+ local jobs
A critical ‘Your Water, Your Future’ discussion was hosted on July 1, 2025 by the Sonoma County Farm Bureau, North Coast Builders Exchange, and Sonoma County Business Alliance regarding Sonoma County’s impending water scarcity. In conjunction with local leaders, the hosts discussed the upcoming Potter Valley Dam Decommissioning’s effects on local constituents, and the frightening economic aftermath.
Cloverdale Mayor Todd Lands attended the Your Water, Your Future discussion and summarized key takeaways from the presentation.
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Sonoma County needs to remove its restrictions on rainwater collection. Allow property owners to use cisterns, rather than allowing vast amounts of runoff to just flow into the ocean. Something has to give.