Designing Water Resilience on Public and Working Lands

The Designing Water Resilience on Public and Working Lands project is a forecast initiative managed by the California State Coastal Conservancy. Conservation Works, in partnership with the Sonoma and Gold Ridge Resource Conservation Districts and in collaboration with California State Parks and Sonoma County Regional Parks, will lead the effort to improve water storage and infrastructure across six public accessible parks and preserves in Sonoma County. The project covers nearly 3,000 acres and aims to enhance drought and wildfire resilience, improve habitats, and increase public coastal access. The scope of work involves the development of five engineered and permitted designs along with one feasibility study. Based in Petaluma, California, the project is overseen by Project Manager Victoria Seher. This planning effort is designed to secure critical water infrastructure to protect the regional landscape and ensure long-term environmental sustainability.