Russian River Telemetry Study

The Russian River Telemetry Study aims to modernize water measurement and reporting practices for the California State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Water Rights by deploying a network of up to 125 telemetered gage stations and associated telemetry gateways across the Russian River watershed. This initiative seeks to improve the accuracy, timeliness, and reliability of water data collection by transitioning from manual to automated, real-time reporting systems, enhancing compliance monitoring and water rights administration. The project will focus on sites throughout the watershed to capture critical flow and usage data, supporting more informed water management decisions. The effort is being led by the SWRCB Division of Water Rights in California, with Christian Fehrenbacher, Water Resource Control Engineer, serving as the primary point of contact. The study is publicly listed with a posted date of July 31, 2026, and is designated as a forecast under the CEQA Net system, indicating its preliminary planning stage. No solicitation number or NAICS code has been assigned at this time, and the project’s full scope, including environmental considerations and technical specifications, is detailed in the uploaded Study Description accompanying the Notice of Exemption. Installation and deployment will occur within California’s Russian River region, with no specific city or zip code designated for the office or performance location.