Solar Photo-voltaic Demonstration Project in Potter Valley

The Solar Photo-voltaic Demonstration Project in Potter Valley is a forecast initiative managed by the Mendocino County Resource Conservation District in California. Located at 9501 Spring Valley Road, the project involves the installation of a 5,000-gallon water storage tank, a 2x2 foot concrete pad for a solar array, and a 3x3 foot concrete pad for an electric pump. The scope also includes the installation of 1 inch PVC piping to transport water from an existing well to the storage tank, all of which will be enclosed by a 30x30 foot chain-link security fence. The primary purpose of the system is to provide water for food production and fire suppression activities. The project is classified under NAICS code 238210 and is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Section 15304 for minor land alterations, as the work is limited to a small area adjacent to an existing well with no significant impact on protected species or erosion. Joseph D. Scriven, the Water Resources Program Manager, serves as the primary point of contact. The project was formally documented via a Notice of Exemption filed on September 18, 2025.