Potter Valley Irrigation Board Meets Monthly: How Farmers Can Review Water Decisions and Audits

POTTER VALLEY, Mendocino County — October 23, 2026. Local water management decisions are not all made by PG&E or the federal government. The Potter Valley Irrigation District maintains an elected board and publishes public meeting records. Its normal meeting schedule is the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the district office, 10170 Main Street, Potter Valley.

What can residents review?

The district’s public website lists board agendas, minutes and links to audit reports for 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. It also provides the district bylaws and water-management notices. These documents allow customers to distinguish items the board considered from decisions actually approved. An agenda is not evidence of a vote, while signed minutes and adopted resolutions can document the action.

Which issues matter now?

Potter Valley farmers are affected by diversion and delivery arrangements, district maintenance, water charges and future infrastructure planning as PG&E pursues decommissioning of the Potter Valley Project. The district has filed comments in federal proceedings and published public-facing explanations of its position. Reading the underlying documents can help residents understand competing proposals without assuming that any one agency has the final answer on water rights or dam removal.

Can people attend remotely?

The district’s contact page says its regular office meetings do not have a Zoom or other remote conferencing capability. Residents should check the current official agenda for any special meeting with different arrangements, accessibility options or notice requirements before traveling. Avoid relying on links to unrelated historical virtual workshops.

How can a ratepayer ask a question?

Call 707-743-1109 or use the contact information on the district’s site. Ask for the relevant agenda packet, current fiscal budget, fee decision, vote or delivery policy. People may also seek public records under applicable California law. This newspaper does not collect utility billing or confidential financial records on the district’s behalf.

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Primary source: Potter Valley Irrigation District public contact page, meeting archive and audits listing, reviewed October 2026.

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