LOWER RUSSIAN RIVER WASTEWATER CITIZENS ADVISORY GROUP

The Lower Russian River Wastewater Citizens Advisory Group (CAG) was created to help inform property owners about efforts to develop sustainable and affordable wastewater solutions for communities in the lower Russian River subject to new state and county onsite wastewater treatment system requirements.

The CAG is also working with the Lower Russian River Interagency Team to identify potential infrastructure and grant opportunities that could assist homeowners and local businesses with the cost of improved wastewater treatment, including onsite septic replacement, small common sewage systems, and district sewer system connection.

Most of the CAG’s nine volunteer members live in Monte Rio or Villa Grande, with others from neighboring communities facing similar wastewater management issues. The members have committed to engaging community members with government agencies to work toward effective, long-term solutions to wastewater issues along the lower Russian River, with priority given to affordability, practicability and openness to alternatives.