Sonoma County could drop big water project

In a major reversal of government water policy that could potentially restrict future growth in Sonoma County, the county Water Agency is abandoning efforts to secure state approval for drawing more water out of the Russian River.

See the full story at pressdemocrat.com linked in the storyline. 

Taking Back The Villa Grande Beach

Residents, Open Space District team up to buy riverfront parcel plagued by parties, transients

 See Press Democrat article link in title.  Sounds like a great idea.  Hopefully the implementation will works as well as they plan.