NBWRA Endorsements

"It was a conscious decision for us to use recycled water. The obvious advantage to using it is conservation of our natural water supply, but along with that we may see a reduction in our nutrient input due to the nutrients found in the water. Other benefits include reducing the amount of treated wastewater discharged into important waterways, and elimination of drought concerns for potential users while protecting public and private landscapes."

-Stacy L. Wallace
StoneTree Golf Club

"The Regional Water Board supports NBWRA's cooperative program in the north San Pablo Bay region to promote water supply sustainability and environmental enhancement by expanding the use of recycled water."

-Bruce Wolfe, Executive Officer
California Regional Water Quality Control Board, SF Bay Region

"As Mayor of Sonoma and its representative on the NorthBay Watershed Association, I have come to appreciate the importance of using recycled water and support the work of the North Bay Water Reuse Authority."

-Mayor Steve Barbose
City of Sonoma

"The District recognizes the valuable, if not critical, role that recycled water provides in out region's water supply. Recycled water is a sustainable, reliable, cost effective and environmentally sound…the North Bay Water Recycling Program will reduce demand on potable water supplies in North Bay region and the Russian River watershed by providing recycled water to existing users."

-Russell Townsend, Board President
Valley of the Moon Water District

"Fresh water is too valuable resource to misuse. Measures must be taken to assure that this resource is used wisely and efficiently with little or no waste."

-Madrone Audubon Society

"It is incumbent upon local governments and the people of the North Bay area to pursue all measures that help increase sustainable use of our water resources. I am on the Sonoma City Council and am currently the Mayor of Sonoma."

-Mayor Steve Barbose
City of Sonoma

"Every year local farmers and ranchers worry about drought. Less water means less locally produced food, less work for our employees and harm to the economy. Reliable recycled water provides more than half of the water for my dairy and all of the water for my vineyard. As a result, I don't use any groundwater, saving it for others."

-Ray Mulas
Sonoma Valley Dairy Rancher and Grape Grower

"A reliable supply or recycled water for grape growers contributes to sustainable grape production in Sonoma County."

-Nick Frey, President
Sonoma WineGrape Commission