This project will install rainwater harvest tanks at fire stations and residences to conserve streamflow in the summer, increase water self-reliance, reduce the risk of catastrophic fires, and protect endangered salmonids. The project aligns with Prop 1 priorities to assist with water infrastructure to adapt to climate change and improve regional water self-reliance, as well as encouraging collaborative water use. This project consists of three components.
The Piercy Rainwater Harvest Project will install four 5,000-gallon tanks in two locations: two at the Fire Station and two at the Community Hall/Training Center. The tanks will be filled entirely by a rainwater harvest system set up on the roofs of the two buildings. This component will enable the Piercy community to have access to water during low-flow months, prevent a catastrophic spread of fire, and enable water sharing with a broad region.
The Leggett Fire Water Project is a community-driven project that installed a 70,000 gallon tank in Tan Oak Park to enable the community to respond to wildfire quickly during low-flow months. Leggett is fire vulnerable and water limited in the summer. Many of the water drafting spots along the streams used by the fire departments are dry or have flow too low to be useful. The Leggett Fire Water Project will provide water for fighting fires along Highway 101 and the tank will be the only source of fire water for several miles. This source will be accessible to Leggett, Laytonville, Bell Springs, CAL FIRE and all mutual aid fire services. The project has been a local priority for over a decade and the community initiated fundraising and obtained a geotechnical report. Tan Oak Park is an ideal place for the project due to its accessibility for multiple fire engines to refill simultaneously and easily. This tank alone will be filled by well water. National Storage Tank supplied the tank materials and installation services. Wylatti Resource Management constructed the compacted gravel pad.
The Rancho Navarro project includes seven 5,000 gallon rainwater catchment tanks that were installed at the Rancho Navarro Fire House along with gutters, pads, conveyance, and necessary hardware to allow access for fire suppression and enhance drought preparedness, increase the community’s water security and fire preparedness. Village Ecosystems was the selected contractor for the installation.
