The Sonoma County Winegrape Commission is presenting three meetings for grape growers in the Russian River Watershed who use water for frost protection. The meetings will cover what growers need to know to be in compliance with the new State Water Control Board regulations on frost protecting with water from the Russian River and on joining any approved Water Demand Management groups and programs by March 5. There will be a Q&A session at each meeting.

The meeting dates and locations are as follows. Growers may attend any of the meetings although appellation specifics may be discussed on assigned days. RSVP to attend three days prior to each meeting by contacting Karen at 707-522-5862 or ipm@sonomawinegrape.org.

• For growers in Russian River Valley: Thursday, February 9, from 8:30-10:30am at Shone Farm's Dutton Pavilion 6225 Eastside Road, Forestville;




• For growers in Alexander Valley: Tuesday, February 14, from 10:00am-12:00pm at Clos du Bois, 19414 Geyserville Avenue, Geyserville.




• For growers in Dry Creek Valley and Knight's Valley: Tuesday, February 14, from 1:30-3:30pm at Clos du Bois, 19414 Geyserville Avenue, Geyserville.