In an era of multiple-year droughts where water for people, fire suppression and wildlife is getting more scarce by the day, it is hard to believe anyone is considering eliminating Lake Pillsbury, which is such a valuable water resource for our region.
— Aaron Sykes, Engineer, Lake Pillsbury Fire Protection District

Our Mission

The Lake Pillsbury Alliance is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formed to preserve Lake Pillsbury for public benefit. 

We value Lake Pillsbury as the recreational and environmental centerpiece of the Mendocino National Forest; as an economic and recreational asset to Lake County; as a critical water resource for regional fire suppression; and as an integral part of our regional water supply system serving more than 600,000 municipal and agricultural users downstream in Mendocino, Sonoma and North Marin Counties. 

We support the protection of all wildlife habitat and endangered species in the Lake Pillsbury basin and along the Eel and Russian Rivers. 

The Lake Pillsbury Alliance advocates for the preservation of Lake Pillsbury (which is formed by Scott Dam) during discussions on the future relicensing of the Potter Valley Project.