The Northern California Water Association (NCWA) appreciates Governor Newsom’s call for a fresh approach to California’s water challenges and his Executive Order today urging his administration “to think differently and act boldly by developing a comprehensive strategy to build a climate-resilient water system in California.” “The future prosperity of our communities and the health of … Continue reading “A Fresh Approach to Water Management in California”

A collaborative effort was initiated by local, state and federal agencies earlier this week to improve spawning habitat for Chinook salmon and steelhead trout in the upper Sacramento River under Market Street Bridge in Redding. Approximately 9,400 cubic yards of gravel, or 12,000 to 15,000 tons, will be placed into the river at this location … Continue reading “More Salmon Spawning Habitat Underway in Redding”

The Voluntary Agreements that have been developed in the Sacramento River Basin are providing new opportunities to bring together and catalyze priority projects to improve conditions for salmon. This is a positive step forward for California. These projects have all been proposed by expert biologists and then further developed by water resources managers. These efforts … Continue reading “Voluntary Agreements Will Catalyze and Complete Long-Standing Priority Salmon Projects and Implement the Sacramento Valley Salmon Recovery Program”

On March 19, Roger Cornwell, General Manager of River Garden Farms, testified before the California State Senate Agriculture Committee in support of Senate Bill 253. SB 253 is authored by Senator Bill Dodd (Napa), whose district includes portions of the Sacramento Valley. NCWA supports SB 253, which will create a framework for the California Department … Continue reading “NCWA Member River Garden Farms Testifies in Support of Bill to Create New Environmental Farming Incentive Program”