By David Guy As we all settle in for the holidays in this extraordinary year, we hope this moment in time provides an opportunity for celebrating family and introspection, a time to think about our families and friends, and what is essential in our lives. We have learned this year that we cannot take population … Continue reading “Celebrating the Holidays: A Time to Think about Population Health and Wellness in Our Communities”

By David Guy As we reflect on this tumultuous year, we have much to be thankful and a lot to learn. Along with the truly special people that grace our lives, we are all thankful for the Sacramento Valley’s unique combination of water, land and sun–the essential ingredients for bountiful life and the amazing biodiversity … Continue reading “Our Blessings in the Sacramento Valley: Water + Land + Sunlight”

By Todd Manley The Biggs-West Gridley Water District, Ducks Unlimited and the Bureau of Reclamation recently announced the completion of Phase II (of five total phases) of the water supply project for the world-renowned Gray Lodge Wildlife Area.  The three partners are collaborating on this conveyance improvement project that will enable Biggs-West Gridley Water District to … Continue reading “Advancing Water Supplies for Gray Lodge Wildlife Area”

By Bruce Houdesheldt The California Department of Food and Agriculture and more than twenty partners are hosting Healthy Soils Week 2020 to highlight the importance and multiple benefits of soil health on the farm to the ecosystem. The leaders in the Sacramento Valley have fully embraced nature-based solutions as called for by Governor Newsom in his October 7 Executive Order and … Continue reading “Celebrating Healthy Soils Week in the Sacramento Valley”