By Gary Link The first year of the 2021-22 legislative session recently concluded and the Legislature and the Governor took significant action on various elements to support and provide robust funding for Ridgetop to river mouth water management, including the immense benefits of Healthy Forests, Reactivating Floodplains, Sustainable Groundwater Management, Vital Rivers and Streams, and … Continue reading “Advancing Ridgetop to River Mouth Water Management in the State Budget”

By Todd Manley With the dry years in California there is the expected increased commentary on water issues. This commentary is across the board from all sectors, and ranges from very factual reports to significant hyperbole. As policy makers sort through all this commentary, a famous passage by Theodore Roosevelt referred to as “The Man … Continue reading “Dry Years in California: Those in the Arena”

Water resources managers and the leaders in Northern California continue to advance Ridgetop to River Mouth water management to bring this region and its people to life—the farms and ranches, the cities and rural communities, the fish, birds, and wildlife. Northern California’s water is the lifeblood for our families, the fish and wildlife that grace … Continue reading “A Holistic Approach to Water Management in the Sacramento River Basin: Ridgetop to River Mouth Water Management”

By Gary Link, NCWA Legislative Affairs Director “A river doesn’t just carry water, it carries life.” Amit Kalantri You look up and see a huge wave of water rising above you, your grip tightens on the paddle, you involuntarily hold your breath, you hear the guide calling out commands, but your focus remains on that … Continue reading “Whitewater Rafting and California Water Policy”