A new infographic shows what Sacramento Valley winter-run Chinook salmon experienced in 2021, including the attrition factors they endured during each life cycle stage. The salmon were exposed to some of the hottest and driest conditions on record. Despite this, the species saw the largest return of adults in 15 years and their offspring were … Continue reading “2021 Salmon Snapshot: Seeing the Whole Picture”

By David Guy As we are staring at one of the most erratic water years in memory, with alternating wet and dry months, we would be well served this year in California if we had water in Sites Reservoir—an off-stream reservoir on the west-side of the Sacramento Valley. To hear an update on the project, … Continue reading “Sites Reservoir: A Part of the Solution for Dry Years”

By Bruce Houdesheldt With the number of dry days in 2022 piling up like the historic December 2021 snowpack, NCWA continues to convene the North State Drinking Water Solutions Network (Network), with a forum this week to identify actions and funding needed to help communities experiencing dry wells and safe drinking water issues. More than 60 representatives from … Continue reading “Taking Actions in 2022 to Address Drinking Water Issues in the Sacramento Valley”

By David Guy With the water year so far having both the wettest and driest months we have seen in recent time, water resources managers in the Sacramento Valley are working hard in the face of this uncertainty to prepare for this year. The Sacramento Valley depends upon an orderly water rights priority system in … Continue reading “The California Water Rights System is Ready for 2022”