By David Guy As we all gather with family and friends for the holidays, this is a nice time of the year to reflect on what is essential in our lives. The past several years have revealed many vulnerabilities in our society as we have all come to a deeper appreciation for both our health … Continue reading “What is Essential: Thinking about Population Health and Wellness in Our Communities”

On December 21, 2022, NCWA’s Director of Water Quality, Bruce Houdesheldt, became the 58th Mayor in the City Roseville’s 113-year history. Since before Roseville’s incorporation in 1909 it has had a long history of  proactive and comprehensive water resource planning  to maintain the quality, reliable services customers have grown to expect. Houdesheldt brings to the position … Continue reading “Bruce Houdesheldt Becomes Mayor of Roseville”

The Northern California Water Association (NCWA) is pleased to welcome Ivy Brittain as our new Legislative Affairs Director. We are very excited that Ivy will be joining our team as we work to advance the economic, social, and environmental sustainability of the Sacramento Valley by enhancing and safeguarding its water supplies and water quality for the rich … Continue reading “NCWA Welcomes New Legislative Affairs Director”

  The sight of cigarette smoke spiraling upward toward the porch ceiling is an image Sean Earley will never forget. In the scene, his grandfather is leaning back on the wood bench resigned to his sweat-drenched plaid shirt and dirt-caked boots, all in an effort to locate a moment of peace before the sun falls … Continue reading “The Fixer, Sean Earley”