This guest commentary was published in CalMatters on June 21, the full version can be viewed here. By Jeff McCreary Director Of Operations – Western Region, Ducks Unlimited Lake Oroville and Shasta Lake are filled to the brim, and the rivers of the Central Valley are roaring. Thanks to an exceptionally wet winter, for the first … Continue reading “Guest Commentary: Pacific Flyway birds are counting on California to honor voters and build Sites Reservoir”

By Robert Dugan and Bruce Houdesheldt The Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) and the City of Roseville last month signed a new agreement to make sure water is available to serve the needs of existing and growing communities. We encourage you to watch the following video to showcase our partnership. Click the video below for … Continue reading “Placer County Water Agency and Roseville Strengthen Regional Water Supply Reliability With A Revised Contract”

By Mike Trouchon and Stephen Clark The latest water quality monitoring results from the Sacramento Valley Water Quality Coalition (Coalition) demonstrate once again that management practices used by the 8,600 farmers of irrigated agriculture continue to protect the aquatic ecosystem and the fish and wildlife in the region.  These practices ensure water quality is favorable for … Continue reading “Irrigated Agriculture Practices Protective of Aquatic Life in the Sacramento Valley”

By David Guy There are unique opportunities in the Sacramento Valley to reactivate floodplains, mimicking historical natural processes to improve habitat for fish, birds and other wildlife, enhance flood protection and groundwater recharge, and increase California’s resilience to climate change by better preparing the state for future droughts and floods. These nature-based solutions are a … Continue reading “Bringing the Sacramento Valley to Life: Investing in Multiple Benefits through Floodplain Reactivation and Nature-Based Solutions”