By Kam Bezdek and Ryan Ojakian  As we celebrate groundwater awareness week, we have an opportunity in 2026 to advance groundwater recharge throughout California through administrative changes, funding and legislation where needed. Lawmakers in Sacramento introduce bills each January to address major water policy issues affecting the state. This year, we see momentum building around groundwater recharge-in partnership with Northern California Water, the … Continue reading “AB 2026: Creating More Groundwater Recharge Opportunities for the Sacramento Valley”

The following is an excerpt from Roger Cornwell’s chair remarks at the NCWA Annual Meeting on March 6, 2026 at Sierra Nevada Brewery in Chico. Good morning! It is truly an honor to stand with you today—among the people who steward one of the most extraordinary landscapes in the world. The Sacramento Valley is more than … Continue reading “Sacramento Valley: The Source of Water, Food, Wildlife and Leadership”