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By Todd Manley In the Sacramento Valley, water resources managers work together, utilizing a nature-based approach to manage the region’s water and land resources from the ridgetop down through the system to the river mouth. This holistic approach restores biodiversity while increasing water supply reliability for cities, farms, fish, wildlife, hydropower production and recreation. The water rights system … Continue reading “How the Water Rights System Supports “Ridgetop to River Mouth” Multi-Benefit Water Management in California”

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”