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Healthy Rivers and Landscapes Program Could Be the Best Path Forward for California if Key Concerns Are Addressed Public water agencies urge the State Water Board to resolve any remaining outstanding issues for continued statewide support. Sacramento, CA — California’s water future depends on our ability to move beyond decades of conflict and instead pursue … Continue reading “Joint Statement on Best Path Forward for Healthy Rivers & Landscapes Program”

Support for the Wildfire and Landscape Resilience Action Plan The organizations above have joined together to advance healthy and resilient watersheds–from ridgetop to river mouth–as an essential strategy for adapting water infrastructure, reviving rural communities, and restoring and protecting the ecosystems upon which all Californians depend. We strongly support the direction and priorities in the … Continue reading “A Call to Stewardship of Headwaters & Forest Communities”

Assemblymember Heather Hadwick Representing District 1 including Alpine, Amador, El Dorado, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou counties. In this Q&A, Assemblymember Heather Hadwick reflects on the water challenges and opportunities facing rural Northern California. Drawing on her experience as a farmer and former emergency management professional, she highlights the importance of local … Continue reading “NCWA Legislator Spotlight: Assemblymember Heather Hadwick”

This article was first published in Maven’s Notebook on July 23, 2026. By David Guy and Jim Peifer Groundwater recharge is one of the most important and affordable tools available to help California prepare for dry years, improve water supply reliability and support healthy rivers, landscapes and communities. During winter storms, millions of acre-feet of water … Continue reading “Advancing Groundwater Recharge in the Sacramento River Basin: A Strong Technical Foundation”