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By Bruce Houdesheldt I am now working through my third drought as the Director of Water Quality for Northern California Water Association (NCWA), where I have learned the importance of broadening my perspective beyond my own tap in Roseville that brings delicious American River water into my home. A pillar in NCWA’s Strategic Plan and 2021 … Continue reading “Ensuring High Quality Water for Communities, Ecosystems and Farms”

By Jim Peifer In response to the dry conditions in California, the Regional Water Authority (RWA) Board of Directors unanimously adopted a resolution on May 13 urging their urban water providers to take actions, such as asking customers to voluntary conserve and sustainably shifting to groundwater, to help the environment of the Lower American River. The RWA … Continue reading “Regional Water Authority Urges Urban Water Providers to Take Action to Help the Lower American River”

Yolo County Flood Control & Water Conservation District is pleased to announce that Kristin Sicke has been selected to become the new general manager of the irrigation district.  The District’s primary mission is to provide surface water for agricultural purposes in western Yolo County, and is integral to monitoring and maintaining sustainable groundwater supplies within … Continue reading “Yolo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Names Kristin Sicke as New General Manager”

By Todd Manley With the driest year in memory, the water resources managers and landowners in the Sacramento Valley are working hard to serve multiple benefits throughout the region with limited water supplies. This has required all hands-on deck and creative management within the region as all surface water supplies have been significantly reduced, with … Continue reading “Managing for Fish and Wildlife During a Dry Year in the Sacramento Valley”