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The Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife and National Marine Fisheries Service announced this week the coordinated effort to provide two pulse flows in Clear Creek in May and June to benefit spring-run Chinook salmon.  These functional flows are targeted to aid upstream migration of adult spring-run salmon to the upper reaches of Clear … Continue reading “Functional Flows Scheduled for Clear Creek to Benefit Spring-run Chinook Salmon”

The Northern California Water Association (NCWA) appreciates Governor Newsom’s call for a fresh approach to California’s water challenges and his Executive Order today urging his administration “to think differently and act boldly by developing a comprehensive strategy to build a climate-resilient water system in California.” “The future prosperity of our communities and the health of … Continue reading “A Fresh Approach to Water Management in California”

A collaborative effort was initiated by local, state and federal agencies earlier this week to improve spawning habitat for Chinook salmon and steelhead trout in the upper Sacramento River under Market Street Bridge in Redding. Approximately 9,400 cubic yards of gravel, or 12,000 to 15,000 tons, will be placed into the river at this location … Continue reading “More Salmon Spawning Habitat Underway in Redding”

The Voluntary Agreements that have been developed in the Sacramento River Basin are providing new opportunities to bring together and catalyze priority projects to improve conditions for salmon. This is a positive step forward for California. These projects have all been proposed by expert biologists and then further developed by water resources managers. These efforts … Continue reading “Voluntary Agreements Will Catalyze and Complete Long-Standing Priority Salmon Projects and Implement the Sacramento Valley Salmon Recovery Program”