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By Adam Robin As California enters the traditional late summer beginning of wildfire season, the state is already grappling with a wildfire emergency of unprecedented scale. As of mid-September, more than 3.2 million acres—over 5,000 square miles—have already burned statewide. Smoke from these fires has smothered the entire state, with many major urban centers experiencing … Continue reading “When the Smoke Clears: Taking Action for Healthy Headwaters”

As thick white smoke filled the air, Charlie took a moment to soak in the moment. This former small-town farm boy was with one of the biggest action movie stars in history, who also happened to now be the governor of California. If only his father could see him now. For most of his life, … Continue reading “The Farmer Who Defied His Father – Charlie Hoppin”

By Thad Bettner, General Manager, Glenn-Colusa Irrigation District (GCID) Earlier today the water suppliers and landowners along the Sacramento River joined with federal and state agencies in a new science collaborative designed to inform ongoing efforts to improve conditions for salmon on the Sacramento River, while also helping better manage water for cities and rural … Continue reading “A New Way Forward for Our Environment and Water Management in the Upper Sacramento River”

By: Willie Whittlesey, General Manager, Yuba Water Agency Between the heat and the rolling blackouts, I’m sure you’ve figured out that we are seeing record breaking demand on California’s electrical system this week. At Yuba Water Agency, we are stepping up our power generation efforts to support the state through this energy crisis. Starting Tuesday … Continue reading “Stepping Up To Support California’s Energy Crisis”