Northern California’s water community today joins together to recognize Congressman Doug LaMalfa for his steadfast service and enduring commitment to the people, lands, and working landscapes of the Sacramento Valley and the broader North State. Rooted in agriculture and shaped by the rural communities he lived, worked, and played, Congressman LaMalfa brought a deep and … Continue reading “Remembering Congressman Doug LaMalfa”

Collaborative habitat creation and water management efforts offering prime spawning conditions for salmon in creek that runs from Lake Berryessa to Sacramento River  Winters, CA – A record 2,150 King Salmon (Chinook salmon) returned to spawn in Putah Creek this fall. Timely water releases, habitat creation and regional collaboration among various public and private organizations are being credited with the successful run.   Putah Creek, which … Continue reading “Record Returns: 2,150 Salmon Spawned in Putah Creek”

Healthy Rivers and Landscapes Program Advances Before the State Water Board Sacramento, CA — The State Water Board today released another draft update to its Bay-Delta Water Quality Plan that includes two regulatory pathways: 1) a comprehensive Healthy Rivers and Landscapes (HRL) Program; and 2) a flow-only approach for parties not participating in the HRL … Continue reading “Public Water Agencies’ Statement on Healthy Rivers and Landscapes”

In January 2026, the Meridian Farms Water Company (MFWC) will be selecting a contractor to begin construction on the second and final phase of its program to screen the diversions used to deliver Sacramento River water to the district. This is the last of the fish screening projects that were originally identified as “high priority” … Continue reading “Construction to Begin on Last Sacramento Valley “High Priority” Fish Screen Project”