In a blog post this spring, we announced our collaboration with Sacramento artist Tim Collom on three new paintings depicting his vision of the region. The paintings reflect a day spent touring parts of the Sacramento Valley to draw inspiration, including visits to Conaway Ranch, the Sacramento River waterfront in West Sacramento, and Montna Farms, … Continue reading “Celebrating the Sacramento Valley: Tim Collom Conaway Ranch Painting”

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”