By: Sean O’Brien, Senior Biologist at Westervelt Ecological Services; Lora Watts, Artist and Graphic Designer For many people in Northern California, salmon are associated with the Sacramento and American rivers, or perhaps the larger rivers and streams of the Sierra Nevada and North Coast. But Chinook salmon also make an extraordinary journey into the smaller … Continue reading “Bringing the Salmon Story Home to Roseville “

Three-acre project to keep fish connected to productive floodplain habitat while reducing number of juvenile salmon becoming stranded each year From the Sacramento River Settlement Contractors: A three-acre floodplain along the Sacramento River that has become attractive for native fish to rest and feed is receiving a critical redesign to help reduce the number of … Continue reading “Salmon Habitat Project Along Sacramento River to Improve Access On and Off Red Bluff Floodplain”

This article was first published in Maven’s Notebook on October 22, 2026. By Roger Cornwell, Chair, Northern California Water Association California has an opportunity to move water policy toward a healthier and more resilient future. As the State Water Board considers the update for the Bay-Delta Water Quality Control Plan (Plan), Northern California Water believes … Continue reading “Healthy Rivers and Landscapes: A Better Path Forward for the Bay-Delta”

  By Todd Manley, Director of Government Relations Every year, the Sacramento Valley is home to some of the most remarkable wildlife migrations in North America. Chinook salmon move from our rivers to the Pacific Ocean and eventually return to the waters where their lives began. At the same time, millions of ducks, geese and … Continue reading “Investing in Life on the Move: Sacramento Valley Floodplains Support Remarkable Migrations”