By Katie Cahill The Rice Footprint is a landmark conservation science study that – for the first time – quantifies exactly how many rice acres are needed in California’s Sacramento Valley in order to support native wildlife populations. Conducted by researchers at UC Davis and Point Blue Conservation Science, the study analyzed habitat requirements for dozens of species and arrived at a … Continue reading “California’s Rice Footprint – See the Science in Action”

SENATOR ANGELIQUE ASHBY Representing Senate District 8 including Sacramento County and portions of Yolo, Placer, and El Dorado counties In this Q&A, Senator Angelique Ashby reflects on the water challenges and opportunities facing Northern California, drawing on her experience representing the Sacramento region. Now serving as Senate Majority Leader, she highlights the importance of flood … Continue reading “NCWA Legislator Spotlight: Senator Angelique Ashby”

Together with Rancho Llano Seco, we welcomed farmers, conservationists, friends, water managers and community leaders to A Day at the Ranch yesterday. Tucked along Butte Creek just outside of Chico, Rancho Llano Seco provided the perfect setting to experience a working ranch where agriculture and conservation exist side by side, with a deeper look into … Continue reading “A Beautiful Day at the Ranch”

A new website has been launched to help tell the story of the Healthy Rivers and Landscapes (HRL) program. The HRL program is a science-based, collaborative approach to restoring river health, floodplains, and natural landscapes, and continues to gain momentum as an important path forward for the Bay-Delta Water Quality Control Plan update. Visit the New Website Developed by … Continue reading “A New Resource for Healthy Rivers and Landscapes, at a Pivotal Moment for California Water”