By Todd Manley As we begin spring in the Sacramento Valley, the region illuminates – we see the brown landscape turn verdant, and the Valley bustles with activity as people share the hope of a new year and collectively cultivate a shared vision in the region for a vibrant way of life. With the dry … Continue reading “Managing Water for Multiple Benefits: Why Spring Diversions on the Sacramento River are Important”

By Grant Lundberg Across the globe, people are pulling together to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s a powerful demonstration of our interconnectedness and, more than that, our ability to work together to cultivate a healthier world. Now more than ever, I see an opportunity for change in the way we approach California’s water challenges. Attempting … Continue reading “Floodplains, Farming, and Fish: Managing Water for Multi-Benefits at the Dos Rios Project”

By David Guy With World Water Day this week and the dry year emerging throughout the Sacramento Valley, we take this moment to reflect on the value of water as we cultivate a shared vision in the region for a vibrant way of life. We encourage you to watch and read the following vignettes that … Continue reading “Valuing Water in the Sacramento Valley: Celebrating World Water Day”

The lure of a ten-speed bike was all it took. This was no ordinary bicycle, however. This was a radiant red Schwinn with swooping sight lines, 10 gears of unfettered pedal power that would serve as a freedom chaser to propel 9-year-old Ann Hayden to explore country roads in her rural Yolo County neighborhood. And … Continue reading “The Collaborative Habitat Creator”