Virginia was feeling a bit down. She was hoping to land an internship during the summer break. Prospects were bleak. Virginia’s attitude even more so. Ever since she was eight years old, Ed could see it in her eyes. His little girl was destined to become a biologist. Each summer they spent time at the … Continue reading “The Radiant Biologist”

The Northern California Water Association (NCWA) and water leaders in Northern California have appreciated the opportunity to engage with the Newsom Administration and our many partners to help develop and then implement “a water resilience portfolio (portfolio) that meets the needs of California’s communities, economy, and environment through the 21st century.” Building on the Governor’s … Continue reading “Reimagining our Water System: A Water Resilience Portfolio for California”

The Northern California Water Association (NCWA) and water leaders in Northern California have appreciated the opportunity to engage with the Newsom Administration and our many partners to help develop and then implement “a water resilience portfolio that meets the needs of California’s communities, economy, and environment through the 21st century.” Building on the Governor’s call to “utilize … Continue reading “Reimagining our Water System: Utilizing Natural Infrastructure— Healthy Headwaters”

The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) has recently completed consultations under the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) regarding the coordinated long-term operations of the Central Valley Project (CVP) and the State Water Project (SWP). As part of this process, the federal … Continue reading “Biological Opinions, Voluntary Agreements and Recovery Planning in the Sacramento River Basin”