The concept of reconciliation ecology has played a significant role in the Sacramento Valley and is a positive approach that will help make the Sacramento Valley a better place. A recent story by Eric Miller in the Central Valley Business Times provides a good overview of this approach and how it is providing benefits for … Continue reading “Thinking About Reconciliation Ecology”

A diverse and bi-partisan group of state and local elected officials, regional water resources managers, farmers, labor and business leaders gathered today in Maxwell to mark the significant milestones achieved in the development of Sites Reservoir, and to acknowledge the momentum gaining for this important project that will provide public benefits and statewide water system … Continue reading “Leaders Gather in Maxwell to Support Progressive Water Management”

There are some significant and exciting changes underway in the science and related thinking surrounding California water and the challenges facing fish in California’s Central Valley. At the leading edge of this work is Cal Trout, a conservation group dedicated to fish and people. Cal Trout is exploring creative ways to reconnect our rivers with … Continue reading “No Going Back: A Short Film on the Future of Water Management in the Sacramento Valley”

Yesterday various elected officials, water resources managers, landowners and representatives from state and federal water management and fishery agencies gathered on the Sacramento River to celebrate the construction of the Wallace Weir Fish Rescue Project. This fish friendly project will help prevent straying of adult Salmon from the Sacramento River. This project is another example … Continue reading “Project Underway to Prevent Straying of Adult Sacramento River Salmon”