By Bruce Houdesheldt, Director of Water Quality at NCWA Earlier this month, State Water Board Chair Joaquin Esquivel, provided an update to the Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience (SAFER) Advisory Committee meeting on the accomplishments during the first five years of the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund. The program is a … Continue reading “Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience (SAFER) Midterm Update”

In the Sacramento Valley, there are significant efforts to integrate working farmland with other types of habitat for fish and wildlife. As part of this effort, we are inspired by the emerging work of Heritage Growers, a native seed and plant venture launched by River Partners. Heritage Growers is addressing the critical shortage of native … Continue reading “Heritage Growers And The Revival Of California’s Native Habitats”

The Pacific Flyway is one of four major North American migration routes for birds, especially waterfowl, and extends from Alaska and Canada, through California, to Mexico and South America. The Sacramento Valley plays a significant role within the Flyway, providing crucial habitat for these traveling birds. This unique region is not only a haven for waterfowl … Continue reading “Spotlight On The Pacific Flyway In The Sacramento Valley”