By Roger Cornwell, Chair of NCWA Board of Directors Earlier this month, we shared our Five Year Strategic Priorities, outlining our vision for the future of water management in the Sacramento River Basin. As a follow-up to that communication, we now turn our attention to the pillars that support these priorities—key elements that provide the strong … Continue reading “The Pillars for a Thriving Sacramento River Basin Water System”

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A record-setting winter on California ricelands is delivering a significant boost to endangered fish populations, with 25,000 acres producing 147,500 pounds of essential food for species like Chinook salmon. This effort is particularly crucial for juvenile salmon migrating down the Sacramento River, where the absence of nutrient-rich floodplains has limited their growth and survival. This season’s … Continue reading “Record Amount of Food for Endangered Salmon Produced on California Ricelands”

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By Roger Cornwell, NCWA Chair of the Board of Directors; and Jim Mayer, NCWA First Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors Northern California Water Association’s (NCWA’s) five-year strategic priorities are now finalized and approved by the NCWA Board of Directors, and it was a privilege to be part of the process. These priorities are more than a roadmap—they’re … Continue reading “NCWA’s 5 Year Priorities to Vitalizing Healthy Rivers, Landscapes, and Communities”

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By Tim Murphy and Jeff Short On January 24, the North State Building Industry Association (NSBIA) was pleased to honor former Roseville Mayor and current City Councilmember Bruce Houdesheldt with the 2024 Friend of Housing Award. The NSBIA chose him for this distinguished honor, as significant contributor to the regional economy, creating a variety of homeowner options for … Continue reading “North State Building Industry: A Champion for Reliable and Safe Water Supplies in the Region”

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