The Floodplain Forward Coalition is making remarkable progress in reactivating the Sacramento River Basin’s floodplains to deliver multiple benefits—from enhancing flood protection to supporting thriving ecosystems. We’re excited to share three key resources that showcase progress on this initiative. Sacramento River Basin Floodplains MOU Summary: Highlights the historic MOU signing in October 2024, where state … Continue reading “Exciting Progress to Reactivate the Floodplains in the Sacramento Valley”

By David Guy Every year as we approach the holiday season and our final blog of the year, we like to reflect on what is important and essential to our lives. Gathering with family and friends for the holidays is a special part of this season we all cherish and celebrate our communities and personal … Continue reading “Reflecting on the Basics: Wishing Health and Wellness in Our Communities”

The Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) in the Sacramento Valley in areas vulnerable to subsidence met this week with the Department of Water Resources (DWR) to share information, develop mutual objectives and develop actions to prevent subsidence. The leaders in the Sacramento Valley are committed to protect our water and community infrastructure through sustainable groundwater management … Continue reading “Protecting our Water and Community Infrastructure: Taking Action to Prevent Subsidence in the Sacramento Valley”

There are significant efforts underway in the Sacramento Valley to restore habitat in harmony with farming and our local communities. This includes project portfolios like those of the Floodplain Forward Coalition, whose member organizations have planned projects with an estimated need approaching $1 billion for restoration actions benefiting over ½ million acres–the size of 2 … Continue reading “Accelerating Permitting for Floodplain Forward and Restoration in the Sacramento Valley”