The Northern California Water Association (NCWA) is pleased to welcome Ivy Brittain as our new Legislative Affairs Director. We are very excited that Ivy will be joining our team as we work to advance the economic, social, and environmental sustainability of the Sacramento Valley by enhancing and safeguarding its water supplies and water quality for the rich … Continue reading “NCWA Welcomes New Legislative Affairs Director”

  The sight of cigarette smoke spiraling upward toward the porch ceiling is an image Sean Earley will never forget. In the scene, his grandfather is leaning back on the wood bench resigned to his sweat-drenched plaid shirt and dirt-caked boots, all in an effort to locate a moment of peace before the sun falls … Continue reading “The Fixer, Sean Earley”

By Todd Manley In a recent blog (see below), Erica Bishop with the Water Forum described the monitoring occurring this fall to determine if the habitat projects the Water Forum has been implementing for the past decade and a half are being effectively utilized by Chinook salmon for spawning and rearing activities. This monitoring is … Continue reading “Are Salmon Recovery Projects Effective? The Importance of Habitat Monitoring”

By Bruce Houdesheldt As we celebrate Healthy Soils Week in the Sacramento River Basin, we take a moment to reflect on the amazing benefits our soils provide for food productivity, climate resilience and biodiversity. From a water management perspective, healthy soils are an important element of ridgetop to river mouth water management, as healthy soil practices improve … Continue reading “Celebrating Our Healthy Soils that are Essential for Food Productivity, Climate Resilience and Biodiversity”