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”

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”