In recent years, we’ve shared extensively about WHY reactivating floodplains is vital in the Sacramento River Basin. From reducing flood risk to creating habitat for fish and birds, floodplain reactivation delivers multiple benefits for people and the environment. Now, we’re focusing on the next step: HOW to make this vision a reality. We are excited … Continue reading “How to Reconnect the Floodplains”

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In 1960, University of California commissioned renowned photographer Ansel Adams to create Fiat Lux, a sweeping photographic series celebrating the nine UC campuses. Drawing from the University’s Latin motto, “Fiat Lux” (“Let there be Light”), Adams set out to capture the distinct character, prestige, and breadth of knowledge embodied by each campus. While the series … Continue reading “Ansel Adams and the UC Fiat Lux Series in Northern California”

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By Danyella Ochoa, Northern California Water Office Manager We’ve just concluded the 2025 NorCal Water Leaders Program. It’s been a powerful reminder of what leadership looks like when it’s rooted in place, perspective, and purpose. This year marked our largest cohort yet, with more than 50 individuals participating in the seven-month journey. These emerging and … Continue reading “2025 Water Leaders Program Comes to a Close”

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By David Guy, Northern California Water President California’s Sacramento Valley is a land of extraordinary abundance—teeming with wildlife, shaped by water, and home to amazing communities and generations of farmers and ranchers. The Sacramento Valley is increasingly turning to an age-old concept with modern relevance: mimicry. By emulating natural systems, farmers, conservationists, land stewards, and … Continue reading “Mimicry for Ecological Function: Reimagining the Sacramento Valley by Blending our Working and Natural Lands”

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