The San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI) has recently completed the first phase of the Sacramento Valley Historical Ecology Study. This effort uses diverse historical data to identify natural landscape patterns that existed before the development of flood control and other modern infrastructure in the Sacramento Valley. This study will be of great value to efforts … Continue reading “Sacramento Valley Historical Ecology Study To Help Guide Floodplain Reactivation Actions “

By: Lance Irving, Sand County Foundation The 20th recipient of the California Leopold Conservation Award will be announced later this year. This prestigious award, presented annually by Sand County Foundation and a variety of state partners, recognizes farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality, … Continue reading “Northern California Leopold Conservation Award Recipients Inspire “

In a region where water connects everything, collaboration turns that involuntary bond into meaningful action. By choosing to work together, the Floodplain Forward Coalition is bringing new life to California’s rivers and landscapes for endangered species, birds, and the communities that depend on them. The coalition brings together 35 diverse organizations representing landowners, irrigation districts, … Continue reading “Floodplain Forward Coalition Featured in Comstock’s Magazine this Month”

By Catherine Hickey, Point Blue Conservation Science Across California’s Sacramento Valley, partners are coming together to ensure the region’s floodplains work for both people and wildlife. As part of the Floodplain Forward Coalition, Point Blue Conservation Science and our collaborators are integrating the latest science into multi-species management—helping landowners, water managers, and conservation groups align … Continue reading “Aiding Shorebirds Across the Sacramento Valley”