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”

This Thursday, we’ll gather at Matchbook Wine Company for our Fall Reception — and what better time to share their story, passion, and place behind this special winery? Below is a deep dive into Matchbook’s roots in the Sacramento Valley, its importance in Northern California wine, and the characters and philosophy that make it unique. … Continue reading “Sharing the Story of Matchbook Wine Company & Our Fall Reception”

For too long, conversations around salmon recovery in California have been framed as “fishermen versus farmers.” The Bridge Group is proving there’s a better way. This coalition of fishermen, farmers, researchers, and conservationists is working side by side to rebuild robust salmon populations in the Sacramento River Basin. By combining on-the-ground knowledge with the latest … Continue reading “Fishing and Farming: Working Together for Salmon Recovery”

On May 11, 2025, the Sacramento Valley lost a water leader with a strong legacy in the region. Jack William Baber passed away peacefully at home, with his beloved wife Audra by his side. He was 91 years old, and in those nine decades he managed to live a life that was both grounded in … Continue reading “Remembering Jack Baber”