Nearly all of the Sacramento Valley floor is part of the historic floodplain—the naturally flood prone areas surrounding the rivers. Before levees and dams were built to protect people from catastrophic floods, this floodplain supported robust fish and wildlife populations. The reason for these robust populations was fairly simple according to leading scientists: the special … Continue reading “Water + Land + Sunlight: The Elixir for Bountiful Life in the Sacramento Valley”

By Vicki Kretsinger Grabert, President and Senior Principal Hydrologist Luhdorff and Scalmanini, Consulting Engineers, Woodland Understanding the status of California’s surface water and groundwater availability and sustainability are key goals of many programs. Sacramento Valley’s water resources managers and communities are proactively and collaboratively engaged in identifying and implementing strategies that support water resources sustainability. … Continue reading “Sacramento Valley Watersheds: Regional Collaborative Approaches to Maintaining and Improving Groundwater Quality for Multiple Benefits”

As the Newsom Administration, the Legislature, and a diverse array of stakeholders engage in continued discussions regarding safe drinking water solutions for all Californians, the Northern California Water Association is committed to advancing a comprehensive approach that addresses the full scope of challenges confronting impacted communities. In NCWA’s view, a comprehensive approach consists of elements that: Empower … Continue reading “A Comprehensive Approach to Safe Drinking Water”

A recently-developed map of the Agricultural Water Management Plans and Urban Water Management Plans displays the comprehensive nature of water management planning in the Sacramento Valley.  All of the agricultural and urban water suppliers in the Sacramento Valley covered by state law have submitted compliant Agricultural Water Management Plans and Urban Water Management Plans. In total, 45 … Continue reading “New Map Shows Comprehensive Sacramento Valley Water Resources Management Planning”