By David Guy   With the discussions surrounding the modernization of our water system in California for both wetter and drier years, including the water rights system, we offer the following observations from the Sacramento Valley to help bring some focus to the conversations: California’s water rights system is foundational to our state’s water management … Continue reading “Observations on a Modern Water Rights System in the Sacramento Valley”

The following is an excerpt from Bryce Lundberg’s chairman’s remarks at the NCWA Annual Meeting on March 3, 2023 at Sierra Nevada Brewery in Chico. By Bryce Lundberg It is a great honor to serve as the Chairman of the Northern California Water Association and to work with all of you to cultivate a shared … Continue reading “Water is Life! Exploring Modern Water Management from Ridgetop to River Mouth in the Sacramento Valley”

By Jim Mayer, Chair, NCWA Groundwater Management Task Force; and Board Member, Yolo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Groundwater awareness week is a time to reflect on the important role that groundwater serves in the Sacramento Valley and the concerted efforts underway to carefully manage groundwater resources for communities and farms while keeping … Continue reading “Celebrating Groundwater Awareness Week: Sustainable Groundwater Management in the Sacramento Valley”

By Todd Manley Several projects are being constructed this winter in the Redding area to promote recovery of Chinook salmon by providing additional spawning and rearing habitat.  The projects are implemented through a collaboration of Sacramento River Settlement Contractors, conservation organizations and state and federal agencies.  These efforts are part of the comprehensive Sacramento Valley Salmon … Continue reading “More Sacramento River Salmon Recovery Projects Underway in the Sacramento Valley”