By Todd Manley With the dry years in California there is the expected increased commentary on water issues. This commentary is across the board from all sectors, and ranges from very factual reports to significant hyperbole. As policy makers sort through all this commentary, a famous passage by Theodore Roosevelt referred to as “The Man … Continue reading “Dry Years in California: Those in the Arena”

Water resources managers and the leaders in Northern California continue to advance Ridgetop to River Mouth water management to bring this region and its people to life—the farms and ranches, the cities and rural communities, the fish, birds, and wildlife. Northern California’s water is the lifeblood for our families, the fish and wildlife that grace … Continue reading “A Holistic Approach to Water Management in the Sacramento River Basin: Ridgetop to River Mouth Water Management”

By Gary Link, NCWA Legislative Affairs Director “A river doesn’t just carry water, it carries life.” Amit Kalantri You look up and see a huge wave of water rising above you, your grip tightens on the paddle, you involuntarily hold your breath, you hear the guide calling out commands, but your focus remains on that … Continue reading “Whitewater Rafting and California Water Policy”

By Todd Manley At the end of the growing season, as the Sacramento Valley transitions from summer to fall, we shift from the agronomic season to the bird season as waterfowl, shorebirds, raptors and other birds traveling along the Pacific Flyway begin to arrive as part of their annual migration. Birds and other species using … Continue reading “Collaborative Efforts Once Again Being Used in the Sacramento Valley to Benefit Birds and the Pacific Flyway”