The Northern California Water Association is pleased to honor the women who serve on the NCWA Board of Directors and staff and devote their time and energy to making the Sacramento Valley a better place. The Board members are elected by their constituents to serve in these important roles and we thank them and their … Continue reading “Celebrating Women’s History Month in the Sacramento Valley”

By David Guy As part of NCWA’s annual meeting this year, we will be hosting a conversation this Friday morning with several leading scientists and managers to explore the Sacramento Valley landscape and how we can continue to cultivate a shared vision in the Sacramento Valley for a vibrant way of life. As a passionate … Continue reading “Please Join Us Friday Morning for a Conversation: The Evolving Sacramento Valley Landscape”

By Todd Manley In the Sacramento Valley, water resources managers work together, utilizing a nature-based approach to manage the region’s water and land resources from the ridgetop down through the system to the river mouth. This holistic approach restores biodiversity while increasing water supply reliability for cities, farms, fish, wildlife, hydropower production and recreation. The water rights system … Continue reading “How the Water Rights System Supports “Ridgetop to River Mouth” Multi-Benefit Water Management in California”

A new infographic shows what Sacramento Valley winter-run Chinook salmon experienced in 2021, including the attrition factors they endured during each life cycle stage. The salmon were exposed to some of the hottest and driest conditions on record. Despite this, the species saw the largest return of adults in 15 years and their offspring were … Continue reading “2021 Salmon Snapshot: Seeing the Whole Picture”