By Jerry Brown, Executive Director, Sites Project Authority This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Sites Project Authority—the governing body created in 2010 to advance the longstanding vision for an off-stream reservoir in the Sacramento Valley. What began as an idea to strengthen California’s water resilience has grown into a project on the verge … Continue reading “Celebrating 15 Years of the Sites Project Authority: A Milestone in Northern California’s Water Future”

In recent years, we’ve shared extensively about WHY reactivating floodplains is vital in the Sacramento River Basin. From reducing flood risk to creating habitat for fish and birds, floodplain reactivation delivers multiple benefits for people and the environment. Now, we’re focusing on the next step: HOW to make this vision a reality. We are excited … Continue reading “How to Reconnect the Floodplains”

In 1960, University of California commissioned renowned photographer Ansel Adams to create Fiat Lux, a sweeping photographic series celebrating the nine UC campuses. Drawing from the University’s Latin motto, “Fiat Lux” (“Let there be Light”), Adams set out to capture the distinct character, prestige, and breadth of knowledge embodied by each campus. While the series … Continue reading “Ansel Adams and the UC Fiat Lux Series in Northern California”

By Danyella Ochoa, Northern California Water Office Manager We’ve just concluded the 2025 NorCal Water Leaders Program. It’s been a powerful reminder of what leadership looks like when it’s rooted in place, perspective, and purpose. This year marked our largest cohort yet, with more than 50 individuals participating in the seven-month journey. These emerging and … Continue reading “2025 Water Leaders Program Comes to a Close”