By Todd Manley As 2021 was shaping into the most challenging water year in recent history—with the driest and hottest conditions anyone could remember–water resources managers in the Sacramento Valley developed a “roadmap” in May, outlining plans to maximize habitat for fish in wildlife with the minimal water resources that were available.  At that time, … Continue reading “Managing for Fish and Wildlife During a Dry Year in the Sacramento Valley – What Did We Learn in 2021?”

By Byron Buck, Director of Natural Resources, Conaway Ranch Reclamation District 2035 and the Conaway Preservation Group are proposing a project to improve and optimize flood plain rearing habitat, salmonid food production and permanent wetland restoration for Sacramento Valley salmonids. The project would involve nearly 5,775-acres of the Conaway Ranch in the Yolo Bypass, as seen … Continue reading “Conaway Ranch Proposing New Project to Benefit Fish and Birds in the Yolo Bypass”

By Bruce Houdesheldt We are pleased to join many others in celebrating Healthy Soils Week and the amazing benefits our soil provides for all Californians! From a water management perspective, healthy soils are an important element of ridgetop to river mouth water management, as soils play a valuable role in improving water filtration, water quality, … Continue reading “Promoting Healthy Soils and Farmland in the Sacramento River Basin: Celebrating Healthy Soils Week”

By David Guy As we take our annual pause for the Thanksgiving weekend, we take a moment to celebrate and recognize the importance of our health and wellness. The past several years have shown that we cannot take population health and wellness for granted, with this conspicuous moment in time calling on us as a … Continue reading “A Time for Thanksgiving– Health and Wellness in Our Communities”