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”

By Todd Manley Substantial work occurs in the Sacramento Valley every year on projects to develop and enhance habitat for the region’s terrestrial and aquatic species.  In-stream salmon recovery projects, Pacific Flyway habitat improvements, floodplain reactivation and many other types of habitat projects all require environmental permits to be implemented.  There is general recognition that the … Continue reading “New Proposals to Improve Permitting for Ecosystem Restoration Work”

By Bruce Houdesheldt With an increasing focus on the multiple benefits of healthy soils, the Budget Act of 2021 recently appropriated $50 million in one-time funding from the General Fund to the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) for implementation of the Healthy Soils Program and $40 million for State Water Efficiency and Enhancement … Continue reading “Rejuvenating our Lands: Healthy Soils in the Sacramento Valley”