By Bryce Lundberg, Chair of Board of Directors The Northern California Water Association (NCWA) Board of Directors on January 5 adopted our Strategic Planning and 2022 Priorities. On behalf of the water leaders in this region, we look forward to working with our many partners in 2022 to cultivate a shared vision for a vibrant way … Continue reading “The Pillars for Ridgetop to River Mouth Water Management in the Sacramento River Basin”

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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?”

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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”

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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”

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