By Bruce Houdesheldt The California Department of Food and Agriculture and more than twenty partners are hosting Healthy Soils Week 2020 to highlight the importance and multiple benefits of soil health on the farm to the ecosystem. The leaders in the Sacramento Valley have fully embraced nature-based solutions as called for by Governor Newsom in his October 7 Executive Order and … Continue reading “Celebrating Healthy Soils Week in the Sacramento Valley”

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By Todd Manley The State of California has recently made significant investments in Sacramento Valley salmon recovery under voter-approved Propositions 68 and 1. The California Natural Resources Agency recently announced the investment of almost $50 million in Proposition 68 funding for projects to promote salmon recovery. More than $220 million in Proposition 1 and Proposition … Continue reading “State Investing in Sacramento Valley Salmon Recovery”

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By Todd Manley Construction began this week on the latest habitat project to promote Chinook salmon recovery in the Sacramento Valley.  The South Cypress Island Side Channel Restoration Project provides 4.8 acres of much needed spawning and rearing habitat in the upper reach of the Sacramento River. This area is of critical importance because it is the … Continue reading “New Sacramento Valley Salmon Recovery Project Will Aid Salmon in the Upper Sacramento River”

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On Thursday, October 22, NCWA hosted the second meeting of the North State Drinking Water Solutions Network via webinar. Over 30 participants joined in a detailed discussion of technical assistance and funding opportunities available through the State Water Board’s Division of Drinking Water (DDW) and Division of Financial Assistance (DFA). The Network works to connect … Continue reading “North State Drinking Water Solutions Network: Connecting Communities with New Opportunities”

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