Sustainable Groundwater Management in Colusa County

Thursday, Nov 30th, 2017

By Mary Fahey Colusa County Water Resources Manager These are historic times for groundwater management in California, with the onset of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), and recent extreme drought conditions that were followed by one of the wettest winters on record. Prior to this last winter, a ten year stretch of generally dry … Continue reading “Sustainable Groundwater Management in Colusa County”

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Early Returns of Chinook Salmon Celebrated on the American River

Friday, Nov 24th, 2017

  Recently, representatives from water management entities, conservation organizations, government agencies and others gathered at the Nimbus Hatchery to celebrate the return of fall-run Chinook salmon to the American River.  The event this year was especially significant because the returning adults were migrating out to the ocean as juveniles during the recent drought.  Hatchery practices … Continue reading “Early Returns of Chinook Salmon Celebrated on the American River”

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Managed Groundwater Recharge Opportunities in the Sacramento Valley

Wednesday, Nov 8th, 2017

Links: Managed Groundwater Recharge to Support Sustainable Water Management: A Sacramento Valley Perspective The State Board of Food and Agriculture today held a public forum on “Managed Groundwater Recharge to Support Sustainable Water Management.” The purpose of the forum was to identify benefits, opportunities and barriers; gather momentum; and expand the implementation of managed groundwater … Continue reading “Managed Groundwater Recharge Opportunities in the Sacramento Valley”

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