Northern California Water Association

When the weather app says 100°F, most of us just crank up the AC—but for Sacramento Valley farmers, it could mean smaller peaches, lighter almonds, or lower yields all around. From ricelands to walnut groves, crops depend on the right touch from Mother Nature. Here’s how local farmers are handling the heat waves and droughts, crop by crop! https://lnkd.in/gmDTwPFv #SacramentoValley #Farming #Weather

Yesterday, we gathered with 10 state and federal agencies to sign the Floodplain Forward MOU—a major step in our collective commitment to protecting and enhancing the Sacramento River Basin. This agreement sets the stage for critical work ahead, including improving flood protection, restoring wildlife habitats, replenishing groundwater aquifers, and supporting sustainable agriculture. The signing is just the beginning—now it's time to roll up our sleeves and get to work! Read more about this landmark agreement: https://lnkd.in/gdBGW8yy #FloodplainForward #CollaborationInAction #FloodProtection #HabitatRestoration #SustainableFarming #ClimateResilience US Army Corps of Engineers Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Land Management National Fish and Wildlife Foundation USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service California Department of Water Resources California Department of Fish and Wildlife California Department of Food and Agriculture U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) California Natural Resources Agency

Exciting news! On October 23, 2024, state and federal agencies will come together to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at enhancing flood protection, protect and create wildlife habitat, secure water supplies, and support farming in the Sacramento River Basin. State and federal agencies are coming together to invest in California’s floodplains by supporting projects that will reshape our landscape.    This agreement will streamline efforts and secure funding for landscape-scale floodplain projects, protecting communities, restoring ecosystems, and supporting agriculture.    Stay tuned as we work together to make a real difference for California's water, wildlife, and farms! #FloodplainForward #SacramentoRiverBasin #CollaborationInAction #Flood

Modernizing California’s water management system is critical in the face of a hotter, drier future. From upgrading infrastructure to using data-driven solutions like the UPWARD process, the state is evolving its approach to ensure water is managed for multiple benefits. 💧 This modernization effort also includes key updates to California’s water rights system, ensuring water is available for fish, wildlife, and groundwater replenishment, while supporting sustainable use. 🚰 Read more about these advancements and how they are building resilience in California’s water systems. Full article here: https://lnkd.in/gw6-KZFB #WaterManagement #WaterRights #ClimateAdaptation #Sustainability #CaliforniaWater

Join us this Thursday, October 17 from 4-7pm for our Annual Fall Reception at the beautiful Matchbook Wine Company in the rolling Dunnigan Hills! Celebrate Sacramento Valley’s incredible families, farms, fish, and fowl while enjoying wine, tacos, and great company. No RSVP needed—just bring a hat for our hat wall raffle and soak in the panoramic views of this family-owned vineyard. Cheers to the best of the Valley! 🍷🌮 Learn more about Matchbook Wine Co: https://lnkd.in/gApEUrYD #FallReception #SacramentoValley #MatchbookWineCo #CelebrateCommunity

With absentee ballots arriving in your mailbox and Election Day less than a month away, California voters should be prepared to cast a vote on ten statewide ballot propositions including two additional general obligation bonds. Read a summary of the 2024 November General Election ballot measures in our latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/gf_7z7iv

The Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) has been instrumental in addressing critical water infrastructure challenges for small towns like Olivehurst. Their work, in partnership with the Olivehurst Public Utility District (OPUD), is helping connect hundreds of homes to reliable water and sewer services, ensuring that every resident has access to clean, safe water. This project is more than just an infrastructure upgrade—it's about equity, community health, and long-term resilience. Read our latest blog, guest authored by Elliott Bochstein, RCAC, to learn more about the project and how RCAC is making an impact in Northern California and beyond: https://lnkd.in/g7S2A4SD #WaterInfrastructure #CommunityImpact #CleanWater #NorthernCalifornia #RCAC #Olivehurst #SustainableSolutions #PublicUtilities #WaterFuture #CAwater

We’re thrilled to see the progress on the Atmospheric River Control (ARC) Spillway at New Bullards Bar Dam. This important project is poised to enhance flood risk reduction for Yuba-Sutter and surrounding communities.

Free rafting tours on the Feather River this fall! From October 5 through November 9, join experts from California Department of Water Resources and Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission for a floating classroom experience through salmon spawning areas. Learn about restoration efforts and water management in a hands-on setting. Reserve a spot: https://lnkd.in/g342WBT9

For the first time in 100 years, tidal waters are flowing back onto 3,400 acres of restored habitat in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta! The Lookout Slough project is the largest tidal restoration effort in the Delta, bringing together habitat restoration, flood protection, climate resilience, and creating more natural spaces for recreation. Learn how this project was completed in just six years thanks to an innovative public-private partnership (California Department of Water Resources & Ecosystem Investment Partners) —and why these collaborations are key to future restoration efforts: https://lnkd.in/g2hxJzGh