By Steve Lundeberg, Oregon State University Oregon State University researchers have teamed with the Karuk Tribe to create a novel computer simulation model that showcases Indigenous fire stewardship’s role in forest ecosystem health. Western scientists and land managers have become...
From the Bureau of Reclamation: Today, the Bureau of Reclamation announced another increase in the Central Valley Project 2024 water supply allocation for south-of-Delta contractors and those in the Friant Division. While all north-of-Delta CVP contractors are currently at 100%...
From the State Water Contractors: Today, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced that public water agencies are now expected to receive 40% of contracted water supplies from the State Water Project (SWP) this year. The increase, up from...
California’s climate is changing, with atmospheric rivers and extreme events occurring more frequently. This is not the new normal; we’re just getting started, says state climatologist Dr. Michael Anderson in this presentation at the California Irrigation Institute’s 2024 annual meeting....
To the residents of California’s Central Valley, salmon represent family, culture, jobs, community, and identity. By NOAA Fisheries The Central Valley has a rich salmon culture. Join us as we talk with community members and learn how they connect with...