The Kapusta Island Side Channel project established a 1,265 foot-long perennially flowing side channel along the Sacramento River to provide rearing habitat for juvenile Chinook salmon. The project is located in Shasta County between Anderson and Redding. The channel was completed on November 15, 2023.

The Kapusta 1B Side Channel project established a 0.45 mile long perennially flowing side channel along the Sacramento River to provide rearing habitat for juvenile Chinook salmon. The project is located in Shasta County between Anderson and Redding. The channel was completed on January 6, 2023.

The Resource Conservation District of Tehama County organized a student revegetation planting day on March 9 at the East Sand Slough Side Channel Project

Department of Water Resources (DWR) will receive funding for the Juvenile Salmonid Collection System Pilot Project in the McCloud Arm of Shasta reservoir which aims to reintroduce Chinook salmon and to their historical habitat.

The East Sand Slough side channel was opened to the Sacramento River on January 3rd. Construction crews finished the day after. Next steps include cleanup and re-vegetation efforts.

After much wrangling over how lost farmland could be used for other purposes and what purposes they could be growers who lose farmland should now have a chance to receive the help they need to use their land for other plans.

An article about a large Fremont Cottonwood tree on the Sacramento River, by Shirley Felder of the Red Bluff Garden Club

The East Sand Slough Salmonid Habitat Project is scheduled to begin construction mid to late August 2021. An Addendum of the 2019 Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration is available.

The California water board has approved a plan for water releases into the Sacramento River that could kill off an entire run of endangered chinook salmon and put at risk another population that is part of the commercial salmon fishery

The Sacramento River Discovery Center signed a 5-year permit deal Tuesday with the US Forest Service to continue its mission at the Red Bluff Recreation Area.

At a 1,600-acre former dairy ranch called Dos Rios, River Partners removed berms to allow seasonal pools for juvenile salmon, migratory birds, and allow recharging of aquifers. Last month, more than 350,000 native grasses, shrubs and trees were planted.

Reclamation announced on April 16th that spring-time operations at Shasta Dam will adjust to benefit endangered winter-run Chinook salmon in the Sacramento River during this critically dry water year.

Her historic confirmation is also symbolic, as the agency was long a tool of oppression against Indigenous peoples. Haaland will be key to President Biden's ambitious efforts to combat climate change.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) will conduct a restoration permitting workshop to support Cutting the Green Tape. CDFW permitting specialists will provide an informative overview of existing and new restoration permitting options and case studies to support future restoration projects,including those proposed for funding under the Summer 2021 Grant Solicitation. The workshop is Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 1:00 PM

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) announced Tuesday, January 19 that an additional $22 million is available to the Hamilton City Flood Damage Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration Project (Project) in the current fiscal year to support continued levee construction and habitat restoration. This funding infusion will fully fund the remaining work on the Project.

In an act of cultural appreciation, two open spaces in Redding are being renamed using the native Wintu language. What has been known as the Henderson Open Space along the bank of the Sacramento River in the heart of the city will now be known as Nur Pon Open Space. The Wintu term Nur Pon translates to salmon run. The Forum is a partner in a side channel project currently underway in the open space.

Burt Bundy said goodbye to his longtime position as Tehama County Supervisor on Tuesday after 20 years of service.

The Bureau of Reclamation has released the final feasibility report for the North-of-the-Delta Off-stream Storage Investigation. The report documents the potential costs and benefits of the Sites Reservoir Project.

The Bureau of Reclamation announces the selection of four funding award recipients to implement $40 million in salmon habitat improvement projects along the Sacramento River. The restoration projects will enhance and improve spawning and rearing habitat for salmon at approximately 25 different locations across 132 river miles.

The Anderson River Park Side Channel Habitat Project began phase 2 & 3 channel construction on October 5, 2020. The project will open up two side channels along the Sacramento River to provide year-round aquatic habitat for endangered winter-run Chinook salmon. The Forum is working with a wide variety of partners to complete this project which is part of the CVPIA Upper Sacramento River Anadromous Fish Habitat Restoration Program.

On January 10, representatives from several groups will tour two salmon habitat restoration projects that were completed in 2019. One is in Anderson and the other in Red Bluff, California.

The Anderson River Park Side Channel Habitat Project was completed in late December. The project opened up a 0.3 mile channel which connects to the Sacramento River and a backwater alcove to provide year-round aquatic habitat for endangered winter-run Chinook salmon. The Forum worked with a wide variety of partners to complete this project which is part of the CVPIA Upper Sacramento River Anadromous Fish Habitat Restoration Program.

Rio Vista Side Channel Habitat Project in Red Bluff was completed in early November. Within one week of opening the 0.35 mile long side channel, endangered winter-run Chinook juveniles were observed making use of it (see video). The Forum worked with a wide variety of partners to complete this project which is part of the CVPIA Upper Sacramento River Anadromous Fish Habitat Restoration Program.

Interested media are welcome to attend a public outreach meeting for the Anderson River Park Side Channel Project on Friday October 11, 2019 from 5:30 7 PM at the City of Anderson Community Center (1887 Howard Street, Anderson CA 96007). For more information, contact Harmony Gugino at 530-529-7383 or harmony@riverforum.org

A public scoping meeting will be held Tuesday, July 16, 2019 from 6p.m - 7p.m. at the Tehama County/Red Bluff Library

A draft Regional Conservation Investment Strategy (RCIS) has been developed for the Mid-Sacramento Valley region within Colusa and Sutter counties and will be available on the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) website for a 45-day public review and comment period from January 22 through March 7, 2019.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) this week released the Delta Conservation Framework as a comprehensive resource and guide for conservation planning in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta through 2050.

The State Water Board will hold a public meeting on February 5. The Board is considering the adoption of the State Wetland Definition and Procedures for Discharges of Dredged or Fill Material to Waters of the State amendment.

Meeting date: Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at 9:30am
Meeting location: Joe Serna Jr. - CalEPA Headquarters Building, Coastal Hearing Room, 1001 I Street, Second Floor, Sacramento, CA (see map)

20th Annual Snow Goose Festival of the Pacific Flyway, January 23-27, 2019, in Chico, California

Habitat restoration is underway at Hamilton City

In June, the California Natural Resources Agency issued a progress report on its Delta Smelt Resiliency Strategy for 2016-2017.

River Garden Farms of Knights Landing recently installed 25 new salmon shelter structures in the river near Redding new habitats for salmon that are made of large tree trunks and root wads bolted to 12,000 pound limestone boulders.

The Bureau of Reclamation selected four submissions to receive prizes in its downstream fish passage at tall dams' prize competition. Briana Connors of Cincinnati, Ohio, won the first prize of $10,000. The remaining three prizes will share $10,000. This prize competition was developed to help migrating juvenile fish over or around tall dams. Moving migrating juvenile fish past tall dams will ensure habitat connectivity that many threatened and endangered fish populations need to survive and reproduce

State agencies have released a long-term plan for drought preparation and water conservation in California. Making Water Conservation a California Way of Life includes actions based on lessons learned during the drought. Some actions will require new legislation or expanded state authority, while others can be implemented under existing authorities.

Governor Brown's new executive order ending the drought state of emergency in most of California, but maintaining prohibitions against wasteful practices, is available online.

Notice of Preparation (NOP) Released, Public Open House Meetings Scheduled

Seeking Public Comments on California's Agricultural Priorities
Chico - Wednesday, February 8th (4:30 - 6:30 p.m.)
Silver Dollar Fair (Harvest Hall)
2357 Fair Street
Chico, CA 95928

California today released the final, refined environmental documents for WaterFix, an essential effort to modernize the State's water infrastructure

A public workshop on healthy soil and climate smart agriculture will be held at at the CDFA Auditorium, 1220 N St., Sacramento, on Jan. 11, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has prepared the 2016 draft Central Valley Flood Protection Plan Conservation Strategy (Conservation Strategy).

The objective of this annual report is to document the significance of agricultural production, processing, and its related industries to the overall economy of Northeastern California.

The USFWS and CDFW are holding two public scoping meetings on July 27th from 2-4pm and later at 6-8pm at the Chico Masonic Family Center (1110 W. East Avenue). The public is invited to learn more about the proposed project, the proposed alternatives, and to provide comments on the scope of the environmental review to be conducted.

The Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) has been released, which includes responses to all comments received during the Draft EIR public comment period. The State Park and Recreation Commission will hold several public meetings as they consider approval of the Preliminary General Plan and Final EIR.

The California State Park and Recreation Commission are holding a public meeting on Friday, April 29th, 2016 at Granzella's Banquet Hall (457 7th St, Williams). Agenda items will include consideration and possible action on the the approval of the General Plan and EIR for Colusa-Sacramento River SRA.

On March 24, a program that will be held at the Tehama Country Visitors Center on Thursday March 24th at 7 pm titled 'Conservation Conversations' This program will feature Bob Madgic and a multimedia presentation about the Sacramento River.

Paddle California will be September 29 through October 2, 2106 with four-days of paddling and three nights of camping along the river. The journey begins at Sundial Bridge in Redding, CA and ends at Scotty's Landing in Chico, CA.

The Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area (SRA) Preliminary General Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Report (GP/EIR) is now available for public review.

The draft Central Valley Integrated Flood Management Study (CVIFMS) Watershed Plan has been released. CVIFMS is a watershed study covering the Sacramento River Watershed and focuses on system-based solutions to water resources related problems.

A public meeting will be held on December 16, 2015, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at the Yuba County Government Center in Marysville. For more information, visit this website: www.bitly.com/cvifmstudy.

On November 14, 2015, the Wild & Scenic Film Festival will be held at the State Theatre Red Bluff, California.

The Forum has completed the steps to changing the official name of the organization to the Sacramento River Forum.

DWR has prepared a Draft Central Valley Flood System Conservation Strategy for a 60-day public review and comment period.

Willows Market will open Wednesday, May 27th. Willows Market hours will be from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, every Wednesday thru August 26th. Location will be the Willows City Lot at N. Tehama Street, south of Bank of America in Willows.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has developed the Drafi Environmental Assessment (EA) for Habitat Restoration of the Bogg's Bend Unit on Sacramento River National Wildlife Refoge, The Draft EA describes and evaluates three alternatives and their potential impact on the environment for habitat restoration on the Bogg's Bend Unit in Colusa County. A public review and comment period for the Draft EA will begin on April 17, 2015. For information the letter (pdf). Or read the Draft EA (pdf, 17 MB).

The 2015 Northern Sacramento Valley Water Dialogue will be held April 30, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Corning.

A special junior turkey hunt event that will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2015 from 10 am to 1 pm at the Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge. The Sacramento NWR Complex and the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) are hosting a barbeque and activities for junior hunters at the parking area of the Sul Norte/Codora Units. The parking area is located on the north side of the Butte City Bridge, off Highway 162 in Glenn County.

The Wildlife Conservation Board is announcing a new grant program to fund projects that enhance stream flow, as outlined in Proposition 1

Senators Jim Nielsen and Lois Wolk are principal authors of Senate Bill 234, which would provide $19 million from the state's General Fund to the Department of Fish and Wildlife to make payments to counties for unpaid revenues under the currently suspended Payment In-Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program.

The Department of Water Resources and the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Sacramento District seeking input from interested stakeholders for a jointly-led watershed study covering the Sacramento River Basin called the Central Valley Integrated Flood Management Study.

The Sacramento River Forum is hosting a Projects and Resources Committee (PARC) Meeting on March 12, from 10am - 2:30pm at the Granzella's Conference Center (457 7th St., Williams).

DWR has released a new website specific to the recently enacted Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.

DWR has prepared a Draft Central Valley Flood System Conservation Strategy (Conservation Strategy) for public review and comment. The Conservation Strategy is an integral component of the 2017 Central Valley Flood Protection Plan (CVFPP). It outlines a comprehensive, long-term approach to improve riverine and floodplain ecosystems, and provides guidance on how multi-benefit projects can provide ecological benefits while protecting public safety.

The Draft EIR/EIS has been released for the Sacramento River Bank Protection Project Phase II (Sac Bank) which will authorize 80,000 linear feet of bank protection 'to arrest and avoid streambank erosion that threatens the integrity of the Sacramento River Flood Control Project levee system.' It is programmatic in nature, but looks at five action alternatives using 106 representative sites (which may or may not end up being the actual sites implemented). Several public meetings will be held during the comment period which are listed on the public notice.

CEQA and NEPA comments are due February 27

The document can be accessed on the USACE website

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced it is withdrawing its proposal to remove the valley elderberry longhorn beetle from the Federal List of Threatened and Endangered Species. This medium-sized beetle, found only in California's Central Valley, remains protected as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

Lucas RossMerz, Sacramento River Preservation Trust, will be bringing their River Road Show to the Altacal Audubon Meeting at the Chico Creek Nature Center on Monday, September 15th, at 6:30pm. Lucas' presentation will give an overview of the history of the Sacramento River with an emphasis on the natural history of Bank Swallow (Riparia riparia)

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFW) is proposing to designate 546,335 acres of critical habitat for the western distinct population segment (DPS) of the yellow-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) in 80 separate units in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah and Wyoming. The USFWS is seeking public comments through October 14, 2014.

A workshop titled Benefits of Hedgerows on Farms in the Sacramento Valley will be held on August 27 in Winters. This workshop will focus on the benefits of hedgerows of California native plants in agricultural landscapes. Topics will include bird predation on codling moth, rodents in hedgerows, IPM, and establishment and maintenance practices for planting habitat on field crop edges, including an overview of plant species appropriate for hedgerows in the Sacramento Valley.

The University of California, Davis Center for Watershed Sciences has published Economic Analysis of the 2014 Drought for California Agriculture. The study indicates the 2014 drought has caused the greatest water-supply reduction ever in California agriculture.

The Department of Parks and Recreation has issued a Notice of Preparation (NOP) for the draft Environmental Impact Report for the Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area General Plan. Click the link below to download the NOP.

A workshop titled Benefits of Hedgerows on Farms in the Sacramento Valley will be held on June 19 at the Davis Home Ranch in Colusa. The workshop will focus on the benefits of hedgerows of California native plants in agricultural landscapes.

Governor Brown issued an executive order to strengthen the state's ability to manage water and habitat effectively in drought conditions and called on all Californians to redouble their efforts to conserve water.

The Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) has released the final report on the Central Valley Project (CVP) Integrated Resource Plan. USBR investigated climate change impacts on water supplies and demands in the CVP service area and performed an exploratory analysis of potential adaptation strategies to address these impacts.

California launches online center for drought information. The Governor's Office and state agencies have launched drought.ca.gov, which will provide a central, one-stop location for drought information. Agencies will continue their own drought webpages, and drought.ca.gov will include a listing of these webpages.

The project will get receive $8.6 million in federal funding for the first phase of the project. An additional $3.8 million in federal funding earmarked in President Obama's 2015 budget, subject to congressional approval.

USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service is providing information for farmers and ranchers interested in applying for drought assistance funding, which was announced last Tuesday, Feb. 4. Farmers and ranchers should consult with their local NRCS offices as soon as possible in order to apply for assistance by the March 3, 2014, deadline.

The workshop is being held on February 18 at 9 am in the Winters Public Library in support of the Waterbird Habitat Enhancement Program (WHEP), administered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). WHEP works with farmers interested in promoting bird-friendly farming practices on eligible farms in the Sacramento Valley.

The final State Water Action Plan was recently released. It outlines California's near- and long-term water priorities and includes 2014-15 Budget Proposals, implementation efforts, updates from public and stakeholder comments.

The Sacramento River Watershed Program (SRWP) and Glenn County RCD (GCRCD) invite you to a (rescheduled) round table discussion on Tuesday, January 28th from 1pm to 4pm, Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge - Fire Office Training Room, 752 County Rd 99, in Willows

The Draft EA/IS, Proposed FONSI, and Proposed MND will be available for a 45-day public review period beginning on December 18, 2013. A public meeting is scheduled for January 10, 2014 at the Masonic lodge in Chico. The first session is from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. A second session is from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

The public review Draft Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP) and associated Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) have been posted to www.BayDeltaConservationPlan.com in anticipation of the formal public review and comment period, which begins on Friday, December 13, 2013.

DWR is holding a Regional Forum to gather and share information relating to the California Water Plan and statewide and local Integrated Water Management. The Forum will also evaluate DWR's regional approach, asking for feedback on ways to improve outreach. Time and Location: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 12:30

Public comments are being accepted for the draft California Water Action Plan. The plan identifies key management actions focused on water supply reliability, ecosystem restoration, and infrastructure needs. The public review draft is available here: http://resources.ca.gov/docs/Final_Water_Action_Plan.pdf

The USFWS proposed to list the western distinct population segment (DPS) of the yellow-billed cuckoo as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the western United States. The USFWS will accept comments for this proposal through December 2, 2013.

In September, 2013, three public meetings will be held in Yuba City, Oroville, and Redding. These will include an update on the Draft Northern Sacramento Valley Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP) and a discussion of the next steps/schedule of the NSV Board for discussion and possible adoption of the Plan. Public comments will be received.

The forum agenda will feature panel discussions on topics including: - a comprehensive new framework for system wide flood management, - existing and proposed water storage, - a vision for Sacramento River fisheries, - and concerns and efforts surrounding one of our most important resources, our headwaters. Morning reception at 7:30am on September 17, 2013. Location: Sheraton Grand Hotel, 1230 J Street, Sacramento, CA.

Coleman National Fish Hatchery (CNFH) Friends Group is providing an orientation for volunteering for school field trips to the hatchery. The orientation is at 8 a.m. on Friday, September 20 at 24411 Coleman Fish Hatchery Road in Anderson. For information call the hatchery at 365-8622 or email to FriendsofColeman@gmail.com

The California Department of Parks and Recreation releases an advisory on new state regulations and county ordinances to control the possession and consumption of alcohol on and along the Sacramento River. State Park lands between River Road and the Sacramento River also have alcohol restrictions.

A forum entitled, Understanding the Bay Delta Conservation Plan And Alternative Proposals - How Will Sacramento Valley Interests Be Addressed? will be held from 1-4pm, August 21, 2013 at the Masonic Family Center, 1110 W. East Avenue, Chico CA.

Presentations given at the Middle Sacramento River Science Conference, held June 3-4 in Chico, are now available on the web.

The Hamilton City Flood Damage Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration Project, aimed at restoring the J levee and providing wildlife habitat, made it through the Senate Appropriations Committee this week.

The Bank Swallow Technical Advisory Committee has released the Bank Swallow (Riparia riparia) Conservation Strategy for the Sacramento River Watershed, California.

The atlases were developed as part of the Regional Flood Management Plans for the 2012 Central Valley Flood Plan. Maps in the atlases show flood risk characteristics and hazards. They also include the following information: Local Maintaining Agencies Flood control facilities, Levee conditions, FEMA 100-year floodplain, General land use types, Managed environmental lands, Riparian vegetation, critical habitat, and endangered and threatened species.

Please join the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and The Nature Conservancy to celebrate 25 years of protecting and restoring the Middle Sacramento River. When: Thursday, June 6, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Where: Tehama County River Park, 25340 South Avenue, Corning

The Department of Water Resources released the public review draft of California's Flood Future: Recommendations for Managing the State's Flood Risk on April 3, 2013. Public comments comments will be collected until May 20.

The California Department of Water Resources is holding a technical workshop on Thursday, May 2, 2013 that will focus on the approach for developing measurable objectives as part of the Basin-Wide Feasibility Studies and Central Valley Flood System Conservation Strategy.

State Parks is holding a meeting to discuss future interpretation and Education at the recreation area. To be held Tuesday, April 23, from 3:30pm to 5pm at the Colusa City Hall Conference Room. Please RSVP.

In Little Hoover Commission releases a report entitled, Beyond Crisis: Recapturing Excellence in California's State Park System. The report criticizes the management of the 280-park system and recommends a new operating model be developed.

Cache Creek Conservancy and the Yolo County Resource Conservation District are hosting our annual workshop for restoration professionals, landowners and students on the latest restoration techniques of local riparian ecosystems. April 17th, 2013, 8:00am to 12:30pm at the Cache Creek Nature Preserve in Woodland.

The 58-cent Forever stamped envelopes feature the highly realistic stamp art work of illustrator Matthew Frey, which show a large illustration of the Bank swallow (Riparia riparia) perching and a smaller illustration of the bird in flight.

A Notice of Preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR) on the Yolo Bypass Salmonid Habitat Restoration and Fish Passage project is currently being circulated for a 30-day public comment period. Comments must be submitted by April 3, 2012.

Join local environmental organizations on Friday, March 8, from 5:30-8pm at the C.A.R.D. Center at 545 Vallombrosa Ave, Chico. We will be learning about each organization's visions, goals and achievements.

The Federal Support Toolbox, available at www.watertoolbox.us, will serve as a single point of entry to comprehensive information about water resources programs, initiatives, legislation, policies, regulations, collaborations, partnerships, databases, tools, models, data, research and development, education, and leadership that is housed on a participating agency's or organization's own server.

The public is invited to a public meeting at the City of Colusa

The next Yolo Bypass Fishery Enhancement Planning Team meeting has been rescheduled for Friday, January 25, 2013 from 1:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m at 1416 9th Street, Room 1131, Sacramento, CA 95814. Call-In Number: (916) 651-0948

A summary report summarizing the results of the expert panel assessment of technically viable alternatives that can be evaluated within the NEPA/CEQA process.

The Colusa County RCD has released the Colusa Basin Watershed Management Plan, a non-regulatory roadmap to watershed health that addresses local concerns as identified by watershed stakeholders.

The conference agenda and registration for the conference is now online. The conference will be held March 13-16, 2013, in Fortuna, CA.

The first of a two-part workshop on flood frequency analysis will be hosted by the Floodplain Management Association and the U.S. Geological Survey on Monday, Jan. 14, in Sacramento. There will be discussion on flood frequency concepts, and the value of long-term and historic flood records. The registration deadline is Monday, Jan. 7.

A federal judge on Friday upheld habitat protections for the green sturgeon, a threatened species, in the Sacramento River

The meeting will begin with a short presentation of project activities and results. Then attendees will be free to visit stations focusing on different aspects of the project. December 11, 6-8pm Chico Masonic Family Center

The next BDCP Public Meeting is scheduled for November 29 in Sacramento. The meeting will provide an update on the BDCP proposed project, and a discussion of the Effects Analysis agency comments and responses. 1:30 - 5:00 p.m. The Pagoda Building, City View Room, 429 J Street, Sacramento

The Sacramento River Watershed Program's (SRWP) Annual Watershed Stakeholders' Meeting will be held on Thursday, November 29, 2012 from 9:30 am - 4:00 pm, McConnell Foundation Lema Ranch, 800 Shasta View Drive, Redding, CA. RSVP by Nov. 26th.

Innovative Approaches to Fisheries Restoration March 13-16, 2013, Fortuna, CA

Two public scoping meetings to solicit input for the EA/IS on the M&T Chico Ranch/Llano Seco Rancho Fish Screen and Pump Facility Short-Term Protection Project to be held in Chico on Sept 27.

The Northern Sacramento Valley Water Forum is holding a public meeting in Chico on October 11, 2012, at the Masonic Family Center. The meeting is titled "Taking a Closer Look at Delta Planning: How Does it Fit Together? How Does it Tie to the Sacramento Valley?"

The City of Woodland has broken ground on a project that would use water from the Sacramento River as a primary supply of drinking water.

The EPA releases Water Quality Challenges in the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Estuary: EPA

Hydraulic oil discharged from the Shasta Dam spillway valve operating system into the river on August 15th. The system was shut down and contained within Keswick Reservoir by oil-absorbent booms. Cleanup operations are underway. The Keswick boat launch is closed to the public through Monday, August 20th.

A public hearing has been scheduled for 6:00pm on August 15, 2012 at the Hamilton City Fire Station located at 420 First Street, Hamilton City, California.

A proposal to widen Cherokee Canal and divert floodwater from the Feather River across Butte County to the Sacramento River was officially removed from the current version of the Central Valley Flood Protection Plan.

As part of the Northern Sacramento Valley (NSV) Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Plan development process, the NSV IRWM Board is requesting proposed projects and programs for review and possible inclusion in the NSV IRWM Plan. The submission period is from July 10 through August 9 of 2012.

Public comments will be collected until June 25, 2012. The DEIS/EIR, and other information on this project are available on this website.

On Tuesday, the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development recommended funding for the J Levee, a major hurdle in the plans to protect homes, farm land and state infrastructure.

Spring Run Chinook, a naturally spawned fish, make their way up Butte Creek, and were seen by the hundreds jumping over the Parrott-Phelan Dam and fish ladder last weekend.

The adopted California Fish and Wildlife Strategic Vision (CFWSV) and two accompanying documents can now be viewed at www.vision.ca.gov

The Delta Conservancy has released a draft strategic plan that outlines its role in the future of the Delta. The conservancy

This new mapping tool released by DWR can help identify disadvantaged communities (DAC) within an IRWM planning region. The maps are based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

DWR has released GIS data layers for the Medium Scale Central Valley Riparian and Land Use, 2011, and Medium Scale Central Valley Riparian and Aggregated Delta Vegetation, 2011

DWR announced a 45-day public comment period on the Draft Program Environmental Impact Report (DPEIR) for the Public Draft 2012 Central Valley Flood Protection Plan (CVFPP).

Cache Creek Conservancy and the Yolo RCD to host annual workshop on April 18th in Woodland, CA

The Central Valley Flood Protection Board (CVFPB)is holding a series of public outreach hearings this April to gather comments from stakeholders and the public to suggest focus points for the CVFPB

Riverview Project will begin gathering high-definition video of the entire Sacramento River. Water quality information will be obtained as well.

An interim strategic vision has been adopted for the California Department of Fish and Game and the California Fish and Game Commission. The plan identifies suggested core values, guiding principles, and goals and objectives for the two agencies. More details are available in this news release.

USBR study finds that enlarging Shasta Dam would add up to 18.5 feet to the top of dam. Study considers this feasible and economically justified.

DWR releases the Public Draft 2012 Central Valley Flood Protection Plan (CVFPP)