Russian River Weekly Update 4/16/24
Reservoir Storage & Operations:
Water supply information provided by Sonoma Water (find more water storage info here).
Resource Conservation District Soil Health & Carbon Beneficial Practices Workshop on May 1st, 9:30 AM to 12 Noon
Join MCRCD, Anderson Valley Winegrowers, Mendocino Winegrowers, and NRCS on May 1st, from 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM to learn about soil health and Carbon Beneficial Agricultural Practices. Presentations will include conversations on cover cropping and no-till in vineyard systems, rainfall simulator and infiltration demonstration, carbon farm planning, and other climate-beneficial farming practices. Contact SethMyrick@mcrcd.org or M.Hynes@mcrcd.org for more information. Register for the event at https://forms.gle/hFastGLrxmNrvyF96
North Coast Resource Partnership Quarterly Meeting: April 26th 9 AM – 3 PM in Weaverville, CA
The North Coast Resource Partnership (NCRP) is pleased to announce the next meeting. Meeting topics will include:
- Partner & Agency Presentations
- NCRP CAL FIRE Forest Health Pilot Update
- NCRP Regional Forest & Fire Capacity Program Update
- NCRP Handbook Update
See the NCRP Quarterly Meeting webpage for more information.
Climate Resilience Through Regeneration: Recharge for Farms, Nature, and People
While California is no stranger to the drought and deluge cycle, another wet winter sparks conversations about water security and climate resilience. However, climate resilience isn't just about bouncing back; it's about propelling forward. It's about adapting, innovating, and uniting to confront climate challenges head-on and build a stronger, more sustainable California.
Sustainable Conservation announces the spring 2024 webinar series, Climate Resilience Through Regeneration. From revitalizing soil health to restoring habitats, and from effective flood management to replenishing groundwater, the series will explore actionable strategies for climate resilience that promise to reshape and regenerate our communities and ecosystems.
The series will kick off on Wednesday, April 24 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM with a panel on the many benefits of groundwater recharge and how we can boost ecosystem recovery and protect community drinking water. Join California water experts to explore what the recent historic wet years mean for groundwater and how multi-benefit recharge is vital for building a thriving and climate-resilient California. Registration here.
Toward Sustainable Groundwater in Agriculture: June 18-20, 2024
Announcing an exciting opportunity on the horizon this summer to engage directly with groundwater experts from California and across the world. The 3ʳᵈ International Groundwater Conference Linking Science & Policy returns to San Francisco for the first time since 2016 and you won’t want to miss this opportunity to hear about the latest scientific, management, legal and policy advances for sustaining our groundwater resources in agricultural regions around the world. Learn how you can attend, sponsor or exhibit at this amazing event!
In the press:
- Courthouse News: Clean air, water, environment amendment passes first hurdle in California Assembly, 4/8/24
- CalMatters: ‘Forever chemicals’: Water supplies throughout California will exceed new national limits, 4/11/24
- Yale Climate Connections: As temperatures warm, valley fever fungus vastly expands its range, 4/8/24
- KCRA 3: California considers adding right to clean air, water to state's constitution, 4/8/24
- Mercury News: Making cement is very damaging for the climate. One solution is opening in Northern California, 4/11/24