Sustainable Conservation’s CEO Ashley Boren recently contributed a guest opinion column that has been published in the Sacramento, Modesto, and Fresno Bees as well as the Merced Sun-Star. The piece, titled “A resilient water future for the San Joaquin Valley is within reach. Here’s how”, emphasizes how 2023 was a banner year for groundwater recharge, yet there’s more we can do.
The impetus for the op-ed was the report released by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) last month. “Replenishing Groundwater in the San Joaquin Valley” comprehensively investigates groundwater recharge volumes, methods, and policy in 2023. Check out the key takeaways from the report that are most relevant to our work at Sustainable Conservation.
As we look ahead, the insights from the PPIC report and the positive momentum in the San Joaquin Valley inspire us to keep pushing for policies and practices that ensure sustainable water management and resilience for California’s communities and ecosystems.