Tag Archives: watershed

Building Climate Resilience in California’s Central Valley: How Watershed Modeling has Recharged Planning

August 6, 2025

The Merced study represents a shift toward integrated, climate-smart water management in California. It’s about connecting local projects with regional strategies, blending green infrastructure with grey infrastructure, and preparing for a future where flexibility and foresight are essential.

Notes from the Field: Lagunitas Creek Watershed Enhancement Project Field Trip

July 2, 2025

On June 12th, Sustainable Conservation community members, program partners, and staff met up at Lagunitas Creek in Marin County to see the recent improvements to native fish habitat and stream functions through the Lagunitas Creek Watershed Enhancement Project — and to witness the positive impact of simplifying California’s permitting processes to implement restoration projects faster, more affordably, and at scale.