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Multi-Disciplinary Committee Jointly Publishes Report on the Intersection of SGMA and Cover Crop Water Use in California’s Central Valley
A multi-disciplinary authorship group of over 30 individuals has published a report comprised of literature review, policy analysis, and recommendations pertaining to the water impacts of cover crop practices in California’s Central Valley under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA).

From Runoff to Recharge StoryMap
Practical strategies for how to manage and broaden recharge benefits for communities, ecosystems, agriculture, and flood risk reduction.

A Soil Health Legacy: Recapping the 2024 Burroughs Family Farms Regenerative Almond Field Day
An almond harvester in the Burroughs Family Farms orchards in Stanislaus County A Soil Health Legacy On February 22nd, Burroughs Family Farms hosted their 3rd annual Regenerative Almond Field Day. Growers, community members, and other agriculture professionals converged on their orchards for a day of discussions, demonstrations, and community building. The bluebird Central Valley winter…

Nominations Open for the 2024 CA Leopold Conservation Award
Are you a California farmer, rancher, or forestland owner who improves soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat on your working land? Apply for the 2024 California Leopold Conservation Award®

World Water Day 2024
Happy World Water Day! Water flows through every aspect of our lives from drinking water, food supply, economy, and recreation. We’ve made great strides in California to address our water challenges, but there’s more work to be done.

Groundwater Awareness Week Blog Series: Water Quality and Recharge
For 2024 Groundwater Awareness Week, Sustainable Conservation is highlighting the avenues through which we strive to scale recharge efforts throughout the state.

Groundwater Awareness Week Blog Series: Policy to Scale Recharge
For 2024 Groundwater Awareness Week, Sustainable Conservation is highlighting the avenues through which we strive to scale recharge efforts throughout the state.

Groundwater Awareness Week Blog Series: Partnerships to Scale Recharge
For 2024 Groundwater Awareness Week, Sustainable Conservation is highlighting the avenues through which we strive to scale recharge efforts throughout the state.

Groundwater Awareness Week Blog Series: Tools to Scale Recharge
For 2024 Groundwater Awareness Week, Sustainable Conservation is highlighting the avenues through which we strive to scale recharge efforts throughout the state.

Groundwater Awareness Week Blog Series: What is Groundwater Recharge?
For 2024 Groundwater Awareness Week, Sustainable Conservation is highlighting the avenues through which we strive to scale recharge efforts throughout the state.

Another Year of Deluge: Challenges and Potential Presented by the 2024 Wet Season
Is the drought over? No, but it’s complicated – so get in touch! We walk you through our work to date on recharge, flood risk and water quantity.