Reg Water Auth

ICYMI: In a new opinion piece co-authored by RWA’s Ryan Ojakian, learn how AB 2026 would expand groundwater recharge—removing barriers so more water can be stored underground during wet years. A key step toward long-term water reliability in California. Read more: ow.ly/CJSj50YwW30 #cawater

ICYMI: New wells and infrastructure are strengthening reliability and supporting flows in the Lower American River. State funding is helping expand the Sacramento Regional Water Bank—storing water in wet years for use in dry ones. Read more: ow.ly/s6XB50YwVyJ #cawater

Join RWA for a virtual Coffee Chat with John Watts, Water Policy Counsel for Senator Alex Padilla. The conversation will explore how federal priorities and budget decisions are shaping water policy across the West. April 15 at 10 a.m. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #cawater

Great to see Sacramento Suburban Water District celebrating the commissioning of its new groundwater wells. Investments like these strengthen local water reliability and support the region’s broader effort to manage water supplies collaboratively and prepare for a changing climate. #CAwater

The Sacramento Regional Water Bank is building the foundation for long-term groundwater storage and climate resilience. See what was accomplished in 2025—and what’s ahead. Read the recap and look forward: sacwaterbank.com/2025waterbankr… #cawater

@MavensNotebook published a joint op-ed by Michael Saunders (RWA) and Jim Mayer (NCWA) urging modernization of groundwater recharge policy. Clearer permitting and better access to high flows can strengthen SGMA and improve water reliability. ow.ly/wc0y50YoHcq #cawater

The Sacramento Bee reports the Bureau of Reclamation announced 100% initial Central Valley Project allocations for Sacramento-area agencies. RWA’s Jim Peifer called it a positive sign for 2026, while noting reservoir carryover will be critical if next year turns dry. Read the full article at ow.ly/ROx650YoGXV #cawater

RWA applauds the launch of California Water Plan 2028, setting a historic 9 million acre-feet water supply target by 2040. We’re proud to have Michelle Banonis on the Advisory Committee representing the Sacramento region in shaping this statewide plan. Learn more about the Governor’s initiative at ow.ly/KYQX50YoGVO #cawater

Congrats to Meghan Hertel on her appointment as Director of the CDFW! We appreciated the opportunity to sit down with her last year during a Coffee Chat to discuss biodiversity, habitat restoration, and water reliability. Looking forward to continued collaboration! #cawater

Local water suppliers are weighing in on California’s Bay-Delta update. A new Sacramento Bee article highlights a joint letter urging a more flexible, collaborative path to protect rivers while supporting regional water reliability. Read more at ow.ly/rRsM50Y8SgL #cawater

ICYMI: New data confirms what collaboration makes possible: groundwater banking strengthens water supply reliability, supports river and ecosystem health, and improves conditions in neighboring basins. Learn more: ow.ly/mkRi50Y3WVG #cawater #climatechange

Snowpack is changing—and that’s reshaping #cawater's future. In a new Sac Bee op-ed, RWA's Jim Peifer explains why groundwater banking matters as more storms fall as rain, not snow—and how the #Sacramento region is adapting. ow.ly/a2VT50Y3WEl #climatechange

The Groundwater Sustainability Agencies of the North American Subbasin invite the public to the second GSP Public Workshop on 1/22/26, at 5:30 p.m. (virtual). Learn about proposed updates to the GSP and share input. Please register: ow.ly/8sva50XX2xH #cawater

New reporting from @sacbeenews examines growing risks to the region’s water supply—and what lies ahead. Learn how the Watershed Resilience Pilot Project is shaping solutions and moving toward a 2026 plan: ow.ly/G1Lk50XX2uK ow.ly/NItY50XX2uP #cawater #climatechange

Flooding and snow drought at the same time? It sounds contradictory, but it’s happening across the West. That’s a growing #climatechange challenge: water is arriving, just not as snow. NOAA explains the pattern: ow.ly/czCK50XU8Km #cawater

Recent storms brought plenty of rain—but less snow. That’s a #climatechange challenge: Water is still coming, just not in a way our system can store it. @sacbeenews explains why that matters: ow.ly/Bwvw50XTxiB. Learn more about a solution: ow.ly/vXI250XTxiC #cawater

New in Municipal Water Leader: RWA Exec Dir Jim Peifer shares how the Sac region is banking water underground to adapt to #climatechange, improve reliability, and protect rivers. A practical model for California and the West. Read the issue: ow.ly/24qi50XTeht #cawater

RWA has announced its 2025 award recipients, honoring regional leaders and projects strengthening water reliability and watershed resilience across the Sacramento region. Meet the honorees and learn more about their impact: rwah2o.org/rwaawards2025/ #cawater

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Nimbus Basin last Friday, explored the climate exhibits over lunch, and shared ideas on future resilience strategies. You can still share your ideas for climate adaptation to be included in the final Watershed Resilience plan at: ow.ly/4RyQ50Xw0rs #cawater

PPIC’s latest report underscores what’s needed for effective water markets: strong accounting, good governance, infrastructure, and safeguards for vulnerable communities and the environment. The Sacramento region is already working to put these principles into practice through the Water Bank. You can read PPIC’s report at ow.ly/yfws50XtBQs #cawater