National Hydropower Day 2025 Every year on August 24, the National Hydropower Association recognizes the essential role hydropower plays in delivering clean, renewable, and reliable energy to communities across the United States. For more than 140 years, hydropower has provided carbon-free electricity, supporting water supply, recreation, flood control, and grid reliability. Hydropower isn’t just about…
Why Airborne Snow Observatories Are Essential for Water Management Our region’s water security begins high in the mountains. Snowpack acts as the state’s largest natural reservoir, melting each year to provide the water that sustains our farms, cities, ecosystems, and hydropower generation. To achieve the most accurate forecasting of how much water is stored in…
Spring 2025 Bird Survey Complete: Protecting Nesting Birds During Levee Maintenance As we enter the busiest season for levee maintenance and habitat work, our team has wrapped up its spring bird survey. These surveys are a key part of our preparation process, helping us avoid disturbing nesting birds while continuing essential work along the levee…