Welcome to California River Watch
I find some hope for the future of our planet in the emergence of millions of unconnected environmental and social movements. The leaderless Anarchy of this mass phenomenon and its macro scale means that its cells will not be centrally controlled or turned aside by profit motives. It seems to be a genuine grass roots response to the global threat which our planet faces. —Paul Hawken «
“Fix it in your constitution that no corporation, no body of men, no capital can get possession and right to your waters. Hold the waters in the hands of the people.”
John Wesley Powell 1890 North Dakota Constitutional Convention
River Watch
California Drought Caused Irreversible Ground Sinking in Sacramento Valley
(CN) — A new study of groundwater in California’s Sacramento Valley shows that the ground sank faster than expected during the 2020-2022 drought due to heavy groundwater pumping, resulting in less water storage capacity in the aquifer. The authors of the study published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences say the damage to the aquifer may […]
Court rules Sonoma County must study impact of water wells on fish, Russian River
Tuesday’s ruling said Sonoma County had not properly considered the effects of new rules it issued for increased pumping from the Russian River By Bob Egelko,Staff WriterAug 5, 2026 In a challenge by environmental groups to the pumping of groundwater from rivers to fill wells for farmers, homes and businesses in Sonoma County, a state appeals […]
Defending California’s Coast from Federal Threats
California’s coast faces unprecedented federal threats that could weaken long‑standing protections, expand offshore oil drilling, and limit how Californians receive information and shape critical decisions impacting our coast. Join Secretary Crowfoot for what promises to be an informative and uplifting discussion. Register to Join What: Secretary Speaker Series: Your Coast. Your Economy. Your Voice. Defending California’s Coast from […]
What to know about the elevated levels of E. coli at Lake Natoma
People who come in contact with water with elevated levels of E. coli are at an increased risk of becoming ill. Published on July 21, 2026 by Shelley Ho The Abridged version: Lake Natoma visitors looking for relief from the heat may want to reconsider swimming in the water after recent samples continue to show high […]