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By Gary Kienlen My father Donald E. Kienlen (“Don”) passed away on January 24, 2023, at the age of 92. Don was born in Elgin, Illinois and raised in Moline, Illinois. He had asthma as a boy, and as a result the family moved to New Mexico when he was a senior in high school. … Continue reading “In Memory of Don Kienlen (the “K” in MBK Engineers)”

By Dominick Casey, Roseville City Manager Our water managers have been investing in groundwater infrastructure for the past two decades, and with consistent investments, we’re now seeing the fruits of our labor. During the recent severe weather conditions, we replenished the groundwater basin and stored surface water for future use, thanks to our Aquifer Storage and … Continue reading “Groundwater Recharge Benefits Roseville, Region”

By David Guy   With the discussions surrounding the modernization of our water system in California for both wetter and drier years, including the water rights system, we offer the following observations from the Sacramento Valley to help bring some focus to the conversations: California’s water rights system is foundational to our state’s water management … Continue reading “Observations on a Modern Water Rights System in the Sacramento Valley”

The following is an excerpt from Bryce Lundberg’s chairman’s remarks at the NCWA Annual Meeting on March 3, 2023 at Sierra Nevada Brewery in Chico. By Bryce Lundberg It is a great honor to serve as the Chairman of the Northern California Water Association and to work with all of you to cultivate a shared … Continue reading “Water is Life! Exploring Modern Water Management from Ridgetop to River Mouth in the Sacramento Valley”