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Breaking Barriers for Fish in the Napa River Watershed
RCD's Environmental Scientist M. Perales Ph.D Conducting a Fish Passage Barrier AssessmentThe Napa River watershed is a vital home to migratory fish like steelhead trout, chinook salmon, and Pacific lamprey, whose life cycles depend on travel between the ocean and...
Seeking Applicants for Napa County Resource Conservation District’s Board of Directors
Seeking Applicants for Napa County Resource Conservation District’s Board of Directors Napa, CA – The County Executive Officer announces four (4) openings on the Napa County Resource Conservation District’s Board of Directors, with the terms of office to commence upon...
Growing Together with Valley Oak – A Keystone Partnership
For over a decade, Napa RCD has proudly partnered with Valley Oak High School (VOHS), a school renowned for its wraparound support culture and mission to inspire academic and personal growth. This partnership has created opportunities for hundreds of students to...
The Return of the Chinook: A Seasonal Story of Resilience
This fall, the Napa River came alive with an awe-inspiring phenomenon: the seasonal return of Chinook salmon. These fish, known for their incredible resilience and vital ecological role, embarked on an epic journey through our watershed, signaling the change of...
Lighting the Way: How the Napa County Prescribed Burn Association is Connecting Communities to Fire Stewardship
Fire has always been a vital part of California’s ecosystems. Indigenous communities used fire for centuries to shape the land, promoting biodiversity and healthy landscapes. Whether intentionally set, or sparked by lightning, fire was a consistent and natural...
Optimizing Water Use: How Napa RCD Supports Local Growers in Effective Water Management Practices
Efficient water management is more important than ever for Napa Valley farmers. With agriculture accounting for a significant portion of water use in the Napa River Watershed, and with the region facing increasing uncertainty due to drought conditions, sustainable...
Dive In! Join Us at the 2024 Napa County Watershed Symposium
2024 Napa County Watershed Symposium: Advancing Napa’s Water Future Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024 Time: 8:30 AM – 4 PM Location: CIA at Copia, 500 1st Street, Napa, CA NAPA, Calif.—The highly anticipated 2024 Napa County Watershed Symposium returns this...
Spring Teen Conservation Internship Applications Now Open!
Applications are now open for the 2025 Spring Teen Conservation Internship Program! The Teen Conservation Internship is a pathway for high school youth to develop career skills, gain work experience, and lead meaningful environmental projects in their community....
Support Napa RCD in CanDo’s 2024 Napa Valley Give!Guide!
Support Napa RCD in the Napa Valley Give!Guide! We’re thrilled to announce that Napa RCD has been selected once again to participate in this year's Give!Guide campaign! Organized by Napa Valley CanDo, the Give!Guide brings together nonprofits across all sectors of...
We’re Hiring! Conservation Project Assistant
Napa RCD is hiring for a Full-Time Conservation Project Assistant. The Project Assistant will support both technical and community engagement projects across Napa RCD’s programs areas, with a special emphasis on watershed health and regenerative agriculture. The...
Meet the 2024 Fall Teen Conservation Interns!
Recently, Napa RCD welcomed three 2024 Fall Teen Conservation Interns. The Teen Conservation Internship empowers high school students to develop valuable career skills and lead impactful environmental projects in their communities. As interns, these teens will...
Tribute to Dennis Bowker
It is with heavy hearts that we remember Dennis Bowker, a true pioneer of conservation in Napa County, who recently passed away. His profound impact on land stewardship and sustainable farming resonates throughout our community and beyond. As we honor Dennis’s...
2024-2029 Strategic Plan Release
Napa RCD is excited to share our strategic plan for 2024-2029, a blueprint for nurturing a thriving environment and vibrant communities in the years ahead. This plan reflects our dedication to a future in Napa County that includes: • Actions that support greater...
Fall 2024 Water-Wise Landscaping Workshops Open For Registration
Napa RCD is teaming up with our friends at City of Napa Water and the UC Master Gardeners to offer the Fall 2024 Water-Wise Landscaping Workshop Series! We will be set up at the Pelusi Building in Kennedy Park, ready to share information, experiences, and advice on...
Join Us in Creating a Wildfire Resilient Community! City of Napa Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP)
In partnership with local agencies and stakeholders, the City of Napa is preparing a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) to help its community identify fire risks and actions to limit damages due to wildfire. A Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) is a...
We’re Hiring- Conservation Project Manager
Napa RCD is hiring for a Full-Time Conservation Project Manager. The Conservation Project Manager will support exciting growth in Napa RCD’s Forest Health program and broader natural resource management goals. The Project Manager will be an important resource to...
Napa Regional Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (RCAAP) Website and Survey are Live
Para español, continúa abajo. The Napa County RCAAP is a multi-jurisdictional planning and engagement effort that aims...
2022-2023 Annual Report Release
Napa RCD would like to invite you to review the 2022-2023 Annual Report! Just as the Napa River ebbs and flows, so does the RCD. This year brought about significant changes within the RCD to move closer towards empowering the community to voluntarily conserve,...