Jan 10, 2025 | fish barriers, News
RCD’s Environmental Scientist M. Perales Ph.D Conducting a Fish Passage Barrier Assessment The 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...
Dec 27, 2024 | Education, News, Teen Conservation Internship
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...
Dec 19, 2024 | fisheries monitoring, News
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...
Dec 16, 2024 | conservation, News
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...
