Rainfall Update – April

How did we do this water year, and what is the status of the drought?Long-term rainfall data indicate that, on average, the Napa Valley receives 7% of its annual rainfall during the month of April.  Based on the data collected from the Napa County ALERT rain gauging...

Rainfall Update – March Miracle?

After the recent rains many are wondering what is means for the status of the drought-Long-term rainfall data indicate that, on average, the Napa Valley receives 14% of its annual rainfall during the month of March.  Based on the data collected from the Napa County...

LandSmart for Kids – Program Update

LandSmart for Kids connects Napa youth to environmental science, service, and careersThe Napa County RCD offers the LandSmart for Kids Acorns to Oaks and Youth Stewards programs for middle and high schools throughout Napa County to experience hands-on, place-based,...

February Rainfall Update – How are we doing now?

Given our current state of drought, many are wondering: How does this winter’s rainfall stack up to normal rainfall? Long-term rainfall data indicate that, on average, Napa Valley receives 16% of annual rainfall during the month of February. Based on the data...

How does 2015-2016 rainfall compare to normal?

Given our current state of drought, many are wondering: How does this winter’s rainfall stack up to normal rainfall?  Napa County RCD’s Senior Hydrologist Paul Blank recently summarized this winter’s rainfall:  “As of the end of January, Napa Valley has received 57%...

Wild Napa – Big Year of Birds – Mar 9

Get to know Napa County’s wild creatures with our monthly lecture seriesWhen: 2nd Wednesdays, 7 pmWhere: Napa Main Library, 580 Coombs St, Napa Cost: Free. Please note that voluntary donations are solicited at the talks via a donation basket. All donation...