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...

Workshop – Road Maintenance – March 29

   A classroom & field training for heavy equipment operators and land managers who maintain roads and vineyard avenuesMarch 29, 9 am – 12 pm Near Napa, CA (Directions provided upon RSVP)$10 fee, due in advance, pay by check or cash or via this website...

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%...