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‘It’s a disaster.’ Drought dramatically shrinking California farmland, costing $1.7 billion
In the fall, rice fields in the Sacramento Valley usually shine golden brown as they await harvesting. This year, however, [...]
2022 Drought Effects on Rice Production
The Sacramento Valley is the largest rice-growing region in California. The region has been hard hit by the ongoing drought, [...]
GCID Drought Impacts
The severity of this year’s water shortage cannot be overstated. Shasta Reservoir was at a historic low at the beginning [...]
Thad on Tap
District Videos
GCID is dedicated to serving the area with sustainable practices and we document all of our projects, which are intended to maintain and deliver water more sustainably. We also undertake large projects to protect the fish and wildlife of the Sacramento Valley.
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Water User Information
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