Category Archives: Freshwater and Fish

Empowers Citizens, Unlocks Information, Improves Water Management SACRAMENTO, CA – Former Brown Administration Resources Secretary Huey Johnson, president of the Resource Renewal Institute, today unveiled the first-ever public “California Water Rights Atlas.” This online tool enables citizens, policymakers, media and … Continue reading →

Empowers Citizens, Unlocks Information, Improves Water Management SACRAMENTO, CA – Former Brown Administration Resources Secretary Huey Johnson, president of the Resource Renewal Institute, will unveil the first-ever public ‘California Water Rights Atlas’ on Friday, April 12. This online tool will … Continue reading →

Take a look at the kind of ideas RRI cooks up in the new issue of Bay Nature. This time it’s salmon and rice–before they reach your table. You can check out the article on innovative use of fallow rice … Continue reading →

First developed at RRI, the idea for this salmon restoration pilot project on Sacramento River rice fields is now being managed by a coalition of nonprofits and other partners. For over 25 years, RRI has incubated innovative ideas only to … Continue reading →

The Resource Renewal Institute hosted a discussion in November 2008 to explore and probe the intersection between federal tax and California water laws, which eventually led to the publication of this article. With charitable donations of land helping set the … Continue reading →

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2010 River Warrior Awards Announced Contact: Elizabeth Baker, 415.928.3774 Mill Valley, CA December 30, 2010 Resource Renewal Institute announces the 2010 River Warrior awards, which are given to those who protect and improve water quality, fish, wildlife, … Continue reading →

Have you written letters in support of rivers and fish for years, but never thought of yourself as an advocate? Volunteered to study fish or rebuild fish passages on the weekends over decades? Do you run an organization doing great … Continue reading →