One Watershed Series

"One Watershed" Series

Welcome! The Tulare Basin Wildlife Partners has written eight One Watershed articles. These articles aim to raise awareness about the Tulare Lake Basin watershed, its issues, its challenges, its opportunities, and management strategies.

Getting to Know the Tulare Lake Watershed Making Sense of Water in the Tulare Basin Groundwater: Managing a Vital Resource for the Long-Term Why Should We Care About Native Lands?Climate Impacts on Drought and Fire: Watershed Solutions Needed Watershed Connections: Forest Health and Its Impacts Downstream Anticipating El Niño: History informs wet winter challenges and opportunities Water, Environmental Justice, and the Underserved of the Tulare Basin

Map of California showing the Sacramento River, San Joaquin River, Delta, and Tulare Basin regions.

OW1 TB Watershed Intro

Watersheds are distinct places, defined by meaningful boundaries that, unbeknownst to many of us, have a significant impact on, well, just about…

Map of California showing drought conditions as of April 21, 2015, with severity levels ranging from abnormally dry to exceptional drought.

OW2 Making Sense of Water

Tulare Lake watershed demand exceeds supply by 42%

A rainbow arcs over a green field and distant buildings under a gray sky.

OW3 Groundwater Management

June 19, 2015

A fox and two pups sitting in a grassy, sunlit area.

OW4 Native Lands

July 29, 2015

A firefighter in protective gear battles a large blaze with a hose, in front of a white fence and burning trees.

OW5 Climate Change

September 1, 2015

Lush green meadow surrounded by tall coniferous trees under a clear blue sky.

OW6 Forest Management

October 14, 2015

Raging floodwaters rush past a partially submerged town surrounded by trees and hills in the background.

OW7 Flood History

November 18, 2015

Map showing corridors and disadvantaged communities in California's Central Valley, including Fresno, Visalia, and Bakersfield.

OW8 Environmental Justice

December 10, 2015

Blue river shape inside a circle with the words "ONE WATERSHED" around it.

Mission

To raise awareness about the Tulare Lake Watershed and its unique attributes, challenges, and opportunities. From the snowy peaks to the valley floor, we are one watershed.

Central Valley Community Foundation

This project is made possible by grant funding from the Central Valley Community Foundation, formerly the Fresno Regional Foundation.

TBWI

This project is part of the Tulare Basin Watershed Initiative.