Family Water Alliance

Family Water Alliance Grassroots advocate for the protection of agriculture, water rights, and private property rights.

Family Water Alliance (FWA), a non-profit organization based out of Colusa, California, is a coalition of individuals dedicated to the future of agriculture, private property rights, and rural communities. Since 1991, FWA has been a voice for land owners on issues including land acquisitions, ecosystem restoration, environmental regulation, the degradation of flood control systems, increased fees,

and demands on Central Valley water supplies. FWA frequently works with local agencies, levee districts, reclamation districts, and the State Reclamation Board in an effort to ensure the proper operation, maintenance, and repairs to the Sacramento River Flood Control System. FWA also speaks with elected officials, and conducts frequent presentations at local high schools, colleges, city councils, and county Boards of Supervisors in order to educate the public on issues of concern for rural, agricultural communities. In 1996, FWA, in cooperation with several state and federal agencies and private contributors, became project manager for the research, development, and installation of fish screens on local, small agricultural diversions. This effort has been of key importance in obtaining a common-sense application of the Endangered Species Act with regard to Sacramento and Feather River diversions. FWA has a proven track record regarding the installation of small fish screens. To date, FWA has installed 43 successful fish screens using the most innovative screen technology. This fish screening effort has resulted in over 50,000 acres of land that is fish friendly.

08/25/2026
07/31/2026

Learn how California family ranchers Jack and Wyatt help protect pu...

When you are having a staff meeting and there is mooing, you ask for pictures. Thanks Kate Grimsman for taking time out ...
07/29/2026

When you are having a staff meeting and there is mooing, you ask for pictures. Thanks Kate Grimsman for taking time out of your busy day to help. We are getting ready for our annual dinner.

07/29/2026

Defend Ranchers. Stop the Big Government Power Grab.

Our fire group met today. On the agenda was how sediment from fires impacts water storage. Could increases in sediment a...
07/15/2026

Our fire group met today. On the agenda was how sediment from fires impacts water storage. Could increases in sediment around Whiskeytown Lake, be responsible for an increase in issues with water quality?

Hard work pays off.
06/27/2026

Hard work pays off.

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2963 Davison Court
Colusa, CA
95932

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+15304588726

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