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Posted on: April 17, 2023

Earth Day 2023: reaffirming our commitment to the Yuba River watershed

Yuba Water General Manager Willie Whittlesey

By Willie Whittlesey, Yuba Water’s general manager

“Invest in our planet” is this year’s Earth Day theme for the second year in a row. And for a good reason. Strategic investments are essential to turn plans into action.

At Yuba Water Agency, investing in t...

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Forest Health
Posted on: October 18, 2022

Yuba Water approves more than $4.2 million for south county infrastructure and forest biomass plant

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MARYSVILLE, Calif. (Oct. 18, 2022) – Yuba Water Agency today approved more than $4.2 million in funding to support a major water and wastewater infrastructure expansion project in south Yuba County and a planned forest biomass plant and business center in...

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Forest Health
Posted on: December 21, 2022

Yuba Water Agency Board of Directors adopts new five-year strategic plan

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The Yuba Water Agency Board of Directors has approved a new strategic plan to guide the agency’s decision-making and investments over the next five years.

“This plan is the result of many hours of work by both this board and agency staff and is a comprehen...

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Forest Health
Posted on: November 18, 2022

Tahoe National Forest seeks public input on North Yuba Landscape Resilience Project

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Yuba Water Agency is excited to support Tahoe National Forest in sharing that its draft environmental impact statement for the North Yuba Landscape Resilience Project is now available for public review and comment. Through fuels reduction efforts, includi...

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Forest Health
Posted on: April 21, 2022

North Yuba Forest Partnership awarded $34.8 million for forest work in Yuba River watershed

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The North Yuba Forest Partnership is set to receive millions in federal funding to support the implementation of forest restoration treatments in the North Yuba River watershed, which will reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire and improve the overall h...

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Forest Health
Posted on: April 12, 2022

North Yuba Forest Partnership gains national support for forest resilience work in Yuba watershed

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Yesterday, United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore announced the North Yuba River watershed as one of the 10 initial landscapes funded for the U.S. Forest Service’s 10-year Wildfire...

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Forest Health
Posted on: June 1, 2021

Yuba Water pledges $6.5 million to community projects in Yuba County

Yuba Water grants and loans approved June 1

Yuba Water Agency’s Board of Directors today approved $6.5 million for a range of projects to improve public safety and enhance the quality of life for Yuba County residents.

This is the first group of grants approved by Yuba Water since adoption of its ne...

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Forest Health
Posted on: September 16, 2021

U.S. Forest Service Releases Notice of Intent for the North Yuba Landscape Resiliency Project

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Nevada City, CA – On September 16, the U.S. Forest Service released its Notice of Intent (NOI) for the North Yuba Landscape Resiliency Project, the purpose and need of which was developed in collaboration with the North Yuba Forest Partnership (NYFP), a d...

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Forest Health
Posted on: October 22, 2021

Yuba Water Receives Outstanding Stewards of America’s Waters Award

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ATLANTA (October 22, 2021) – The National Hydropower Association today announced Yuba Water Agency’s Watershed Resilience Program received the 2021 Outstanding Stewards of America’s Waters Award in the category of Recreational, Environmental & Histori...

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Forest Health
Posted on: February 1, 2022

Yuba Water approves $240,000 for Fire Safe Council to help reduce wildfire risk in foothills

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The Yuba Water Agency Board of Directors today approved a local cost-share grant worth up to $240,000 for the Yuba Watershed Protection and Fire Safe Council to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire and improve public safety for communities in the Yuba...

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Forest Health