Posted on: January 13, 2021
Yuba Water Agency crews and contractors have completed improvements to the Dark Day recreation area at New Bullards Bar Reservoir.
The Dark Day boat ramp and overflow parking areas now include 80 single-vehicle parking spaces and 139 spaces for v...
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Posted on: January 5, 2021
During its first meeting of the year, Yuba Water Agency’s board of directors today elected the chairman and vice-chairman for calendar year 2021 and welcomed two new directors to its seven-member board.
The board elected Director Andy Vasquez to ...
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Posted on: December 22, 2020
Yuba Water Agency’s board of directors passed a resolution today to receive a grant worth more than $2.8 million from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for habitat restoration and flood risk reduction work on the lower Yuba River. T...
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Posted on: November 18, 2020
The North Yuba Forest Partnership has entered into an agreement to receive $1.13 million to plan future forest health and wildfire resilience treatments within the North Yuba River watershed. This funding originated from the US Forest Service’s Fireshed P...
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Posted on: November 17, 2020
Yuba Water Agency’s board of directors today approved approximately $1 million in grants for flood risk reduction, water quality improvements and emergency response equipment.
$910,000 - Yuba County water quality projects
A $910,000 gran...
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Posted on: November 13, 2020
Yuba Water Agency filed lawsuits in both federal and state court today to challenge the water quality certification that California’s State Water Resources Control Board issued in July for Yuba Water’s new license for its hydroelectric...
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Posted on: November 12, 2020
By Marni Sanders, Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce CEO
Yuba Water Agency is an incredible asset to Yuba County and our region. The vision laid out more than 60 year ago by the founders of Yuba Water was intended to position Yuba County to be a thriving and ...
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Posted on: November 3, 2020
Yuba Water Agency took action today to improve water supply reliability for Camptonville residents.
A $56,000 grant, approved today by Yuba Water’s board of directors, provides necessary funding for the Camptonville Community Services District to...
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Posted on: October 22, 2020
Despite its reputation for year-round sunshine and mild temperatures, California has one of the most varied climates in the United States.
For Yuba County and neighboring Sutter, these variations have manifested most notably in catastrophic flooding from t...
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Posted on: October 21, 2020
While summer has come to an end, work to further enhance outdoor recreation opportunities in the Yuba County foothills has quickly ramped up.
Ten brand new campsites with breathtaking views are nearing completion at Yuba Water Agency’s New Bullards Bar Dam...
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Posted on: August 10, 2020
Californians are all too aware that the next wildfire could happen at any time. And in many parts of the state, the threat of catastrophic wildfire persists year-round. Unfortunately, Yuba County isn’t any different in that respect.
To help reduc...
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Posted on: September 15, 2020
Yuba Water Agency’s board of directors today approved more than $1.25 million in grants and a low-interest loan for flood risk reduction, water infrastructure, water quality improvements, fish habitat and emergency water rescue equipment.
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Posted on: September 1, 2020
Riverfront land just outside of Marysville may be the future home of Yuba Water Agency’s planned Watershed Experience Center.
Today, the board of directors voted to move forward with preliminary environmental work to determine the feasibility of ...
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Posted on: August 26, 2020
Yuba Water Agency is one step closer to ramping up operations of its recently acquired Narrows 1 hydroelectric power generation facility after the agency’s maintenance and engineering crews replaced a leaky stand pipe, which is a crucial part of...
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Posted on: August 18, 2020
Yuba Water Agency’s Board of Directors today committed more than $2.2 million in grants for Yuba River-focused water education, water supply improvements, flood risk reduction and swift water rescue equipment.
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Posted on: August 18, 2020
By Willie Whittlesey, general manager of Yuba Water Agency
Between the heat and the rolling blackouts, I’m sure you’ve figured out that we are seeing record breaking demand on California’s electrical system this week. At Yuba ...
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Posted on: August 17, 2020
On August 14, 2020, Yuba Water Agency submitted a petition for reconsideration with the State Water Resources Control Board asking the board to vacate the certification it issued on July 17 related to the relicensing of the Yuba River Development Project.
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Posted on: July 24, 2020
MARYSVILLE, Calif. (July 24, 2020) – Yuba Water Agency’s Board of Directors Thursday authorized staff to move forward with a new design of an estimated $225 million secondary spillway at New Bullards Bar Dam, marking an important step ...
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Posted on: July 7, 2020
Yuba Water Agency’s Board of Directors today committed approximately $14 million in grants and loans for water infrastructure upgrades, levee maintenance and Yuba County’s annual California Public Employees’ Retirement System...
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Posted on: July 1, 2020
Today marks Willie Whittlesey’s first day as Yuba Water Agency’s new general manager. Whittlesey takes the reins from Curt Aikens, who will retire early next year.
“It’s an honor to lead such an incredible agency and...
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Posted on: June 16, 2020
Yuba Water Agency’s Board of Directors today committed $785,000 for levee improvements, water conservation and other Yuba County water projects in support of its core mission areas of flood risk reduction and sustainable water supply management....
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Posted on: June 11, 2020
By Mary Jane Griego
For decades, we’ve talked about the need for implementing modern infrastructure to the Highway 65 corridor in order to make new development there possible. My vision for the area seemed impossible to achieve. The ability to de...
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Posted on: May 28, 2020
Donating blood, offering monetary donations, organizing food drives and coordinating behind the scenes – these are just a few of the ways Yuba Water Agency employees have given back to their communities during the coronavirus crisis.
Over the las...
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Posted on: May 19, 2020
Major infrastructure upgrades that will significantly improve economic development opportunities in Yuba County and help ensure groundwater quality are in the works with the help of Yuba Water Agency.
Yuba Water today approved a $1.75 million gra...
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Posted on: May 13, 2020
One rainy morning last December, John James stood outside holding a big white balloon, which looked like a perfect target for a lightning strike. Next to him, Carly Ellis, a field researcher with the UC San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography, asked...
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Posted on: May 5, 2020
The Yuba Water Agency Board of Directors approved today more than $2.2 million for local and regional improvement projects. The funding will contribute to repairs at Ellis Lake and roads around New Bullards Bar Dam and Reservoir, support local irrigation ...
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Posted on: April 7, 2020
In its first major move toward building a water education center and developing unique lessons to enhance Yuba County schools, Yuba Water Agency today approved approximately $850,000 toward the community-driven effort.
The board approved a two-pa...
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Posted on: March 31, 2020
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has sold its Narrows Hydroelectric Project to Yuba Water Agency.
Escrow closed and the sale finalized today on this facility in Nevada County, which includes the 12-megawatt Narrows No. 1 Powerhouse located on th...
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Posted on: March 20, 2020
If you see us around Yuba County, it is because we fall under three categories of critical infrastructure, including the dams, energy and water sectors. We also support the agricultural community through water deliveries, also considered essential service...
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Posted on: March 19, 2020
For the safety of our employees and the public, and to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, our offices and conference rooms will be closed to the public until further notice. If you need assistance, please call our main phone line at (530)741-5000.
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Posted on: March 17, 2020
Significant water supply improvements are in the works for the Museum of the Forgotten Warriors with the help of Yuba Water Agency.
The agency today approved a grant, worth up to $3,100, for two new water pressure tanks that will help deliver water from th...
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Posted on: February 18, 2020
Four local agencies received a financial boost today with the help of Yuba Water Agency.
Yuba County inundation mapping - $65,000
A $65,000 grant provides funding for Yuba County to procure flood and levee inundation maps and associated products, providing ...
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Posted on: February 18, 2020
After 23 years of dedicated service to Yuba Water Agency, General Manager Curt Aikens will retire in January of 2021. &...
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Posted on: January 21, 2020
Yuba County’s groundwater subbasins have been sustainably managed for decades, and with 80 percent of Yuba’s residents relying on groundwater as their sole source, it’s critical that it remain sustainable for the long-term. W...
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Posted on: January 21, 2020
Two local fire departments will be better equipped to respond to water-related emergencies along the Yuba River with the help of funding from Yuba Water Agency.
Marysville Fire Department - $100,000
This $100,000 grant will provide half of the funding neede...
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Posted on: January 21, 2020
A more efficient water system that will improve the city of Wheatland’s drinking water supply is in the works with the help of a grant from Yuba Water Agency.
The $700,000 grant, approved today by the agency board, provides funds for th...
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