NID prepares to purchase zero-emission vehicles and equipment
NID's GM Newsletter November 2023
NID acquires PG&E’s South Yuba Canal, Deer Creek facilities
NID's GM Newsletter September 2023
Protecting the Source
NID's GM Newsletter August 2023
NID Celebrates National Hydropower Day, Aug. 24, 2023
Stern reminder: pack it in, pack it out
NID's GM Newsletter July 2023
Black and green: committing resources to forest health
NID restricts fires in campgrounds to reduce wildfire risk
NID's GM Newsletter June 2023
Scotts Flat day-use recreation: plan ahead and arrive early!
NID secures grant to fund fire fuel project near Jackson Meadows
NID's GM Newsletter May 2023
May 31 is National Dam Safety Awareness Day: NID prioritizes dam safety
NID water quality excels; annual report released
Mulch Magic Giveaway: 250 cubic yards given to the community
Plan for Water continues May 23 - Global Climate Projections and Unimpaired Hydrology
NID May snow survey: snowpack is 230 percent of average
NID's GM Newsletter April 2023
NID issues warning of cold, dangerous water flows
NID’s Annual Mulch Magic Giveaway is May 20
NID Hosts ‘No Motor Day’ May 7 at Scotts Flat Lake
Free Mulch! Mulch Magic Giveaway is scheduled for May 20
NID April snow survey: 198 percent of average
Plan for Water continues on April 11 - Hydrology and Hydrography – Reservoir Operations Model (ResSim Model)
NID's GM Newsletter March 2023
Public Safety Notice: avoid NID canals as work to repair storm damage proceeds
NID March survey measures “robust” snowpack
Atmospheric river to bring heavy rainfall, raises flooding concerns
Putting in extra effort: NID crews work to keep water system performing during winter storms
NID's GM Newsletter February 2023
The March 7 Plan for Water workshop has been canceled
Plan for Water continues Feb. 21 -- workshop begins at 3:30 p.m.
NID financial system upgrade
Nevada Irrigation District declares surplus water supply
NID February snow survey: snowpack is 184% of average
NID's GM Newsletter January 2023
Storms fill NID reservoirs
Plan for Water continues January 10 with a workshop focused on hydrology and demand
Don’t mess with Mother Nature!
Storms raise NID reservoirs to a nine-year high
NID's GM Newsletter December 2022
NID's GM Newsletter November 2022
First water flows through the new Hemphill fish passage
The Nov. 8 Plan for Water workshop has been canceled
NID’s annual flushing program begins to clean treated water lines
Irrigation season comes to an end
Plan for Water continues October 4 with a workshop focused on strategic planning
Rollins safety work will temporarily close boat launches
Plan for Water continues September 13 with a workshop focused on strategic planning
NID's GM Newsletter October 2022
NID Celebrates National Hydropower Day, Aug. 24, 2022
T/W Water Usage Comparison
Water resources and forest health stewardship opportunities: NID seeks applicants for CivicSpark program
Plan for Water continues August 9 with a workshop focused on strategic planning
Partnering with state fire agencies to protect the community California National Guard hand crews – CAL FIRE program partnership
Quagga and Zebra Mussel Prevention and Monitoring Program
GM Newsletter - June 2022
NID secures grant funding for Bear River Wildfire Recovery Project
NID restricts campfires in campgrounds to reduce wildfire risk
NID water quality excels; annual report released
Mulch Magic Giveaway: nearly 290 cubic yards given to the community
NID Adopts Water Conservation Measures for 2022
Invitation to participate in a UC agricultural survey
GM Newsletter - May 2022
NID Hosts ‘No Motor Day’ May 15 at Scotts Flat Lake
Change of plans: NID will host a drive-through Easter Egg Hunt on April 16
Plan for Water continues April 19 with a watershed workshop
Irrigation season begins on April 15
Area kids will find fun and chocolate during NID’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Orchard Springs
April snow survey: dry, warm weather starts early runoff
Banner Cascade Pipeline: Tree Health, Canopy Cover and Pond Monitoring Report 2021
GM Newsletter March 2022
NID adopts redistricting maps
English Meadow Restoration Project now accepting bids for work
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March Snow Survey: Snow depth and water content continue to shrink
Plan for Water – Feb. 8 workshop video and public comments now available
NID snow survey: Despite a dry January, snowpack is above average
Plan for Water continues on Feb. 8 with a water rights workshop
GM Newsletter January 2022
Plan for Water – Jan. 11 workshop video and public comments now available
Plan for Water continues on Jan. 11 with an overview of NID's water service area
December 2021 storm update
NID campground reservations delayed due to storms
Plan for Water – Thank you for your interest
Watersheds added as a discussion point in NID’s Plan for Water process
SAVE THE DATE – Dec. 7 Plan for Water meeting to continue focus on NID’s mountain water system
Plan for Water kicks off - thank you for your participation
A Message from NID President Chris Bierwagen: Plan for Water aims to ensure a reliable water supply for the future
YOU ARE INVITED – NID’s Plan for Water kickoff is Nov. 9
Board of Directors meetings on Oct. 21 and 27
NID Approves New Labor Contract and 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
Regional Groundwater Sustainability Plan is available for public comment
NID recreational facilities to remain closed in the TNF, following USFS order
NID Celebrates National Hydropower Day, Aug. 24, 2021
NID recreational facilities temporarily close in the Tahoe National Forest, following USFS closures
Rollins Lake Reopens
Celebrating 100 years!
Come See Us at the County Fair - We are Celebrating 100 Years on August 15
Please be patient with Customer Service during the River Fire
NID Campgrounds at Rollins Lake are closed due to River Fire
NID moves ahead to restore the English Meadow floodplain
NID Board of Directors Approves Urban Water Management Plan - Report to State Looks at Water Supply & Demand
NID Posts Final EIR for the Hemphill Diversion Structure Project for Public Review
Drought emergency: NID moves closer to water-use restrictions
Camping reservations suspended at Scotts Flat and Peninsula at Rollins reservoirs
NID restricts campfires in campgrounds to reduce wildfire risk
NID Adds Redlined Version of Draft Urban Water Management Plan
UPDATE: NID Revises its Draft Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP)
Public Hearing: English Meadow Floodplain Enhancement and Restoration Project
NID Releases Draft Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP)
The Scotts Flat Lower Connector Trail project is delayed
NID wishes you an enjoyable Memorial Day holiday – please be aware of wildfire risk and low water levels
NID and Nevada County OES Partner for Safety in Emergencies, Encourage Community Preparedness
NID will buy supplemental water from PG&E
Scotts Flat Lake trail will be closed Monday - Wednesday for fire fuels reduction work
New NID Phone System to Provide Customer Service Benefits - Possible Disruption on May 18
Drought conditions intensify; water conservation drastically needed
NID Opens Public Review and Comment Period for The English Meadow Floodplain Restoration and Enhancement Project
‘No Motor Day’ at Scotts Flat Lake is on May 16
NID receives a prestigious award for excellence in financial reporting
NID Declares a Drought Emergency - District requests customers to voluntarily conserve water
NID Board Takes Historic Action - Appoints New General Manager
Jennifer Hanson to Head the District Beginning June 1
NID Directors poised to select a new General Manager on Wednesday
The Spring 2021 edition of WaterWays
NID to Fill Irrigation Canals on April 15 - Water Supports 32,000 Acres of Agriculture
NID offers a rebate for water-efficient toilets
Proposed Scotts Flat Lower Connector Trail Project - Public Review & Comment Period Opens
Stay safe and enjoy boating and swimming at NID reservoirs
NID completes vital Combie Phase 1 Canal and Bear River Siphon Project
NID snow survey: snowpack and water content below average
NID Solicits Public Comment on DEIR for Hemphill Diversion Structure near Lincoln
NID to conduct testing of Rollins powerhouse – expect increased flows and water levels on Wednesday (updated)
NID to Hold Public Hearing on its Draft 2020 AWMP - During March 24th Board of Directors Meeting
Checklist for Chasing Down Leaks – Don’t Forget to Go Outside (Fix a Leak Week Friday)
Checklist for Chasing Down Leaks (Thursday Fix a Leak Week)
Checklist for Chasing Down Leaks in the Kitchen (Wednesday Fix a Leak Week)
Checklist for Chasing Down Leaks in the Bathroom (Tuesday Fix a Leak Week)
Fix a Leak Week (Monday) Take the 10-minute WaterSense Challenge
NID Celebrates Fix-a-Leak Week - Is your house leaky?
NID Adds Evening Meeting for Public Review of AWMP - Set for Thursday, March 18th at 6:00 p.m.
Board Meeting Wrap: NID declares surplus water supply
NID Released Draft 2020 Agricultural Water Management Plan
NID Survey: Snowpack at 79 percent of average; reservoir levels at 84 percent of average
NID to Release Draft 2020 Agricultural Water Management Plan - Public Preview Scheduled for Evenings of March 3 & 4 Cancelled - Now to be Reviewed at Board Workshop on March 10 at 9:00 a.m.
Winter camping re-opens on March 1
NID to Release Draft 2020 Agricultural Water Management Plan - Public Preview Scheduled for Evenings of March 3rd and 4th
Board Meeting Wrap: long-time employees recognized; Directors approve notification of deliquencies for raw water customers
NID Snow Survey: storms deliver; snowpack still below normal and reservoir levels at 87 percent of average
Celebrating 100 Years, NID Launches New Website and New Water Blog
NID Launches New Website - Simplicity and All Abilities Access Improved
NID Board Declines Nevada County Relief Fund Request - Cites its Own Efforts and Concern for Rate Payers
Nevada Irrigation District turns 100 years old
2020 Year in Review
NID to Save $3.2 Million from Bond Refunding - Interest Rate Reduced from 3.81% to 1.53%
NID Preparing Agricultural and Urban Water Management Plans
NID suppresses a small fire in the Sierra
NID Board of Directors Dec. 9 meeting wrap: Chris Bierwagen named 2021 Board President
The Nevada Irrigation District (NID) welcomes two new members to its Board of Directors.
NID Board of Directors Accepts Water Planning Projections – Looks to Future Planning Efforts to Continue Dialogue
NID’s annual flushing program begins to clean treated water lines
Work continues to restore water service to the Dorsey Drive area
Water line break near the Dorsey Drive interchange
Board Meeting wrap: Urban Water Management Plan and the Agricultural Water Management Plan move ahead – extra public workshops planned
NID cancels Oct. 27 Maintenance & Resource Management Committee
NID announces possible irrigation water fluctuations due to PSPS
NID Postpones October 28 Water Planning Projections Board Workshop
NID Receives Two Grants – Funding for Fire Fuels Reduction and Meadow Restoration
The Fall 2020 edition of WaterWays customer newsletter is available
NID will discuss water efficiency during an Oct. 21 webinar sponsored by the Sierra Business Council
NID Directors Approve the District’s 2021 Budget
NID Hosts Water Planning Projections – Technical Clarification Public Meeting September 24 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom
Mountain recreation facilities temporarily closed due to fire risk
Meeting Cancellations
The Hemphill Diversion Structure Project: public invited to review and comment on alternatives
TRAIL CLOSURE NOTICE – Fire Fuel Reduction Work at Scotts Flat Reservoir Trail from Sept. 2 – 4
NID Posts Water Planning Projections on Website for Public Review
NID restricts campfires in campgrounds to reduce wildfire risk
Board Wrap: District will stay with water rates adopted in 2019
NID Board to Receive Water Planning Data at August 26th Meeting – Public Invited to Attend Via Zoom
August 24 is National Hydropower Day – NID Clean Hydropower Does Double Duty for Customers
Pack it in; pack it out … and other reminders for recreating in mountain watersheds
NID Water Rates Committee will meet on Aug. 24 via teleconference
Lake Wildwood Water Safe Following Retardant Drop – Quick Action Prevented Impact to Drinking Water
TRAIL CLOSURE NOTICE – Fire Fuel Reduction Work at Scotts Flat Reservoir Trail on Friday, Aug. 7
Peninsula Campground closes for the season
Trail updates: NID continues to promote community trails and recreation
NID scores high in water quality tests; 2019 annual report released
NID Water Rates Committee Meetings Open to the Public
The Summer 2020 edition of WaterWays customer newsletter is available
NID Board to Hear Update on Bear-Yuba Relicensing & Water Rate Parameters to be Discussed
NID to open camping and day-use recreation on July 1
Board Meeting Wrap: District receives transparency award, Remleh Scherzinger honored
NID proceeds with a plan to re-open campgrounds by July 1
NID’s Assistant General Manager Greg Jones named Interim General Manager
Summer recreation employment available
Update: Fire fuel work continues on Friday at Scotts Flat – trail closed
Water outage: repairs on East Main Street scheduled for tonight, June 10
TRAIL CLOSURE NOTICE – Fire Fuel Reduction Work at Scotts Flat Reservoir Trail on Wednesday, June 10
THE NEVADA IRRIGATION DISTRICT GOES GREEN – ALL POWER PURCHASES NOW 95% CLEAN, RENEWABLE ENERGY
NID BOARD FORMS COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT GENERAL MANAGER SEARCH – Interim General Manager Appointment Expected June 11
UPDATED TRAIL CLOSURE NOTICE – Fire Fuel Reduction Work at Scotts Flat Reservoir Trail Extended Thru Friday
May 31 is National Dam Safety Awareness Day: Dam Safety is Priority One at NID
NID to Open Scotts Flat and Rollins Lake Boat Launches to Locals on May 29 – Day Use Areas Remains Closed Until Further Notice
Board wrap: Project to connect the E. George and Lake Wildwood water systems proceeds, District water storage is 108 percent of average
NID wishes you an enjoyable Memorial Day holiday
NID’s Recreation Facilities at Scotts Flat & Rollins Reservoirs Remain Closed through Memorial Day – Trails and the Bowman and Jackson Meadows Areas Open, Access is Weather Dependent
NID Lowers Irrigation Canal Levels Due to Storm – Expect to Return to Seasonal Levels by Wednesday
Supporting our youth: NID awards internship scholarships to graduating high school students
NID CELEBRATES ENDANGERED SPECIES DAY – Encourages Community to Get to Know Local Species
Board Meeting Wrap: Directors approve Doty North Canal siphon replacement, authorize contract for Hemphill project
As Businesses Reopen NID Advises Flushing Water Systems – NID to Waive Water Fees for System Flushing for Customers
Recreation Remains Closed, Trails Open
Irrigation Season Brings Water to Families & Farms Comes with Canal Safety Message – “Stay Out & Stay Alive”
A letter to the community from Board President Ricki Heck: NID takes steps to keep the water flowing and ease hardships of COVID-19 pandemic
Nevada Irrigation District Offers Customers New Online Billing and Payment Option
Board Meeting Wrap: NID will purchase two back-up generators to ensure reliability during public safety power outages
The Spring 2020 edition of WaterWays customer newsletter is available
NID Irrigation Water Season Underway: Water Begins to Flow to Fields and Farms on April 15
Board Meeting Wrap: NID declares surplus water supply; April 22 Board meeting to be conducted via video conference
NID April Snow survey: precipitation below average; reservoir levels near average for the season
NID will temporarily reduce customer service hours
NID shifts to electronic invoicing for all vendors
NID Directors adopt a COVID-19 Declaration of Emergency
NID completes the first phase of the crucial Combie Canal replacement project – under budget and ahead of schedule
NID closes its Grass Valley Business Center and all recreational facilities
Raw Water Master Plan update: we want to hear from you! Take a short survey
A Message from General Manager, Remleh Scherzinger, on COVID-19
Rest assured: area tap water is safe to drink
Board meeting wrap: Directors accept Cost of Service study, authorize an evaluation of the South Yuba Canal
Easter Egg Hunt (April 11) at Orchard Springs Campground has been canceled
NID fire fuel reduction work continues on trees around Scotts Flat Lake Campground, Gate 2
NID snowpack survey: 46 percent of average for water content; reservoirs are near average for this time of year as water management tightens
Nevada Irrigation District launches a new program to provide toilet rebates
NID clarifies power line insurance coverage
Scotts Flat Trail reopened on NID property; fire fuel removal completed
Board Meeting Wrap: NID approves Table Meadow Road waterline extension; new Cost of Service study presented
Lower Scotts Flat Trail Moves Forward
Notice: Water service back to normal in the Slate Creek Road, Ridge Road area
Notice: Emergency mainline break in the Slate Creek Road, Ridge Road area
Scotts Flat Trail closure on NID property is extended to Feb. 26 to complete fire fuel removal
Scotts Flat Trail will be closed on NID property from Feb. 17-21 for mastication work
Board meeting wrap: Directors participate in a workshop “understanding the Brown Act”
The Winter 2020 edition of WaterWays customer newsletter is available
First NID snow survey of the year: snowpack water content below average, reservoir storage above average
