Eighty residents took away about 250 cubic yards of free mulch during Nevada Irrigation District’s Annual Mulch Magic Giveaway on May 20.

Snow maintained most of its water content during heatwave

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An incoming heat wave this weekend will trigger rapid snowmelt on the slopes of the Sierra Nevada. The Nevada Irrigation District (NID) is anticipating high flows, cold water and dangerous conditions in rivers and waterways.

(GRASS VALLEY, April 26) - The Nevada Irrigation District (NID) will provide free mulch available to local residents for pick up on a first-come, first-served basis on May 20 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds.

(GRASS VALLEY, April 21) – Come enjoy the quiet beauty of Scotts Flat Lake on Sunday, May 7 during “No Motor Day,” sponsored by the Nevada Irrigation District (NID).

Third largest water content equivalent on record

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(March 15, 2023) For public safety, the Nevada Irrigation District (NID) requests people keep off its canal berms and associated water system infrastructure as District crews work to repair extensive damage caused by the recent storms.

Snow water content is in top five for all March surveys

(March 7, 2023) – An atmospheric river system projected to hit late Thursday into Friday has raised concerns about the potential for flooding. The Nevada Irrigation District (NID) warns that its lower division dams will be spilling, as is typical during winter storms, and the local rivers will have high, dangerous flows. Upper division reservoirs may begin spilling in the next week, which will…

(March 3, 2023) – In the aftermath of the recent winter storm, Nevada Irrigation District (NID) crews are working in the ice and snow to clear debris and snow from infrastructure that delivers water to its customers.

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District office will be closed on Feb. 17

Grass Valley, CA (Feb. 8, 2023) – Confirming that the recent storms have had a positive impact on the Nevada Irrigation District’s (NID) water supply, the Board of Directors supported a declaration for surplus water during its Feb. 8 meeting.

Third highest in recorded history

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Dams spill as designed

Join us for a Jan. 10 workshop to help plan our community's water future. The scheduled topics are Hydrology and Demand. The workshop will start at 4 p.m. at NID's main office and also via Zoom.

(Jan. 5, 2023) Storm update: NID’s foothill reservoirs are currently full and spilling.

(Jan. 5, 2023) The latest series of storms has brought ample amounts of snow and rain to the Nevada Irrigation District water system.

Read on to learn about what is happening at the District. This monthly newsletter is a good resource to stay up to date on and all things NID.

Read on to learn about what is happening at the District. This newsletter is a good resource to stay up to date on everything NID.

Ready for salmon and steelhead

The Nov. 8 Plan for Water workshop has been canceled. The next workshop is scheduled for Dec. 13.

(Nov. 2, 2022) NID will begin its annual flushing program to clean the District’s treated water distribution system on Nov. 28, 2022.

Now is the time to winterize your water system

(Sept. 23, 2022) Boat launches on Rollins Reservoir will be closed during the mornings of Sept. 28-30 as Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) works on electrical equipment in the area. Also, movement on the lake will be restricted while crews are working on or near the water.

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(Grass Valley, Aug. 24, 2022) On Aug. 24, the Nevada Irrigation District will celebrate National Hydropower Day in recognition of hydropower’s contributions to America’s clean energy infrastructure.

(Grass Valley, Aug. 17, 2022) Two exciting opportunities exist with the Nevada Irrigation District (NID) to take on water resources, forest health, and watershed management challenges. The District is seeking candidates to fill year-long positions through the CivicSpark program.

NID’s Environmental Resources program is partnering with the state’s Task Force Rattlesnake to remove vegetation and thin trees to address wildfire risks to critical water system infrastructure.

Quagga and Zebra mussels are aquatic invasive species that are not native to California lakes. They can clog drinking water intakes, and foul boat hulls, motors, and equipment left in lakes. Their sharp shells litter beaches. They harm native fish by consuming food and often kill native mussels, crayfish, and snails through fouling.

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(June 14, 2022) The Nevada Irrigation District (NID) has been awarded $570,000 by the Sierra Nevada Conservancy so the District can continue its work to address burned forest conditions from the 2021 River Fire and improve forest health in the Bear River watershed.  

(June 6, 2022) Fire use restrictions will go into effect Tuesday, June 7, at foothill recreational facilities owned and operated by the Nevada Irrigation District (NID).

(June 6, 2022) Nevada Irrigation District (NID) drinking water continues to meet and exceed state and federal public health standards.

Nevada Irrigation District’s Annual Mulch Magic Giveaway was a huge success! Nearly 120 residents took away about 290 cubic yards of free mulch on May 14. It was the largest turn-out in the five years of the event, which is part of the District’s continuing efforts to promote conscientious water use and conservation.

University of California Cooperative Extension – Placer-Nevada is conducting a survey of commercial agricultural operations in Placer and Nevada Counties to better understand how agricultural irrigation water is used, the types of crops it supports, and the economic and ecological impact of irrigated agriculture. This survey will help provide an objective evaluation of agricultural water use in…

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(GRASS VALLEY, May 9) – Come enjoy the quiet beauty of Scotts Flat Lake on Sunday, May 15 during “No Motor Day,” sponsored by the Nevada Irrigation District (NID).

(April 14, 2022) Irrigation season begins on April 15, and the Nevada Irrigation District (NID) is pleased to get flows in its canals to support local agriculture and general irrigation.

The Nevada Irrigation District will host its 12th annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday April 16 at Orchard Springs Campground. The festivities will include more than 1,000 Easter eggs and special prize eggs.

NID calls for water conservation 

A recent study has found tree canopy and pond are in “good health” along two canals with reduced flows as a result of the Banner Cascade pipeline.

Welcome to the GM Newsletter. March is the beginning of warmer weather, and it’s a critical time as the snowpack melts into our water supply for the year.

After four public meetings and five alternate maps created by an independent consultant, the Nevada Irrigation District (NID) Board of Directors have voted on a map that keeps cities, communities of interest and watershed interests together. 

Restoration of English Meadow is proceeding; the Nevada Irrigation District (NID) is now accepting bids by contractors for floodplain restoration and forest management work.

(March 7, 2022) One of the driest January-February on record will mean we will likely get no relief from drought conditions this year.

Feb. 8, 2022

A happy new year to you all! I hope you celebrated the start of 2022 safely and in good spirits with family and friends. Read on to learn about what is happening at NID. This newsletter is a valuable resource to stay up to date on projects underway, the Plan for Water effort, water storage levels, water conservation, and all things NID.

(Jan. 14, 2022) Thank you for your interest in the Jan. 11 Plan for Water workshop, which featured an overview of the NID water service area.

The latest December storm has brought much-needed snow to the Nevada Irrigation District water system.

(Grass Valley, CA Dec. 31, 2021) The recent winter storms have had an impact on Nevada irrigation District (NID) campgrounds. As a result, camping reservation services have been postponed until Jan. 18.

Thank you for your interest in the Dec. 7 Plan for Water workshop. During the meeting, the focus was on NID’s mountain water system, starting with the headwater watershed and moving downstream through reservoirs and waterways. 

On Dec. 7, the Nevada Irrigation District (NID) will carry on with its Plan for Water process. This is the second of many public meetings, and will continue the discussion about the District’s mountain system operations and facilities.

Despite the recent atmospheric river that brought us a record amount of rainfall, our community faces long-term challenges of drought and climate change. We are fortunate to get our water straight from the source, as snowmelt from 70,000 acres of high elevation watershed near the headwaters of the Yuba River, Bear River and Deer Creek.

(Grass Valley, CA Oct. 15, 2021) – On Nov. 9, the Nevada Irrigation District (NID) will kick off its crucial Plan for Water (PFW) process.

You’re invited to review and provide comment on the draft Groundwater Sustainability Plan that will help regional agencies maintain sustainable groundwater supplies for our communities, agriculture, and the environment.

(August 31) – The United States Forest Service (USFS) has issued a new order, extending existing forest closures until Sept. 17.

(Grass Valley, Aug. 24, 2021) On Aug. 24, the Nevada Irrigation District (NID) will celebrate National Hydropower Day, in recognition of hydropower’s contributions to America’s clean energy infrastructure. As the resource that integrates other renewables, like wind and solar, onto the grid, hydropower plays a critical role in advancing America’s energy future. 

(August 20,2021) - Due to fire risk and drought, the United States Forest Service has announced a temporary closure of the Tahoe National Forest (TNF). This closure will be effective at August 22, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. through September 6, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.

(Grass Valley, CA August 16, 2021) The Nevada Irrigation District (NID) today announced that it reopened Rollins Lake for both day-use and camping at Orchard Springs, Long Ravine, Peninsula and Greenhorn campgrounds.

 (Grass Valley, CA August 10, 2021) – The Nevada Irrigation District (NID) today called on Nevada County fairgoers to, “Come see us at the County Fair.” The NID board and staff invite you to visit us at our booth where you will find us celebrating NID’s 100 Year Anniversary while also promoting and educating on effective ways to save water during the drought.

(Grass Valley, Ca. July 15, 2021) Nevada Irrigation District (NID) plans to implement floodplain restoration and forest management activities on 380 acres within the headwaters of the Middle Yuba River in Nevada and Sierra counties, California. Project activities will take place about one mile upstream of Jackson Meadows Reservoir, a critical NID storage facility used for recreation, clean…

(Grass Valley, CA July 12, 2021) – The Nevada Irrigation District (NID) has posted for public review the Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR) for the Hemphill Diversion Structure Project. The Final EIR can be found on the District’s website at www.nidwater.com under Projects, or at https://nidwater.specialdistrict.org/hemphill-diversion-structure.

(Grass Valley, CA June 24, 2021) As the severity of drought conditions increase, the Nevada Irrigation District (NID) is moving closer to mandatory water use restrictions and other rules to safeguard the community’s water supply.

(Grass Valley May 28, 2021) The Nevada Irrigation District (NID) would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day. The holiday weekend typically kicks off the camping and outdoor recreation season, and the District’s High Sierra and foothill campgrounds are open and ready to welcome visitors.

(Grass Valley, CA May 28, 2021) –The Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (County OES) and the Nevada Irrigation District (NID) met last week to discuss fire safety and tour NID’s hydroelectric facilities. The day was scheduled to further the partnership that includes joint drought monitoring and how NID and County OES are getting ready for wildfire season. The tour of NID facilities…

(Grass Valley, CA May 26, 2021) – To ensure an adequate water supply, the Nevada Irrigation District (NID) is making arrangements to purchase supplemental water from Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E).

(Grass Valley, CA May 17, 2021)  The Nevada Irrigation District (NID) announced today that it will be transitioning to a new telephone system on Tuesday, May 18. The new system will bring customer service benefits however interruptions may occur during the day of the switch over.

(Grass Valley, CA May 11, 2021) - The Nevada Irrigation District (NID) announced the opening of the public review and comment period on an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the English Meadow Floodplain Restoration and Enhancement Project. The public review and comment period opens May 12 and ends on June 13th at 5:00 p.m. A public Informational meeting will also be held on June 2…

(Grass Valley, May 7, 2021) Come enjoy the quiet beauty of Scotts Flat Lake on Sunday May 16, during the Nevada Irrigation District’s (NID) annual “No Motor Day.”

 April 28, 2021 - The Nevada Irrigation District (NID) Board of Directors is pleased to announce it has unanimously appointed Jennifer Hanson as its new General Manager during today’s Board of Directors’ meeting.

(Grass Valley, CA April 15, 2021) – The Nevada Irrigation District (NID) today announced that seasonal irrigation water is ready to flow. You might think of April 15 as tax day but, if you have a farm or ranch, you know it’s when NID turns on its seasonal irrigation water. Flowing through 500 miles of canals, NID water irrigates 32,000 acres in Nevada, Placer, and Yuba counties used for grazing…

The Nevada Irrigation District offers a rebate when customers purchase water-efficient toilets for their homes.

NID’s vast water and hydroelectric system not only provides local communities with water and generates clean renewable energy, it also offers prime locations for recreation. With the arrival of warmer weather, many more people are getting out to enjoy the outdoors.

The crucial pipeline system that transports more than half of the water delivered by the Nevada Irrigation District (NID) has been completed.

March produced only half of average high country precipitation, and Nevada Irrigation District (NID) is asking customers to conserve water going into the warmer, drier spring.

During a Wednesday, April 7 test of the Rollins powerhouse, the Nevada Irrigation District (NID) will temporarily increase water flows from its Rollins Reservoir, down the Bear River to Combie Reservoir.

(Grass Valley, CA March 22, 2021) - The Nevada Irrigation District (NID) today announced that it will hold a public hearing on its Draft 2020 Agricultural Water Management Plan (AWMP) during its Board of Directors meeting on March 24th at 9:00 a.m. This will be the third opportunity for the public to learn about and comment on NID’s Draft 2020 AWMP prior to adoption.

 Tip:  Don't forget garden hoses!  Check your garden hose for leaks at its connection to the spigot. If it leaks while you run your hose, replace the nylon or rubber hose washer and ensure a tight connection to the spigot using pipe tape and a wrench.

Here's a checklist for detecting leaks in the laundry or utility room:

Faucets: Listen for drips and tighten aerators or replace fixtures if necessary.

Toilets: Listen for running water and conduct the dye test. *Dye Test– place a dye tablet or a few drops of food coloring into the tank of the toilet and let it sit for 10 minutes. If color shows up in the bowl, you have a leak. Make sure to flush afterward to avoid staining, and consider replacing your old flapper if it is torn or worn. Toilet dye tabs can be found in the NID main lobby.

Detect and Chase Down Leaks

NID is proud to join in this year’s Fix-A-Leak Week from March 20-26. This is an annual awareness campaign organized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to show the public the massive amounts of water waste caused by ordinary household leaks, such as running toilets and leaky faucets. These small leaks add up to a huge amount of wasted water.

(Grass Valley, CA March 4, 2021) – The Nevada Irrigation District (NID) today announced that it has released its draft 2020 Agricultural Water Management Plan (AWMP) and the public can review it on the NID website at nidwater.com.

Despite mild weather in February, snowpack remains decent on the snow courses that provide water to Nevada Irrigation District (NID) customers.

The recent storms helped increase the amount of precipitation in the watersheds that are the source for Nevada Irrigation District (NID) water supply, yet totals for the season remain lower than normal for the year.

The Nevada Irrigation District (NID) is pleased to announce that, in celebration of its 100 Year Anniversary, it has launched a new website and a new water blog.

When you turn on the tap, shower, soak your garden or flush the toilet, the water you need is there. It’s reliable and affordable because of the nearly 100 years of hard work by men and women of NID who’ve built and maintained our robust and sustainable water system.

June 26, 2020

Scotts Flat Powerhouse

January 31, 2020