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Nevada County Local News: Water


All Local Water News articles contributed by our local media allies and other local newsrooms.

California Local Pin Marker From The Mercury News...

06/18/2024
A new round of litigation began when environmental groups opposed to the Sites reservoir in Colusa County filed an appeal on a ruling which dismissed their suit seeking to halt the project from proceeding.

California Local Pin Marker From CalMatters...

06/17/2024
Legal rights to use water — particularly those obtained prior to 1914 — lie at the heart of California’s perpetual wrangling over the allocation of increasingly limited water supplies.

California Local Pin Marker From YubaNet...

06/13/2024
In the June 13 meeting of the Nevada Irrigation District Board of Directors, frustration and a lack of confidence were expressed in the repeated PG&E shifting of a completion date for repairs to the Spaulding Powerhouse as directors grappled with how best to proceed.

California Local Pin Marker From YubaNet...

06/12/2024
PG&E announced that repairs at the Spaulding Powerhouse are now expected to be completed by late July.

California Local Pin Marker From CalMatters...

06/12/2024
Aiming to store more water and protect the public, legislators are negotiating with the governor to restore $50 million to help repair 42 aging dams throughout the state.

California Local Pin Marker From The Mercury News...

06/05/2024
The $4.5 billion Sites Reservoir project is advancing after a judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by environmental groups.

California Local Pin Marker From CalMatters...

06/05/2024
A new study, conducted by researchers at three University of California campuses, projects that a combination of factors will reduce California’s water supply by up to 9 million acre-feet a year.

California Local Pin Marker From YubaNet...

06/04/2024
PG&E reports that repairs to the Spaulding Powerhouse have been extended, but are expected to be completed by the end of June.

California Local Pin Marker From Los Angeles Times...

06/01/2024
Cal State Fullerton researchers released findings of ancient floods in Southern California which indicate the state may be more prone to mega flooding than previously thought.

California Local Pin Marker From CalMatters...

05/30/2024
Researchers say if California could collect and treat more stormwater in cities, it could provide enough water to supply a quarter of the state’s urban population.

California Local Pin Marker From CalMatters...

05/23/2024
It’s been almost a half-century since I first heard the term “peripheral canal” uttered by William Gianelli, who was then-Gov. Ronald Reagan’s top water official. The project, in one form or another, had already been kicking around for decades.

Tahoe Guide logo From Tahoe Guide...

05/20/2024
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Volunteers are needed to help with cleanups throughout the community in Tahoe and Truckee.

California Local Pin Marker From CalMatters...

05/16/2024
The centerpiece of California’s water wars pits Gov. Newsom against local communities and environmentalists. A new report says the benefits of the tunnel exceed the cost since other water supplies would cost more.

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05/14/2024
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Mike Peron and Rob Galloway, the vibrant hosts of Tahoe TAP, are back to whisk listeners away on another enthralling journey. Today, they embark on a mission to spotlight an individual whose efforts have left an indelible mark on the pristine landscapes of Lake Tahoe.

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05/12/2024
Image for display with article titled South Yuba River Citizens League Launches Phase 2 of Van Norden Meadow Restoration Project With $2.5M Grant

The South Yuba River Citizens League is beginning Phase 2 of the Van Norden Meadow restoration work this summer.

Tahoe Daily Tribune logo From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

05/09/2024
Image for display with article titled Lake Tahoe Expected to Fill for First Time Since 2019

For the first time in nearly five years, Lake Tahoe is expected to fill this spring. Although the water year continues through September, the Natural Resources Conservation Service is already confident about this year's positive outlook.

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05/08/2024
Image for display with article titled Truckee Donner PUD Approves Electric Bill Credit for Customers

At Truckee Donner Public Utility District's May board of directors meeting, the board approved an electric bill credit, approved a crucial water infrastructure maintenance project in Tahoe Donner, and held a workshop to review TDPUD's new Emergency Operations Plan.

Tahoe Daily Tribune logo From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

05/02/2024
Image for display with article titled Lake Tahoe Boating Season Begins With New Protocols to Prevent Spread of New Zealand Mudsnails

Lake Tahoe watercraft inspection stations are open for the season to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species and boaters can now book an appointment for this summer online, announced the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and the Tahoe Resource Conservation District.

California Local Pin Marker From YubaNet...

05/02/2024
The Nevada County Wastewater division responded to complaints in the Pleasant Valley Road and Highway 20 area and installed odor-control mechanisms.

California Local Pin Marker From YubaNet...

04/27/2024
The Nevada County Environmental Health Department is giving away mosquito fish on five Wednesdays and Thursdays between May and July to help control insect larvae in ponds and other standing bodies of water.