Placer County Local News: Water


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

California Local Pin Marker From Roseville Today...

02/13/2025
In their February 13 meeting, the Placer County Water Agency approved $5.8 million in funding to increase water storage capacity at Hell Hole Reservoir. Read on to learn more about this project.

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02/03/2025
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The Tahoe City Public Utility District (TCPUD) Board of Directors recently approved the expansion of its Water Rate Assistance Program. The expanded program is intended to provide water rate assistance to more TCPUD water customers, with discounts of up to 50%. 

California Local Pin Marker From Local News Matters...

02/03/2025
Snowpack in the Sierra Nevada, which supplies about one-third of California’s water needs, was far lower than average for the end of January at one of the state’s measurement points on January 31.

California Local Pin Marker From Stocktonia...

02/01/2025
Read on to learn more about the Trump-ordered "emergency" release of water from two San Joaquin Valley reservoirs and how it is literally going down the drain (and not to preserve LA from fires as claimed).

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01/24/2025
Image for display with article titled Placer County Water Agency Invests in Recreation and Sustainability Through Major Infrastructure Upgrades

Campground modernization and dam upgrades will enhance visitor experience, improve environmental health, and optimize water and power management.

California Local Pin Marker From CalMatters...

01/22/2025
It would be impossible to overstate the complexity of water supply management in California.

California Local Pin Marker From CalMatters...

01/21/2025
Trump apparently wants to override new Biden-Newsom rules that have widespread support among Southern California cities and some Central Valley farmers.

California Local Pin Marker From San Joaquin Valley Sun...

01/17/2025
Read on for the latest progress in the B.F. Sisk Dam Raise and Reservoir Expansion Project to raise the dam at the San Luis Reservoir to add storage capacity.

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01/16/2025
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After a water pipe leak caused a sinkhole and traffic accident a year ago, Roseville officials plan to spend $1 million to fix the waterworks under Cirby Way.

California Local Pin Marker From CalMatters...

01/08/2025
President-elect Donald Trump faulted California water policies for the devastating wildfires that are burning in Los Angeles County. The fires started because of fierce winds and extremely dry conditions.

California Local Pin Marker From CalMatters...

01/07/2025
Some Northern California cities have been soaked with almost twice their average rainfall, while southern cities are bone-dry. This season’s huge — possibly unprecedented — disparity works in favor of the state’s water supplies.

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12/24/2024
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The Placer County Water Agency Board of Directors approved updates to the Water Connection Charges for new customers connecting to PCWA’s drinking water system in Western Placer County during its meeting Dec. 19.

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12/20/2024
Image for display with article titled Placer County Water Agency Approves Updated Water Connection Charges to Support Planned Growth in Western Placer County

At its Thursday meeting, the Placer County Water Agency Board of Directors approved updates to the Water Connection Charges for new customers connecting to PCWA’s drinking water system in Western Placer County.

California Local Pin Marker From CalMatters...

12/20/2024
New operating rules for massive Delta systems will increase water deliveries to Southern California cities and some growers. Salmon numbers could drop, especially in dry years.

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12/19/2024
Image for display with article titled Year in Review: Protecting the Forests of the Middle Truckee Watershed

The Middle Truckee River Watershed Forest Partnership (MTRWFP) is celebrating the results of the first full year of active projects, all of which are focused on reducing the occurrence of severe wildfire within the forests of the Truckee River Watershed.

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12/12/2024
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The Placer County Water Agency Board of Directors officially welcomed new Director Chris Wilson, representing District 3.

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12/10/2024
Image for display with article titled Placer County Water Agency Welcomes New Director Chris Wilson and Approves Key Contracts to Enhance Water Infrastructure

The Placer County Water Agency Board of Directors officially welcomed new Director Chris Wilson, representing District 3. Sworn in on December 6, Wilson was elected in November to a four-year term and fills the seat formerly held by Mike Lee for 26 years.

California Local Pin Marker From The Mercury News...

12/10/2024
In a December 10 press conference, Governor Newsom urged lawmakers to press forward in building the Sites Reservoir in Colusa County. Read on to learn more about the project, the largest new reservoirs to be built in California in the last 50 years.

California Local Pin Marker From CalMatters...

12/04/2024
Each December there’s a new version of an old guessing game about how much water will be provided to agricultural and municipal users in the year ahead.

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11/25/2024
Most ships discharging ballast water into California waters are inspected, but state officials have tested the water of only 16 ships. Experts say invaders like mussels are inevitable under current rules and enforcement.