Mar 04, 2010 - Snowpack Fuller, Wetter This Year
The Sierra Nevada snowpack is fuller and wetter than a year ago, but state water authorities remained cautious about how quickly winter precipitation can undo a stubborn drought or increase farmers' w...
Feb 09, 2010 - Denis Peirce: Lower Yuba In Good Hands
I attended the Gold Country Fly Fishers meeting last week and learned a lot about what is going on with the Lower Yuba River....
Feb 02, 2010 - Marysville Levee Plans Up For Review
Marysville residents can review a study on the scope of a project set to begin this summer to upgrade levees around the city....
Jan 29, 2010 - Rains Notwithstanding, State Drought Isn't Over
Storms help, but Spring snow pack will hold key. The question now gurgles up from every storm drain and creek in California; Is the drought over? The simple answer is no. The reasons are not so simpl...
Jan 14, 2010 - Cool Reception For Salmon Enhancement Plan On Yuba River
Representatives from Pacific Gas & Electric Co. and the Department of Water Resources told a fish story Wednesday evening. Yuba River landowners weren't exactly biting....
Jan 12, 2010 - First Of Two Storms Hits Mid Valley
Yuba-Sutter's first major storm of 2010 is expected to carry an inch or more of rain today and Wednesday, but hopes of quickly replenishing dry reservoirs remain elusive....
Dec 27, 2009 - Yuba Water Asks To Cut Its Output
The Yuba County Water Agency is asking to reduce the water it releases in early 2010, owing to both the state's ongoing drought and a need for consistent flows to help fish populations....
Dec 13, 2009 - Fly Fishers Worry Over River Rehab
For years, fly fishers, boaters and other outdoor lovers have used an area under the Parks Bar Bridge off Highway 20 east of Marysville for access to the Yuba River's south bank....
Dec 06, 2009 - $20 Million Plan To Aid Salmon In Lower Yuba
The State Department of Water Resources and Pacific Gas & Electric have developed an estimated $20 million plan to improve salmon spawning in the lower Yuba River....
Dec 04, 2009 - Timber Rules To Help Salmon
In northeastern Yuba County, a timber company is looking at a difficult future, while nature lovers see hope for restoring salmon runs....
Dec 02, 2009 - On Yuba River, An Accord Satisfies Farmers, Fish Flows
After more than 20 years of wrangling, a coalition of agricultural, environmental and fisheries interests reached agreement on instream flows for a 25-mile stretch of the Yuba River - and the resultin...
Nov 12, 2009 - Wheatland Levee Review Stalls
Reclamation district officials are hoping to soon start a study on the Dry Creek levee near Wheatland, a step that could eventually lead to residents in and around the town deciding whether they want ...
Nov 09, 2009 - State's Water Crisis Approach All Wet
The good news is the state Legislature and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger reached an historic agreement to solve California's largely self-imposed water crisis. The bad news is they want Californians to ...
Nov 04, 2009 - State Lawmakers Approve $11 Billion Water Deal
California lawmakers today passed an $11 billion overhaul of the state's antiquated water system in a bid to supply a soaring population while preserving a fragile environment....
Nov 02, 2009 - Let's Get The Water Deal Done
Population growth and new development may increase California's water needs 40 percent in the next 25 years. Yet, there are those who prefer neither to increase....
Oct 30, 2009 - Water Crisis Called Worst In State's History
The future of California will see a shift from water extraction to balancing the needs of the environment with the need for water reliability, said Tim Quinn, executive director of the Association of ...
Oct 27, 2009 - Grounded In History, Hope
Devastating floods in 1986 and 1997 were on the minds and in the words of those who gathered near Star Bend Boat Ramp in Yuba County on Monday to mark the completion of 13 miles of new levees along th...
Oct 22, 2009 - More Prop 1e Money For Yuba Levee Work
As flood-control authorities prepare to celebrate the completion of a levee replacement in Yuba County, funds are on the way to help fill the last links in a fortified levee chain....
Oct 05, 2009 - River Accord Earns Praise
The Lower Yuba River Accord has gotten the Yuba County Water Agency the state's highest environmental honor, the 2009 Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Award....
Oct 02, 2009 - Yuba River Accord Won't End West's Water Wars, But It's A Start
The protagonist played by Jack Nicholson in the movie "Chinatown" uncovers one of the most heinous plots in the history of US water wars - the illegal diversion of water to Los Angeles that decimated ...
Oct 01, 2009 - Metropolitan Applauds Yuba County Environmental Award As Example Of Statewide Cooperation
An award-winning, landmark accord along the lower Yuba River is an example of the cooperative efforts needed to address the environmental and water supply challenges in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delt...
Sep 30, 2009 - Ycwa Wins California's Highest Environmental Award
Marysville - California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today presented the Yuba County Water with a 2009 Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Award (GEELA) for the "Lower Yuba River Accord...
Sep 11, 2009 - Worrying About Water
Those involved in water issues in the Mid-Valley may have dry mouths today as they anticipate a vital - and potentially momentous - water bill coming out of Sacramento....
Sep 08, 2009 - Saving Water A Year Round Commitment
As the summer months wane into September, Marysville and Yuba City residents know only too well that warmer weather usually brings increased outdoor water use. But they may not know just how tight wa...
Aug 19, 2009 - Evacuations Lifted
Fire crews reported significant progress against the Yuba Fire burning southeast of Dobbins on Tuesday, even as county officials took steps toward addressing its aftermath....
Aug 18, 2009 - Gaining Ground On Yuba Fire
Fire officials reported progress and cooperating weather in battling the Yuba Fire near Dobbins on Monday, but cautioned one shift in the way the wind blows could entirely change the situation....
Aug 17, 2009 - Foothills Fire Scatters More
Three firefighters suffered minor injuries battling the fire burning in the Dobbins area, which had spread to more than 3,200 acres by early Sunday night....
Aug 16, 2009 - What To Do With The Yuba River?
Everyone from those looking to protect fish to others looking to catch them is about to get an opportunity to weigh in on how the Yuba River is managed over the next few decades....
Aug 16, 2009 - Update: Visibility Issues Hamper Firefighters
Fire crews were hopeful of keeping the Yuba Fire burning east of Marysville contained to about 2,000 acres today, but said conditions in which the fire could spread would come mid-afternoon....
Aug 14, 2009 - Water Transfers Under Lower Yuba River Accord How They're Helping During Dry, Hot Summer
Conservation efforts, with help from cooler weather, appear to working in Southern California, where three major regional water suppliers reported recent reductions in demand for water....
Aug 02, 2009 - Invasive Mussels Imperil Western Water System
Two years after an invasive mussel was first discovered at Lake Mead, the population has firmly established itself and gone on a breeding binge, with numbers soaring into the trillions....
Jul 30, 2009 - Ag Board Praises Yuba Water Accord
The Yuba County Water Agency has been praised by members of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture for creating a model of water management....
Jul 16, 2009 - Marysville Residents Approve New Levee Fees
Marysville Levee District's new assessment proposal passed muster with property owners by a 74 percent majority, according to district officials....
Jun 15, 2009 - $11.4 Million Awarded For Feather River Levee Work
The Three Rivers Levee Improvement Authority moved closer to being able to finish levee upgrade work on the Feather River, with the state kicking in $11.2 million in bond money this month....
Jun 06, 2009 - Thomas D. Elias: Summer Water Picture Brings '70s Flashback
We are starting to see the summer water picture for California -- and it's looking a lot like the late 1970s. Or, to put it another way, it's beginning to look a lot like Bolinas almost did....
May 21, 2009 - New Bullards Bar Reservoir Conditions 5/21/09
Each year approaching Memorial Day boaters and recreational enthusiasts inquire about water conditions on New Bullards Bar Reservoir. The following information is meant to inform users of our current...
May 15, 2009 - Lower Yuba River Accord 2009 Osaw Award Winner
The Lower Yuba River Accord (Yuba Accord) concludes a 20-year California controversy and enables the Yuba County Water Agency to successfully operate the Yuba River Development Project for hydropower,...
May 12, 2009 - Marysville To Vote On Raising Levee Safety, Fees
In order to move forward with about $45 million in levee improvements, Marysville needs only to raise its share of funding for the project, according to city and levee district officials....
May 11, 2009 - National Hydropower Association Honors Four Hydropower Projects For Outstanding Stewardship
The National Hydropower Association today honored the exceptional programs and practices of four hydropower companies today through its annual Outstanding Stewards of America's Waters (OSAW) Awards. ...
May 01, 2009 - Fed Funds For City's Levee Work
Officials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced this week that they plan to award $9.25 million in stimulus funds for repairs to the Marysville Ring Levee....
May 01, 2009 - Heat Wave, High Winds Reduce Snowpack
In case anyone forgot that California is in a drought, April provided a little reminder....
Apr 29, 2009 - Corps Awards Stimulus Funds For Marysville Levee Improvements
The Yuba County Water Agency announced today that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded $9.25 million in stimulus funds for repairs to the Marysville Ring Levee, a 7.5 mile long levee that prot...
Apr 26, 2009 - Lester Snow And Timothy Quinn: Conservation Is Best, Easiest Water Policy
It's easy to see why so many people call California home. We are blessed with stunning mountains and coastlines, the most productive agricultural land in the world, and innovative industries that dri...
Apr 24, 2009 - Local Agencies Can Get Back To Work
Public works projects covering everything from widening the Feather River Bridge over Highway 99 to upgrades at Marysville Joint Unified School District schools can get moving again after the state so...
Apr 22, 2009 - Salmon Season Scaled Back On Sacramento
Mid-Valley anglers will have less time than ever this fall to hook salmon in the Sacramento River - and the Feather and Yuba rivers will be off-limits completely....
Apr 21, 2009 - Replacement Yuba Supervisor Sworn In
Four became five again on the Yuba County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, as Andy Vasquez Jr. was sworn in at the beginning of the meeting to represent District 1....
Apr 19, 2009 - Time For California To 'insure' Against Drought
Californians are accustomed to living with danger - and protecting themselves against it....
Apr 14, 2009 - Businessman, Former Marine New Yuba Supe
Andy Vasquez Jr., a small businessowner and reserve Yuba County sheriff's deputy, has been named to a vacancy on the Yuba County Board of Supervisors....
Apr 11, 2009 - Lawsuits Flow Like Water
When it comes to water in California, there's nothing that some people like more than a good legal fight. Let those lawsuits fly....
Apr 09, 2009 - Salmon Season On The Hook
As once-booming salmon populations shrink on the West Coast, California fishery officials must decide whether to further cut back the Mid-Valley's angling season this fall - or wipe it out completely....
Apr 02, 2009 - Sierra Snowpack's Water Is No Drought Buster This Year
California's crucial mountain snowpack stands at 81 percent of average after a monthly snow survey conducted today....
Mar 30, 2009 - Meeting Announcement: Yuba Regional Water Management Group
The next meeting of the Yuba County Regional Water Management Group is scheduled for 2 PM Tuesday, 4/14/2009, Yuba County Water Agency, 1220 F Street, Marysville. The focus of the meeting will be on ...
Mar 16, 2009 - Meeting Announcement: Yuba Regional Water Management Group
The next meeting of the Yuba County Regional Water Management Group is scheduled for 9:00 AM Wednesday, 3/25/2009, Yuba County Water Agency, 1220 F Street, Marysville. The focus of the meeting will be...
Mar 02, 2009 - River Partners Plants Its One Millionth Tree At Levee Setback Project
Marysville, CA - December 3, 2008 - Today 25 guests and 75 students joined River Partners as it planted its one millionth tree at the Bear River Levee Setback Restoration Area, 30 miles north of Sacra...
Feb 23, 2009 - Sloshy Days Not Much Of A Drought Buster
With all that rain and snow Sunday, and lots more forecast throughout this week, are the prognosticators of severe drought all wet? No, the weather experts say....
Feb 20, 2009 - State, Federal Water Allocations Cut
A California drought entering its third year has led to reduced water shares for many farmers locally and statewide, federal and state officials announced this morning....
Feb 18, 2009 - Water Water Everywhere
A recent series of storms in the Mid-Valley boosted area rainfall and snowpack but has not lifted the state from its drought quite yet....
Feb 10, 2009 - Second Snow Survey Of Season Indicates Dry Year Ahead
California is heading toward a third dry year, according to the latest snow survey conducted by the California Department of Water Resources Jan. 29. The survey showed snow water content in the Sierra...
Feb 09, 2009 - Meeting Announcement: Yuba County Regional Water Management Group
The next meeting of the Yuba County Regional Water Management Group is scheduled for 9 AM Wednesday, 2/25/2009, Yuba County Water Agency, 1220 F Street, Marysville. The California Department of Wa...
Feb 03, 2009 - That's No Billbaord For Buzzards At Bullards Bar
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Jan 25, 2009 - As The River Flows
For the last few years, the Yuba County Water Agency and the South Yuba River Citizens League have put on a happy face when it comes to the fate of the Yuba River....
Jan 15, 2009 - Blame It On The (lack Of) Rain
At Collins Lake in the Yuba County foothills last month, Tony Ward had never seen lower water levels....
Dec 31, 2008 - Supervisor Set To Step Down
After 18 years as a Yuba County official on two different boards, Don Schrader will step aside next week as the District 4 supervisor....
Dec 18, 2008 - Water Agency Receives Groundwater Monitoring Funds
SACRAMENTO, CA - The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has awarded more than $4.3 million in Proposition 84 funds to 25 public agencies including YCWA through the Local Groundwater Assistance Progra...
Dec 03, 2008 - Water Agencies Recognized For Environmental Excellence
LONG BEACH, CA, Dec 03, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) today presented three water agencies with the water community's most prestigious award for ...
Nov 28, 2008 - Yuba Hailed For Finance Work
An $80 million loan for levee improvements has put Yuba County on the public financing map. The package created to borrow that amount of money through bonds to complete six miles of setback levee a...
Nov 13, 2008 - Two Apply For Logue's County Seat
Applicants interested in the vacancy that will be left by Dan Logue on the Yuba County Board of Supervisors are already showing up at the governor's office....
Nov 04, 2008 - Collins Lake Down To The Dregs
The valve that supplies water to Browns Valley Irrigation District irrigation users has been shut off, after several months of rationing, until Collins Lake recovers to normal levels....
Nov 01, 2008 - The Yuba River Basin Project
The Corps initiated a General Reevaluation Report on the project to address new Corps under-seepage guidelines and to certify the advanced levee repairs by the State of California and local interests....
Oct 03, 2008 - Weholite Solution For The Yuba Wheatland Canal
The Yuba-Wheatland Canal Project has been "on the drawing board" for nearly 25 years and has finally come to fruition....
Sep 14, 2008 - Yuba To Save Big Dollars On Levee Bond Payments
Yuba County's improved bond rating will save taxpayers $70 million over the life of paying for the final phase of levee improvements along the Feather River....
Apr 14, 2008 - Narrows 2 Hydro Powerplant Flow Bypass Project
The Yuba County Water Agency’s Narrows 2 Flow Bypass demonstrates how utilities can work with state and federal organizations and other stakeholders to protect threatened species and enhance their o...