The Nevada County Board of Supervisors proclaimed June 2023 as “Celebration of Trails Month” in Nevada County, which recognizes the incredible benefits trails provide local residents and visitors. To celebrate, the County is launching the new Nevada County Trail Finder App to help users discover public access trails throughout Nevada County. The Nevada County Trail […]
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Nevada County Ag Commissioner Chris de Nijs Appointed to National Wildlife Services Advisory Committee
Nevada City, CA – Nevada County’s Agriculture Commissioner Chris de Nijs is appointed to the National Wildlife Services Advisory Committee, which advises the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Thomas Vilsack on recommendations for policies and activities for the USDA’s Wildlife Services (WS) program. “This means rural foothill agricultural producers truly have a voice at […]
Nevada County Welcomes Heba El-Guindy as Public Works Director
Nevada City, CA – Heba El-Guindy has joined Nevada County as Director of Public Works, bringing nearly 30 years of experience in the public and private sectors. “I’m excited to work with the community and our Public Works team on the complex projects and programs that come with living in a rural area,” shared El-Guindy. […]
New Housing Master Plans available in Nevada, Placer, and Sierra Counties
Housing units are in high demand across California, including the Sierra Nevada region. To expedite the permitting process and reduce building costs, Nevada County, the Town of Truckee, the City of Grass Valley, the City of Nevada City, Placer County, and Sierra County are offering new affordable Housing Master Plans for single-family homes or granny […]
Help Shape Recreation in Nevada County
Nevada City, CA – The County of Nevada invites the public to take a survey about how recreation can be improved throughout the county. The survey provides an opportunity to share concerns, hopes, and ideas for the future of recreation in Nevada County. Input from all community members is needed – including seniors, students, families, […]
Save the Date: Idaho Maryland Mine Project Planning Commission Public Hearing Scheduled for May 10th
The Nevada County Planning Department has scheduled the Planning Commission Public Hearing for the proposed Idaho Maryland Mine – Rise Grass Valley Project on May 10th. The Public Hearing will continue on May 11th as needed. The Planning Department will issue a formal Notice of Public Hearing for the Planning Commission Public Hearing in mid-April. Interested […]
Matthew Kelley Selected as Nevada County’s Code and Cannabis Compliance Director
On April 17th, Matthew Kelley will start as Nevada County’s Code and Cannabis Compliance Director. Kelley has over 15 years of land-use planning and regulatory compliance experience working in the public sector. “I’m looking forward to working with the community in this new role to problem-solve issues that are important to us all, from the […]
Nevada County Provides Priority Permitting and Fee Waiver for Winter Storm Damage
Residents and business owners with storm damage repairs in unincorporated Nevada County will receive priority permitting and have local fees waived for repair permits through the Nevada County Community Development Agency (CDA) for repairs following the February 24, 2023, winter storm. “Our goal is to help the community recover by offering expedited permitting and fee […]
Nevada County Proclaims Local Emergency Due to February Winter Snowstorm
Nevada City, CA March 2, 2023 – With over 12,000 households still without power and downed trees blocking roadways countywide, the Office of Emergency Services (OES) has proclaimed a local state of emergency for Nevada County. This proclamation is the formal step necessary to request emergency mutual aid from state and federal partners following this […]
Nevada County Now Accepting Applications for Second Round of Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund Grants
The County of Nevada is now seeking proposals for its Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund Grant Program, providing up to $434,000 in one-time grants, to respond to the negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic by funding projects to promote public health and public safety at highly impacted outdoor recreation destinations. “We’ve seen an increase in the […]
Nevada County Supervisors Approve McCourtney Road Transfer Station Improvement Project
On Tuesday, February 7th, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved and awarded the McCourtney Road Transfer Station (MRTS) Improvement Project to Bobo Construction. This project will repurpose the existing transfer station’s footprint to accommodate the increased traffic and demand for recycling and solid waste services and allow for the current State mandate for […]
Proposed Idaho Maryland Mine Final EIR Available for Public Review
Nevada City, CA – Today, the Nevada County Planning Department released the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Idaho-Maryland Mine Project (click here to review the Notice of Availability). The Final EIR includes formal responses to public comments submitted regarding the Draft EIR. With today’s release of the Final EIR, the public will have […]
Nevada County takes steps towards a Recreation and Resiliency Master Plan
Nevada City, CA – Nevada County is embarking on the development of a countywide Recreation and Resiliency Master Plan. The plan is not only a first for Nevada County, but also one of the first of its kind in the state of California to comprehensively integrate solutions for adapting to extreme weather, wildfire, drought and […]
Nevada County Requests Cal OES Disaster Declaration for Grape Crop Loss
On Thursday, June 9th, Nevada County Agricultural Commissioner Chris de Nijs has requested a USDA disaster declaration through the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) for grape growers in Nevada County due to freezing temperatures that affected their crops in mid-April. In a letter to Cal OES Director Mark Ghilarducci, de Nijs stated, “on […]
Greater Higgins Area Plan Project: Review Designs and Help Shape the Community May 4th
Nevada County is developing an exciting plan to help guide future improvements for the Higgins Corner area in the South County region. The Greater Higgins Area Plan is a planning effort with two key goals: Establish a comprehensive future vision for the area integrating culture, commerce, and housing while supporting the unique community character and culture of […]
Greater Higgins Area Plan Project: Join the Discussion on March 2
Nevada County is developing an exciting plan to help guide future improvements for the Higgins Corner area in the South County region. The Greater Higgins Area Plan is a planning effort with two key goals: Establish a comprehensive future vision for the area integrating culture, commerce, and housing while supporting the unique community character and culture of […]
Comment Period Extension and Date Change of Special Meeting for DEIR for the Idaho Maryland Mine Project
PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT PERIOD TIME EXTENSION: The Original Notice of Availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) and Notice of Special Public meeting for the Idaho Maryland Mine Project was previously distributed to the public, interested individuals, and public agencies, on January 4, 2022, which started a 60-day public review and comment period. This […]
Draft EIR for Idaho-Maryland Mine project now available – 60-day comment period begins
The Draft EIR (SCH #2020070378) for the Idaho-Maryland Mine Project is now available for review. Public comment on this document is invited for a 60-day period commencing on January 4, 2022 and ending on March 4, 2022. For more information, the Notice of Availability, Draft EIR and other project materials, are now available for public review and […]
River Fire Recovery Continues with Residential Master Plans Available for Property Owners
The Nevada County Community Development Agency (CDA), Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (OES), Nevada County Contractors’ Association (NCCA), teamed up with several local design professionals to provide preapproved residential master plans for property owners affected by the River Fire. “We are proud to work with the CDA and OES to bring the community […]
Update on Responsible Hirschdale Recreation Access
For many Nevada County residents, outdoor recreation is like oxygen. It is essential and it is the reason many of us choose to live here. Similarly, many of us put down roots here, away from larger cities, because we’re drawn to the beauty that is right in our backyards, the privacy that rural living offers, […]