Nevada Irrigation District

Grass Valley, CA Nov. 17, 2020 – The Nevada Irrigation District (NID) has begun its annual flushing program of its treated water distribution systems. The work will continue through February and entail flushing treated waterlines throughout the entire District, from Cascade Shores in Nevada City to North Auburn. Starting Tuesday, two crews will be flushing […]

Update November 13, 2020 at 3:46 PM: NID continues to work to restore water to the Dorsey Drive area after a mainline break around 7 a.m. this morning. Some water service has been restored, and District crews are currently working on a temporary water fix for three apartment complexes on Dorsey Drive from Comstock Court […]

Grass Valley, CA October 15, 2020 – The Nevada Irrigation District (NID) announced today it has received a $145,000 Cal Fire grant for fire fuels reduction at Rollins Reservoir and a second, $1.2 million grant has been awarded, pending CEQA and other permitting, from the Wildlife Conservation Board to continue restoration at English Meadow, within […]

September 25, 2020 – Directors of the Nevada Irrigation District (NID) have approved the District’s 2021 budget, featuring actions to reduce expenses and stabilize reserves. The Board took action during its Sept. 23 meeting. The overall calendar year budget includes a $40.3 million operating Water Division budget along with a capital project budget of $6 […]

Grass Valley, CA June 26, 2020 – The Nevada Irrigation District (NID) announced today it will open most of its recreation facilities starting July 1, 2020. Campgrounds, picnic day-use sites and boat ramps will re-open at Rollins and Scotts Flat reservoirs in the foothills, as well as at Jackson Meadows Complex and the Bowman Corridor. […]

May 22, 2020 – Nevada Irrigation District (NID) will keep its campgrounds and boat launches at Scotts Flat and Rollins reservoirs closed over the Memorial Day weekend. The District is currently working with Nevada County Health Departments to create a safe boating environment that minimizes the risk of COVID-19 transmission. We anticipate to have appropriate […]

May 18, 2020 – The heavy rains have caused the Nevada Irrigation District (NID) to take precautions and lower the amount of water flowing to its irrigation canals. The District is following its storm action plan, which looks at storm projections and canal levels to determine when water levels in the canals might get too […]

Grass Valley, Calif. May 15, 2020 – In keeping with its commitment to the community and support of our youth, the Nevada Irrigation District (NID) has awarded two scholarships to Nevada Union High School graduating seniors, Coal Barker and Logan Vanderhoof, for paid internships with the district. Jana Kolakowski, NID human resources manager, presented the […]

Grass Valley, Calif. May 12, 2020 – As businesses prepare to reopen, NID recommends taking time to flush water systems and offers to waive the cost of the water used. It is important to flush a building’s water system when it has been idled for more than one week. This is important because without regular […]

May 1, 2020 – The weather is warming and we are all eager to get outside. Everyone at NID, like many of you, is eager to see our popular recreation sites reopened. However, NID must follow CDC and the Nevada County Health Officer advisories as it makes a decision about opening. While the revised Nevada […]

Grass Valley, Calif. April 28, 2020 – The Nevada Irrigation District is closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on our community. We know these are trying times, and want to reassure our 25,000 customers and the community that we are here to help, in some way, ease your burden and stress around water […]

Grass Valley, Calif. April 27, 2020 – April means the seasonal irrigation water is flowing through canals to farms and other irrigation customers throughout Nevada and Placer Counties. Spring also means warmer weather and more people out walking and enjoying the natural beauty of the foothills. While water from canals is the lifeblood for many […]