Susan Lauer, NID

The recent winter storms have had an impact on Nevada irrigation District (NID) campgrounds. As a result, camping reservation services have been postponed until Jan. 18. “Our campgrounds took quite a hit,” said Recreation Manager Monica Reyes. “We will be without power, phones and internet services for several weeks. Trees, power lines and phone lines […]

Total precipitation from the Bowman Lake reporting station continues to run well above average. As of December 29, 2021, we have 39.9” of precipitation which is 163% of average for this time of year. Our reservoir storage is increasing, however, remains below average for this time of year. We are at 176,628 acre feet which […]

Grass Valley, CA Oct. 15, 2021 – On Nov. 9, the Nevada Irrigation District (NID) will kick off its crucial Plan for Water (PFW) process. The PFW will be a comprehensive look at the potential limitations of NID’s available water supply and the long-term impacts on varying water demands in order to determine the best […]

The Nevada Irrigation District (NID) Board of Directors has approved a new 2.5-year labor contract, as well as its 2020 independently audited Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). The 2020 CAFR showed NID is a better financial position as compared to last year. The District has reduced operating expenses by $3.7 million and increased unrestricted cash […]

Fire use restrictions will go into effect Thursday, June 17, at foothill recreational facilities owned and operated by the Nevada Irrigation District (NID). Due to the drought, hot weather and dry conditions, campfires will be prohibited in developed campgrounds around Scotts Flat Reservoir and Rollins Reservoir. Under the rules, campfires and open fires fueled by […]

The Nevada Irrigation District (NID) has released its Public Draft 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP). The public can review it on the NID website at nidwater.com A Board Workshop to review the Public Draft UWMP will be held during its June 23 Board of Directors meeting at approximately 9:00 a.m. A second Board Workshop […]

The Nevada Irrigation District (NID) would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day. The holiday weekend typically kicks off the camping and outdoor recreation season, and the District’s High Sierra and foothill campgrounds are open and ready to welcome visitors. However, be aware of drought conditions and an ever-present risk of wildfire. […]

To ensure an adequate water supply, the Nevada Irrigation District (NID) is making arrangements to purchase supplemental water from Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E). The importance of finding additional water supplies continues to increase as drought intensifies. Based on an analysis and forecasts, the purchase of supplemental water is necessary to safeguard public health and […]

The Scotts Flat Lake trail between Gates 1 and 2 will be closed Monday through Wednesday, May 24 – 26, for continued fire fuels reduction treatment. This will involve thinning trees and removing underbrush. This work is part of Nevada Irrigation District’s (NID) ongoing efforts to protect the watersheds in the District’s care. The forest […]

Grass Valley, May 14, 2021 – A reminder that the Nevada Irrigation District’s (NID) annual “No Motor Day” is on Sunday May 16. Come enjoy the quiet beauty of Scotts Flat Lake all day long. Sailboats, canoes, kayaks and paddleboards will be allowed entry to the Scotts Flat Recreation Area without charge for the day. […]

GRASS VALLEY, Calif. Come enjoy the quiet beauty of Scotts Flat Lake on Sunday May 16, during the Nevada Irrigation District’s (NID) annual “No Motor Day.” Sailboats, canoes, kayaks and paddleboards will be allowed entry to the Scotts Flat Recreation Area without charge for the day. Use of motorized boats will be suspended for the […]

GRASS VALLEY, Calif. April 29, 2021 – Bracing for expanding drought conditions and dwindling local water supply, the Nevada Irrigation District (NID) Board of Directors proclaimed a drought emergency throughout the District’s service area, which includes portions of Nevada, Placer, Yuba counties. The declaration was made during the Board’s April 28 meeting. As part of […]

The crucial pipeline system that transports more than half of the water delivered by the Nevada Irrigation District (NID) has been completed. The Combie Phase I and Bear River Siphon Project replaces aging infrastructure from below the Combie Reservoir to customers in southern Nevada and western Placer counties. The complex project had two components: replacement […]

April 5, 2021 – March produced only half of average high country precipitation, and Nevada Irrigation District (NID) is asking customers to conserve water going into the warmer, drier spring. During the District’s snow survey taken March 30 and 31, surveyors found the snow water equivalent (SWE) in the Sierra snowpack was 24.2 inches, which […]

March 12, 2021 – Nevada Irrigation District (NID) is proud to be joining other WaterSense partners in participating in this year’s Fix-A-Leak Week, running from March 15 – 21. This is an annual awareness campaign organized by the US Environmental Protection Agency to show the public the massive amounts of water waste caused by ordinary […]

March 2, 2021 – Despite mild weather in February, snowpack remains decent on the snow courses that provide water to Nevada Irrigation District (NID) customers. During measurements taken Feb. 24-26, NID surveyors found the average water content in the Sierra snowpack was 22.2 inches, which is 79 percent of the normal average of 28 inches […]

February 26, 2021 – NID’s foothill campgrounds will re-open for winter camping starting on March 1. The campgrounds at Scotts Flat Reservoir, as well as at Long Ravine and Orchard Springs at Rollins Reservoir will be open on a first come first served basis. The regional coronavirus stay-at-home order was lifted on Jan. 12, but […]

February 9, 2021 – The recent storms helped increase the amount of precipitation in the watersheds that are the source for Nevada Irrigation District (NID) water supply, yet totals for the season remain lower than normal for the year. “January produced near average precipitation for the month. The storms after January 26 added approximately 6 […]

December 9, 2020 – The Nevada Irrigation District (NID) welcomes two new members to its Board of Directors. Rich Johansen (Division V) and Karen Hull (Division III) were sworn in on Wednesday. Dec. 9, during a regular NID Board meeting. The new directors join Ricki Heck (Division I), Chris Bierwagen (Division II) and Laura Peters (Division IV in […]