Susan Lauer, NID

October brings cooler weather and changing leaves as fall takes hold. It also means that the Nevada Irrigation District (NID) irrigation season is coming to an end. On Oct. 14, NID will begin shutting down water service to summer irrigation customers. Customers should expect canal water to stop on Friday, Oct. 14 through Saturday, Oct. […]

Two exciting opportunities exist with the Nevada Irrigation District (NID) to take on water resources, forest health, and watershed management challenges. The District is seeking candidates to fill year-long positions through the CivicSpark program. CivicSpark is a Governor’s Initiative AmeriCorps program that coordinates with local public agencies to address community issues such as climate change […]

Grass Valley, CA June 14, 2022) The Nevada Irrigation District (NID) has been awarded $570,000 by the Sierra Nevada Conservancy so the District can continue its work to address burned forest conditions from the 2021 River Fire and improve forest health in the Bear River watershed. NID’s Bear River Wildfire Recovery Project is located on […]

Grass Valley, Calif. – Nevada Irrigation District (NID) drinking water continues to meet and exceed state and federal public health standards. The District has released its Annual Water Quality Report (also known as the Consumer Confidence Report), which summarizes water quality monitoring and testing programs for the 2021 calendar year. The information focuses on water […]

Grass Valley, CA. June 6, 2022 – Fire use restrictions will go into effect Tuesday, June 7, at foothill recreational facilities owned and operated by the Nevada Irrigation District (NID). Due to the drought, dry conditions and escalating temperatures, campfires will be prohibited in developed campgrounds around Scotts Flat Reservoir and Rollins Reservoir. Under the […]

Come enjoy the quiet beauty of Scotts Flat Lake on Sunday, May 15 during “No Motor Day,” sponsored by the Nevada Irrigation District (NID). Non-motorized watercraft, including sailboats, canoes, kayaks and paddleboards, will be allowed entry to the Scotts Flat Recreation Area without charge. Use of motorized boats will be suspended for the entire day. […]

NID’s annual Mulch Magic Giveaway will be held from 7-11 am on May 14 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, Gate 8 off Brighton Street. Nearly 300 cubic yards of shredded cedar will be handed out free on a first come first served basis, courtesy of Nevada Irrigation District and sponsor Nevada County Fairgrounds. The event […]

The recent rain and snow flurries have boosted local water conditions, although the snowpack remains below average for this time of year. During the latest snow survey, Nevada Irrigation District (NID) hydrographers found the average water content in the snowpack was 17.5 inches, which is 64 percent of a 27.5-inch average for the District’s five […]

Irrigation season begins on April 15, and the Nevada Irrigation District (NID) is pleased to get flows in its canals to support local agriculture and general irrigation. The District maintains 500 miles of canals, and the raw water irrigates about 32,000 acres in Nevada and Placer counties. That water is used for diverse agricultural endeavors, […]

The Nevada Irrigation District will host its 12th annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday April 16 at Orchard Springs Campground. The festivities will include more than 1,000 Easter eggs and special prize eggs. Join us for this community event! The hunt will begin at 11:30 a.m. sharp on Saturday at Orchard Springs Campground on Larsen […]

Dry weather and warming in higher elevations do not bode well for the summer water supply. Conservation is vitally important, according to the Nevada Irrigation District (NID). Water content in the snow is only 55 percent of average for this time of year, based on the findings of the latest survey on snow courses that […]

One of the driest January-February on record will mean we will likely get no relief from drought conditions this year. The moderately good news is the Nevada Irrigation District is in better shape than others, based on the findings of the March survey on snow courses that provide water to raw- and treated water to […]

Despite a dry January, snowpack remains above average on Nevada Irrigation District (NID) snow courses that provide water to raw- and treated water customers. During the February survey, NID hydrographers found the average water content in the snowpack was 24.7 inches, which is 123.5 percent of the 20-inch average for this time of year, at […]

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. […]