Susan Lauer, NID

August 3, 2018 – Service to Nevada Irrigation District (NID) irrigation water customers in portions of Nevada County including Chicago Park, Alta Sierra and the North Bloomfield Lake Vera area will experience periods of interruption Friday and Saturday as emergency repairs are being done to the South Yuba Canal by Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E). […]

July 20, 2018 – Overall, NID’s treated water customers consumed 20 percent less water in May than in 2013, the benchmark year used before the drought. In terms of daily water use, NID customers averaged 160 residential gallons per capita day (R-GPCD) in May. Statewide, the average was 94.4 R-GPCD for the same period. Also, […]

GRASS VALLEY, Calif. July 13, 2018 – Nevada Irrigation District (NID) is updating its Raw Water Master Plan (RWMP) to identify a vision and develop alternatives to meet our community’s water needs for the next 50 years. Alternatives will be developed and presented as pathways for the Board of Directors to discuss and select. The […]

July 9, 2018 – Notice is hereby given that the President of the Nevada Irrigation District Board of Directors has cancelled the regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. https://nidwater.com/2018/07/july-11-2018-board-meeting/

June 13, 2018 – Nevada Irrigation District (NID) customers are continuing their water conservation efforts; daily water use was down in April compared to April 2017, and there have been solid overall savings since the drought years. Overall, NID’s treated water customers consumed 35.3 percent less water in April than in 2013, the benchmark year […]

The 3rd Annual Mulch Magic Giveaway will be held from 7 am to 1 pm on June 2 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, Gate 8. Nearly 150 cubic yards of shredded redwood will be handed out free on a first-come first-served basis, courtesy of Nevada Irrigation District and sponsors Nevada County Resource Conservation District (NCRCD) […]

Grass Valley, Calif. May 23, 2018 – The Nevada Irrigation District (NID) Board of Directors adopted an addendum to the Combie Reservoir Sediment and Mercury Removal Project, and encumbered funds for the Iron Horse/Brewer Road Waterline Extension project during its May 23 meeting. Present were President William Morebeck, Vice President John H. Drew, and Directors […]

May 15, 2018 – How to maintain a pasture and improve water management and system efficiency will be the topic of a free workshop on May 19. The workshop will be held at a private ranch in Penn Valley and feature indoor andoutdoor presentations. Nevada Irrigation District (NID), Nevada County Resource Conservation District and University […]

GRASS VALLEY May 11, 2018 – The quiet, natural beauty of Scotts Flat Reservoir will be showcased on Sunday, May 20, as the Nevada Irrigation District (NID) hosts its 11th annual “No Motor Day.” NID Recreation Manager Monica Reyes said the District has organized the event in response to community requests and as part of […]

May 3, 2018 – Spring is in the air, and that means outdoor fun is just beginning. Nevada Irrigation District (NID) is ready to welcome guests with improvements to its many campgrounds. Importantly, NID has completed pre-season hazard tree removal and fire fuels reduction work at Scotts Flat, Orchard Springs and Long Ravine campgrounds in […]

Grass Valley, CA April 26, 2018 – The Nevada Irrigation District (NID) Board of Directors voted to approve an update to the Raw Water Master Plan (RWMP) and to authorize an agreement with the Department of Water Resources (DWR) to proceed with the Combie Sediment and Mercury Removal Project during its April 25 meeting. Present […]

April 19, 2018 – The Nevada Irrigation District (NID) began seasonal irrigation water deliveries on Sunday, April 15. “Unseasonably wet storms have led to a slow and fluctuating start to the season, but the District remains hard at work attempting to deliver adequate water while managing canal flows for storm runoff events,” said Chip Close, […]

Grass Valley, CA April 13, 2018 – The Nevada Irrigation District (NID) Board of Directors voted to approve a declaration for surplus water and authorized a contract to construct the Bowman-Spaulding canal liner during its April 11 meeting. Present were President William Morebeck, Vice President John H. Drew, and Directors Nancy Weber, Nick Wilcox and […]

GRASS VALLEY, Calif. April 12, 2018 – The Nevada Irrigation District (NID) will be holding an open discussion regarding below-dam trail options at Scotts Flat Reservoir on April 17, 2018. The meeting will be held at 6:00 pm at the District’s Board Room located at 1036 West Main Street, Grass Valley. This meeting is an […]

Grass Valley, CA March 29, 2018 – The Nevada Irrigation District (NID) Board of Directors voted to approve an agreement for the installation of a waterline at the new Timberwood Estates subdivision during its March 28 meeting. Present were President William Morebeck, Vice President John H. Drew, and Directors Nancy Weber, Nick Wilcox and Scott […]