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  1. A wintery New Bullards Bar Dam and Reservoir

    Reducing flood risk for the people of Yuba County

    From managing winter storms to investing in critical levee improvements, learn how Yuba Water works to reduce flood risk and protect Yuba County.

  2. An aerial photo of the lower Yuba River with side channels.

    Supporting fisheries in the Yuba River watershed

    From reintroducing salmon in the North Yuba to landscape-scale restoration projects downstream, Yuba Water is investing in science and restoration to help endangered fish recover and thrive.

  3. A flooded rice field filled with hundreds of white migratory birds

    Providing reliable water for agriculture in Yuba County

    Yuba Water is a key partner in the sustainable management of Yuba County’s water resources, providing reliable surface water to local irrigators to support our region’s thriving agricultural economy.

  4. A colony of dense mussels cover a boat line in the California Delta

    Mandatory watercraft screenings at New Bullards Bar in effect

    All motorized watercraft launching at Bullards Bar must be screened for invasive mussels. Screenings are free and take place daily from 6 a.m. until 30 minutes after sunset.

  5. An aerial photo looking down on a large hydroelectric power generation powerhouse on the Yuba River.

    Generating clean, reliable hydropower for California

    Yuba Water can generate up to 417 megawatts of clean energy for California's energy grid - enough to power more than 400,000 homes and businesses!

  6. A woman paddleboards on an emerald green lake with a houseboat in the background.

    Adventure awaits at New Bullards Bar Reservoir

    Boating, hiking, camping and more - explore free, family-friendly recreation opportunities just 45 minutes from Marysville in the beautiful Yuba County foothills.

  1. 1 A wintery New Bullards Bar Dam and Reservoir
  2. 2 An aerial photo of the lower Yuba River with side channels.
  3. 3 A flooded rice field filled with hundreds of white migratory birds
  4. 4 A colony of dense mussels cover a boat line in the California Delta
  5. 5 An aerial photo looking down on a large hydroelectric power generation powerhouse on the Yuba River.
  6. 6 A woman paddleboards on an emerald green lake with a houseboat in the background.
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  1. A man in waders stands in a river holding a fish.

    Faces of Yuba Water - Utility Worker

    Yuba Water's utility worker, Trevor Reilly, is part of the team that is responsible for civil mainte... Read on...
  2. A rendering of the Nature-like Fishway, a channel resembling a natural river on the lower Yuba River

    Nature-like Fishway project in lower Yuba River awarded to Teichert Construction

    Teichert Construction will build the Nature-like Fishway around Daguerre Point Dam on the lower Yuba... Read on...
  3. Yuba River cleanup

    Yuba Water and CDFW complete oily debris cleanup on Englebright

    Yuba Water and CDFW’s Office of Spill Prevention and Response have completed the containment and rem... Read on...
  4. An excavator on a barge removes a tree from a lake.

    Yuba Water and CDFW near completion of oily debris removal on Englebright Lake

    Yuba Water Agency and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Office of Spill Prevention an... Read on...
  5. Progress on cleanup

    Water quality update and progress on environmental response following penstock incident

    Yuba Water Agency's latest water quality testing results continue to be encouraging as the agency co... Read on...
  6. Yuba Water reaches powerhouse for assessment

    Yuba Water surveys damage at New Colgate Powerhouse, awards road repair contract

    Yuba Water has made initial site visits to New Colgate Powerhouse in Dobbins to survey damage and be... Read on...
  7. CDFW and Yuba Water work together on cleanup at Englebright

    Yuba Water shares progress on cleanup one week after penstock rupture, initial water quality tests

    Yuba Water continues to make progress on site security and cleanup of oily debris on the Yuba River,... Read on...
  8. An aerial view of New Colgate Powerhouse with mud and debris surrounding it.

    Yuba Water provides update on recent penstock rupture, shares injured contract employee is stable

    Yuba Water today shared that the contract employee injured during last week’s penstock pipe rupture ... Read on...
  9. People removing debris from the water and placing on a boat

    Yuba Water assessing damage following penstock pipe rupture, focusing on site safety, environmental

    Yuba Water Agency continues to survey damage and focus on site safety, environmental response after ... Read on...
  10. A man in a suit speaks before a large crowd in a theater.

    Yuba Water debuts documentary, “The Day the Levee Broke,” ahead of 40th anniversary of 1986 flood

    Ahead of the 40th anniversary of the February 1986 flood in Yuba County, Yuba Water Agency on Wednes... Read on...
  11. A photo of a man in a black hat on a boat holding up a large fish.

    Faces of Yuba Water - Associate Engineer

    Yuba Water Agency's associate engineer, Aaron Taylor, is part of the team that helps take care of pr... Read on...
  12. A dense forest with a variety of tree species.

    Yuba Water approves additional funding for wastewater project, hears forest resilience study results

    Yuba Water approved a more than $3 million grant to the Olivehurst Public Utility District to comple... Read on...
  13. Chinook salmon

    Yuba Water announces 25-year extension of the landmark Lower Yuba River Accord

    Today, the State Water Resources Control Board unanimously adopted an order extending its approval o... Read on...
  14. A photo of two men&#39s headshots - Yuba Water&#39s Board Chair and Vice-Chair

    Yuba Water awards $1.9 million in flood risk and water supply grants, names new board leadership

    During its first meeting of the new year, the Yuba Water Agency Board of Directors selected new lead... Read on...
  15. A man and woman pose for a photo with their five young children.

    Faces of Yuba Water - Ditchtender

    Yuba Water's ditchtender, Paul Chissie, helps ensure the right amount of water is delivered to the r... Read on...
  16. Water releases from New Bullards Bar Dam in February 2025

    Yuba Water to begin spillway releases from New Bullards Bar Dam Jan. 1

    Yuba Water Agency is preparing to release water from the spillway at New Bullards Bar Dam on the Nor... Read on...
  17. A photo of the lower Yuba River with lupine flowers in the foreground.

    Yuba Water sponsorships support early literacy in Yuba County and Yuba River watershed stewardship

    Yuba Water Agency’s Board of Directors today approved two $5,000 sponsorships that will support earl... Read on...
  18. A woman stands in the forest holding a frog in her hand.

    Faces of Yuba Water - Environmental Scientist

    Yuba Water Environmental Scientist Shawn Spani is part of the team that ensures our projects, progra... Read on...
  19. A woman in a yellow vest looks at a fishing boat.

    Watercraft screenings at New Bullards Bar Reservoir will continue through 2026

    Yuba Water will continue screening all motorized watercraft at New Bullards Bar Reservoir through 20... Read on...
  20. A man takes a selfie in front of a large white pipe that runs up a steep hill.

    Faces of Yuba Water - Senior Help Desk Technician

    Yuba Water's senior help desk technician, Rob Barth, is part of the team that keeps the technology w... Read on...
  21. A piece of heavy equipment pushes a large pile of trees and brush.

    Funding supports critical wildfire resilience efforts and water supply infrastructure upgrades

    Yuba Water Agency approved nearly $350,000 in funding for critical wildfire resilience efforts in Yu... Read on...
  22. A man and woman stand in front of a large mountain with their two young children.

    Faces of Yuba Water - Hydro Operator

    Yuba Water's hydro operator, Collin Nunnink, is part of the team that monitors and controls the agen... Read on...
  23. An aerial view of a powerhouse located on the Yuba River.

    Flows to increase on Yuba River below New Bullards Bar Dam starting Sept. 29

    Yuba Water Agency will increase flows on the Yuba River between New Bullards Bar Dam and New Colgate... Read on...
  24. A dense forest with a reservoir in the background.

    North Yuba Forest Partnership advances wildfire risk reduction near Camptonville

    The North Yuba Forest Partnership, nine organizations committed to collaboratively planning, funding... Read on...
  25. An irrigation canal with water in it next to a dirt road.

    Yuba Water grants and loans fund critical water supply and flood risk reduction projects

    Yuba Water Agency’s board of directors has approved more than $5.8 million through six grants and $2... Read on...
  26. A man with red sunglasses stands next to his mountain bike on a trail.

    Faces of Yuba Water - Government Relations Manager/Special Counsel

    Yuba Water Government Relations Manager/Special Counsel Adam Robin describes his position as helping... Read on...
  27. A photo of green farmland.

    Yuba Water approves up to $80 million loan for South Yuba County wastewater project

    Yuba Water’s board of directors approved a loan of up to $80 million for the City of Wheatland and O... Read on...
  28. Cottage Creek boat launch at New Bullard Bar Reservoir

    Mandatory watercraft screenings at New Bullards Bar begin Aug. 18 to help prevent spread of mussels

    A new watercraft screening pilot program is set to begin Aug. 18 at New Bullards Bar Reservoir in Yu... Read on...
  29. Yuba Water News

    Fatality at Yuba Water Agency construction site

    A contractor working on behalf of Yuba Water Agency was tragically killed today following an acciden... Read on...
  30. A group of men cut a ribbon in front of a blue building.

    Yuba Water celebrates new facilities, explores future consolidation of Marysville offices

    The Yuba Water Agency Board marked the first public meeting at the agency’s new Power Systems facili... Read on...
  31. A photo of a woman in a Yuba Water hat with a river in the background.

    Faces of Yuba Water - Procurement Specialist Janice Taylor

    Yuba Water's procurement specialist, Janice Taylor, is part of the team responsible for helping and ... Read on...
  32. A group of people in hardhats pose for a photo in a rock tunnel.

    Yuba Water spotlights success stories on National Intern Day

    Bringing fresh ideas and an eagerness to learn, summer interns are a vital part of Yuba Water. To ce... Read on...
  33. A levee with grass growing on the side of it.

    Yuba Water’s latest grants support levee improvements, critical water infrastructure and more

    Yuba Water Agency approved more than $6.2 million in grants for major levee improvements along the F... Read on...
  34. A man and woman stand on a dam wearing yellow vests with a lake in the background.

    Faces of Yuba Water - Administrative Assistant Kayla Holmes

    Yuba Water's administrative assistant, Kayla Holmes, characterizes her position as being a "sup... Read on...
  35. Emerald Cove Marina at New Bullards Bar

    Watercraft screening coming to Bullards Bar, renewed funding for Yuba Fire Safe Council

    Yuba Water Agency announced today that it will launch a new watercraft screening pilot program later... Read on...
  36. Penstock delivery

    Penstock pipe arrives safely at Yuba Water’s facilities in Yuba County foothills after 600-mile trek

    A 14-foot-wide section of penstock pipe has arrived safely at Yuba Water’s facilities in the Yuba Co... Read on...
  37. A photo of a large white pipe going up a steep hillside next to a road.

    Oversized pipe delivery to impact traffic Friday, June 6 outside of Chico, Oroville and Marysville

    Drivers traveling south from Chico, Oroville and Marysville should expect potential delays Friday, J... Read on...
  38. People on a green raft float down a river while one man points to the left.

    Yuba Water commits nearly $620,000 in community impact grants

    Yuba Water Agency approved nearly $620,000 in grants for six projects focused on flood risk reductio... Read on...
  39. A photo of the lower Yuba River with lupine flowers in the foreground.

    Yuba Water, partners formalize Yuba River Resilience Initiative to benefit fish and water supplies

    Yuba Water, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and NOAA Fisheries have signed the Yuba R... Read on...
  40. A photo of a concrete dam and spillway with a reservoir with boats in the background.

    Yuba Water commits more than $2.2 million for local projects, affirms safety of dams

    Yuba Water committed more than $2.2 million in grants for projects to improve levees and benefit wat... Read on...
  41. Yuba Water news item

    Yuba Water approves purchase of property to benefit fish in the lower Yuba River

    Yuba Water approved a $1.15 million budget adjustment to purchase approximately 153-acres of land al... Read on...
  42. Water flows down a spillway on the right side of a dam with a reservoir in the background.

    Report shows Forecast-Informed Reservoir Operations can increase region's resilience to floods

    A new report shows that changes to reservoir operations at Oroville and New Bullards Bar can further... Read on...
  43. Red Chinook salmon swimming underwater.

    Yuba Water announces major milestone for fish habitat efforts in the Yuba River watershed

    Yuba Water has completed a major step in its collaborative effort to formally launch the Yuba River ... Read on...
  44. Water flows down a spillway on the right side of a dam with a reservoir in the background.

    Yuba Water Agency prepares for water releases from New Bullards Bar Dam and Reservoir

    Yuba Water Agency is preparing to release water from its spillway at New Bullards Bar Dam on the Nor... Read on...
  45. A photo looking uphill at a large pipe.

    Yuba Water awards nearly $77 million contract for major capital improvement project

    Yuba Water has awarded a $76.8 million contract to a joint venture company made up of Obayashi and D... Read on...
  46. Jon Messick Yuba Water board chair 2024

    Yuba Water names Jon Messick as 2025 chair, Wayne Bishop as vice-chair, welcomes new director

    During its first meeting of the new year, the Yuba Water Agency Board of Directors selected Jon Mess... Read on...
  47. Yuba Water news item

    Yuba Water Board censures Director Seth Fuhrer following county investigation

    At a special meeting of the Yuba Water Agency Board of Directors today, the board issued a resolutio... Read on...
  48. A canal next to a road with a little bit of water in it and a red barn in the background.

    Yuba Water commits more than $2.9 million for Hallwood canal improvements, honors outgoing director

    Yuba Water committed more than $2.9 million to improve the reliability of water deliveries to Yuba C... Read on...
  49. An aerial photo of construction equipment removing tons of rock from an area next to the Yuba River.

    Large-scale, multi-benefit floodplain restoration project transforms part of the lower Yuba River

    The Hallwood Side Channel and Floodplain Restoration Project is already improving conditions for nat... Read on...
  50. A aerial photo looking down a levee in Marysville with white water tank on the left side.

    Yuba Water invests millions to improve local water supply, reduce flood risk and more

    Yuba Water committed more than $3 million in funds to support local projects aimed at improving wate... Read on...
  51. Three men and a woman sit at a table and sign documents.

    Yuba Water, UC Davis, Wheatland and Beale Air Force Base move forward with plans for research

    Yuba Water Agency, the University of California, Davis, the City of Wheatland and Beale Air Force Ba... Read on...
  52. A photo of the bright blue water of the lower Yuba River with rocky shoreline in the background.

    Yuba Water takes next step to extend Lower Yuba River Accord

    Yuba Water approved a supplemental environmental impact report as part of its efforts to extend the ... Read on...
  53. A group of Yuba Water interns stand in front of a concrete dam.

    Yuba Water internship program continues to provide valuable, hands-on opportunities to students

    Each year, Yuba Water Agency offers college students practical, hands-on experience through its summ... Read on...
  54. A photo of the back of a sheriff car showing the word emergency and 9-1-1.

    Yuba Water grants support mental health for first responders and local emergency preparedness

    Yuba Water approved two grants totaling $27,500 as part of its Bill Shaw Grant Program, providing fu... Read on...
  55. North Training Wall

    Yuba Water commits funds to help complete critical Yuba County levee improvements

    Yuba Water has approved a $5,475,696 cash flow loan and $541,286 grant to the Three Rivers Levee Imp... Read on...
  56. A large pile of brown forest material stacked as part of forest restoration efforts in Yuba County.

    Biomass plant in Dobbins headed for construction with financing from Yuba Water Agency

    Construction of a 5-megawatt biomass plant near Dobbins in Yuba County can now move forward with the... Read on...
  57. A table with colorful swift water rescue equipment on top.

    Yuba Water doubles funding for Bill Shaw Grant program, approves other grant and loan policy changes

    Yuba Water's board has approved increasing the maximum funding for rescue equipment and specialized ... Read on...
  58. A photo of the entrance at Yuba Water's new Power Systems facilities under construction.

    Progress on new Power Systems facilities and impact of local outdoor education curriculum

    Construction of Yuba Water’s new Power Systems facilities in Oregon House is on schedule, with compl... Read on...
  59. A levee with grass on the side in South Yuba County.

    Yuba Water supports water infrastructure, water safety and flood risk reduction work in Yuba County

    Yuba Water’s board approved $912,000 in community impact grants to support water infrastructure impr... Read on...
  60. A helicopter hovers over a lake with a long strap leading to a gate in the water.

    New, wider marina gate coming soon to New Bullards Bar Reservoir

    Recreators at Bullards will soon enjoy easier access in and out of Emerald Cove Marina thanks to a n... Read on...
  61. CITRIS visit April 2024

    CITRIS, Yuba Water and local levee districts exploring new tools to extend the lifetime of levees

    What if we could use existing and emerging technologies to extend the life of levees and improve the... Read on...
  62. A section of canal in a forest with water running through it.

    Yuba Water supports emergency repairs to help North Yuba Water District serve customers

    Yuba Water’s board of directors approved an $865,410 grant for the North Yuba Water District to make... Read on...
  63. A box with shower heads, a hose nozzle, aerators and a yellow water measuring container.

    Yuba Water teams up with local public water agencies on water conservation kits for residents

    Yuba Water is teaming up with local public water providers to offer water conservation kits to Yuba ... Read on...
  64. A portrait of Yuba Water's chief dam safety engineer wearing a blue Yuba Water sweater.

    Yuba Water’s chief dam safety engineer elected to United States Society on Dams Board of Directors

    Tim Truong, Yuba Water’s chief dam safety engineer, has been elected to the board of directors for t... Read on...
  65. A man presents to a group in front of a monument while wearing a hardhat and yellow vest.

    Yuba Water and Marysville Joint Unified School District partner to promote engineering opportunities

    Yuba Water Agency engineers are meeting with approximately 60 Yuba County middle schoolers this week... Read on...
  66. Large piles of wood on the shoreline of a lake.

    Woody debris piles at New Bullards Bar scheduled to be burned in the coming days

    Last summer, Yuba Water staff hauled a large amount of material out of New Bullards Bar following la... Read on...
  67. Jon Messick Yuba Water board chair 2024

    Board names Jon Messick as chairman and Gary Bradford vice-chairman for 2024

    During its first meeting of the year on Tuesday, Jan. 2, the Yuba Water Agency Board of Directors na... Read on...
  68. An aerial photo of a levee with a river on its left in the midst of farmland.

    Yuba Water reinvests hydropower revenue back into Yuba County through grants

    Yuba Water approved nearly $25 million in grants and one cash-flow loan for two dozen projects as pa... Read on...
  69. A photo looking up at an aged wooden flume.

    Yuba Water provides funding to complete North Yuba Water District flume replacement

    Yuba Water’s board of directors approved an amendment to a grant agreement to help the North Yuba Wa... Read on...
  70. Person places a stand bang on a levee

    Local agencies come together for flood fight training in Yuba County

    More than 40 people from half a dozen local agencies came together this week to practice flood fight... Read on...
  71. An aerial photo of a boat launch and reservoir with emerald colored water.

    Yuba Water approves two new vehicles for continued security around New Bullards Bar and facilities

    Yuba Water provided $150,000 to the Yuba County Sheriff’s Department for two new vehicles. The purch... Read on...
  72. A photo of a levee with green grass on the side.

    Yuba Water funds Feather River levee improvements north of Marysville

    Yuba Water today committed a $1 million grant to further strengthen a levee on the east bank of the ... Read on...
  73. Longhorn cattle walk down a path in between flooded rice fields.

    Yuba Water receives funding to improve groundwater monitoring, modeling, recharge and more

    Yuba Water Agency will receive more than $4.3 million from the California Department of Water Resour... Read on...
  74. An old wooden flume with water in it surrounded by a steep hillside and trees.

    Yuba Water grant will upgrade aging water delivery infrastructure to improve reliability

    Yuba Water committed $200,000 for the North Yuba Water District to upgrade a deteriorating wooden fl... Read on...
  75. A group of people pose for a photo outside a building that says "Yuba County Government Center.&#

    Yuba Water honors Bill Shaw, namesake of local public safety grants and provides funds for drainage

    Six years ago, Yuba Water employee Bill Shaw was in a catastrophic accident at work. After he recove... Read on...
  76. A street in Olivehurst that does not have curbs or sidewalks.

    Yuba Water saves Yuba County more than $400,000 with loan to pre-pay pension obligations and more

    Yuba County will save about $400,000 over the next year thanks to a $9 million low-interest loan fro... Read on...
  77. A group of students float in a large, gray river raft on the lower Yuba River.

    More Yuba County fourth graders to learn about salmon and the Yuba River watershed

    Even more Yuba County fourth graders will have the opportunity to participate in the South Yuba Rive... Read on...
  78. CITRIS MOU signing Yuba Water Wheatland

    CITRIS and the Banatao Institute, Yuba Water and City of Wheatland establish research agreement

    Cutting-edge research is coming to Yuba County, thanks to a new partnership formed by Yuba Water Age... Read on...
  79. 3 men and 1 woman stand at a black podium with a river in the background.

    Yuba Water partners with state and federal agencies on ambitious Yuba River restoration effort

    A framework agreement announced this week between Yuba Water and state and federal agencies details ... Read on...
  80. Bear River Setback Levee upgrades

    New Bear River Setback Levee reduces flood risk for Wheatland residents

    After a decade of planning and two years of construction, a new-and-improved setback levee was recen... Read on...
  81. Yuba County South

    Yuba Water approves more than $4.2 million for south county infrastructure and forest biomass plant

    Yuba Water Agency today approved more than $4.2 million in funding to support a major water and wast... Read on...
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