Nevada Irrigation District

06/08/2026

📢 NID Business Center Hours Update

On Tuesday, June 9, the NID Business Center will be open from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thank you for your understanding.

06/04/2026

Reliable water didn't just appear.
It started with a vision, a vote, and a community determined to build a better future.
Watch our latest Myth vs. Fact reel as we celebrate 105 years of serving Nevada County.

05/28/2026

An NID crew works inside the Bowman–Spaulding Tunnel.
Built in the 1920s by NID, it carries water from the Yuba River watershed (Bowman Lake) to the Bear River watershed (Spaulding Reservoir). The tunnel remains critical for moving snowmelt to generate hydroelectricity and supply water to Nevada and Placer counties.

05/26/2026

Strong voices. Shared challenges. One mission: protecting California’s water future.
On May 20, water leaders from across the Sierra headwaters gathered at the State Capitol for MCWRA’s 2026 Legislative Advocacy Day to ensure rural and mountain communities have a voice in California water policy.

Discussions focused on water affordability, aging infrastructure, wildfire resilience and the communities that provide more than 60% of California’s developed water supply.

Read the details https://www.nidwater.com/nid-joins-sierra-headwaters-leaders-at-state-capitol-to-advance-regional-water-priorities

05/26/2026

05/22/2026

Summer recreation season is here at NID reservoirs and campgrounds. Whether you’re boating, swimming, fishing, or camping, make safety part of the adventure.
Wear a life jacket, watch children closely near the water, and use extra caution with campfires.
Read more safety tips here: https://www.nidwater.com/nid-welcomes-summer-recreation-season-with-safety-reminder

05/20/2026

MYTH or FACT? “Water systems run themselves.”
Watch this to see what really goes into keeping water moving across Nevada County every day. 💧
https://www.nidwater.com/built-on-history-focused-on-the...

05/18/2026

NID reservoirs are nearly full heading into summer. 💧
As of May 13, total reservoir storage was 99% of capacity and 111% of a 12-year average. Check out the latest reservoir storage chart below 👇

05/15/2026

Meet Coby, Water Treatment Supervisor. Most people never see what goes into keeping their drinking water safe. Coby does it every day. Watch how his work helps protect your water. Built on History. Focused on the Future.
https://www.nidwater.com/built-on-history-focused-on-the-future