Presentation: Dr. Aaron Zettler-Mann on the New Colgate Powerhouse Failure and the Yuba River
On February 13, 2026, a catastrophic failure occurred at the New Colgate Powerhouse when a section of the facility’s penstock ruptured…
Dams and Hydropower
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New Colgate Powerhouse Failure: SYRCL Tracks Water Quality and Salmon Impacts on Yuba River
On February 13, 2026, a catastrophic failure occurred at Yuba County Water Agency’s New Colgate Powerhouse during routine testing of a…
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New Colgate Powerhouse Failure: What We’re Seeing on the Yuba
Disasters like the failure of the penstock water pipe at New Colgate powerhouse are not something anyone hopes for. But in these moments, it is crucial to…
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The South Yuba River: Still Wild. Still Scenic. Still Worth Fighting For.
On January 1, 2001, the South Yuba River officially became designated Wild & Scenic under California law. That moment didn’t just…
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Power and the River: The Yuba-Bear Hydroelectric Project and a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity
The Yuba River has always been central to life in our region. It’s a source of clean water, renewable energy, and…
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From Washington, D.C. to the Yuba: Standing Up for Our Rivers
By Aaron Zettler-Mann, SYRCL’s Executive Director From September 8th to the 12th, I had the privilege of traveling to Washington, D.C….
