Dams and Hydropower

Understanding the Rhythms of Rivers: Exploring Natural Hydrographs and the Impact of Dams on Watersheds
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Understanding the Rhythms of Rivers: Exploring Natural Hydrographs and the Impact of Dams on Watersheds

Dams create a number of issues for the overall health of a watershed. One of the primary issues is that they modify the volume (discharge) and timing of when and how water flows in the portion of the river downstream. Dams trap and store water in the wet periods of time, and then release additional water during the dry, hot periods of time to meet human need.  

River Health, Water, Fish, and Daguerre Point Dam
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River Health, Water, Fish, and Daguerre Point Dam

Back in late 2022, the South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL) and the University of California, Santa Cruz put out a survey in hopes of getting community input on issues surrounding river health, fisheries, and fish passage at Daguerre Point Dam on the lower Yuba River. Now the results are in!

NID’s Plan for Water continues with Global Climate Projections and Unimpaired Hydrology; revised schedule needs attention.
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NID’s Plan for Water continues with Global Climate Projections and Unimpaired Hydrology; revised schedule needs attention.

NID’s Plan for Water process continues on Tuesday, May 23. This meeting will focus on a presentation, “Global Climate Projections and Unimpaired Hydrology,” by West Consultants. The workshop will start at 4:00 p.m. at NID’s main office and also via Zoom.