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…
Issues and Causes
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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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What Leadership on California’s Water Future Looks Like
This article is second in a series looking at California’s upcoming gubernatorial election and the protection of one of our most essential and…
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California’s 2026 Gubernatorial Election: Time to Focus on Clean Water
With the 2026 gubernatorial election on the horizon, Californians have the opportunity to forefront the conversation about water. Elections are one of those rare moments when a…
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The PERMIT Act Passed the House: What It Means for the Yuba River Watershed
UPDATE: On December 11, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the PERMIT Act by a narrow vote of 221-205. The bill now…
