Take action to meet our water needs — without another big dam.
Protect Bear River
Have you heard about the controversial plan to build the 275-foot Centennial Dam on the Bear River?
In the 21st century, dams are a last resort because they harm the environment and have skyrocketing costs. Today, smart water managers are using sustainable and innovative solutions to meet future water needs.
We don’t need a new dam generating more polluting sprawl and traffic. Let’s work together to increase our water supply by restoring our forests and meadows, and use the water we do have more wisely.
If built, Centennial Dam would…
Flood the last nine miles of publicly-accessible, free-flowing river on the Bear River
Destroy fish and wildlife habitat, beloved swimming holes, and Native American sites
Decimate 2,200 acres of forested river canyon – including riparian and wetland areas.
NID’s Plan for Water process resumes on Tuesday, Jan. 10. The scheduled topics are Hydrology and Demand. The workshop will start at 4 p.m. at NID’s main office and also via Zoom.
NID’s Plan for Water process will resume on December 13 after a brief meeting hiatus in the month of November. This December meeting may prove to be a critical juncture in the Plan for Water, as NID moves from Strategic Planning into Stage 6: Basis for Plan for Water – a vital component of the plan.
On August 4, 2022, a panel of judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit overruled the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), re-establishing California’s right to protect water quality in the Yuba, Bear, and Merced River Watersheds for the next 40 years.
After a year away from the river, the South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL) is happy to announce a successful Salmon Expeditions season. Nearly 1,200 students from Nevada and Yuba counties joined us for a day to explore the lower Yuba, reflect on the history of the people and the space, and witness Chinook salmon spawning.
Get Involved
Pledge to become a Centennial Dam Watchdog
Packs Matter
We’ve assembled a strong team of Dam Watchdogs. Together, we are scrutinizing every angle of the Centennial Dam project and raising awareness of the impacts on the Yuba and Bear Rivers, water supply and wildlife.
With your help, we’ll shine a light on the project so the community knows what the dangers could be for the two watersheds.