Thursday February 15, 2024
Sacramento News and Review —
Established in 1959, Yuba Water Agency is dedicated to reducing flood risk and safeguarding water supply for Yuba County. Despite significant runoff from a diminishing snowpack, the county demonstrated effective preparedness in managing last winter’s storms, leading to minimal impact on the region.
“After last year’s heavy rain, we fared really well due to coordinated operations with DWR (the California Department of Water Resources) to monitor water levels,” says Ryan McNally, Yuba Water Agency Director of Water Resources and Flood Risk Reduction.
A critical element in reducing flood risk for Yuba County is New Bullards Bar Dam, owned and operated by Yuba Water, which was built in the 1960s as a flood control and water supply dam.
The agency also works in collaboration with regional reclamation districts to ensure area levees are modern and well maintained.