Live-streaming will be addressed at the next NID Board meeting, June 28. You've helped tell NID to commit to live-streaming its meetings and to providing online video replay. Now help us fill the room to drive home this important message. The meeting will take place at 1036 W Main St, Grass Valley, CA 95945 at 9am. More info here...
Volunteer to March in 4th of July Parade
Join Dam Watchdogs marching in opposition to Centennial Dam
Seeking 50 Dam Watchdog volunteers to join Stand Up Nevada County to march in the Grass Valley 4th of July Parade. We need your help to make a big splash marching in opposition to Centennial Dam! Watchdogs will be hosting art parties before the parade to create the float. The next art party will take place in Cedar Ridge, THIS Saturday, June 17 from 10am-4pm. More info here...
John Regan: The High Cost of Centennial Dam
Photo by: Gary Moon
"Nevada Irrigation District (NID) Director John Drew's defense of NID's controversial scheme to build Centennial Dam on the Bear River (The Union, May 27 & June 3) reminded me of another plan to flood a natural treasure. Sixty years ago, dam builders sought to inundate the Grand Canyon, promising tourism and recreation. Opponents pithily asked, 'Should we flood the Sistine Chapel to get closer to the ceiling?' " Read John Regan's full letter to the editor here.
Centennial Dam Must Be Stopped – Matching Gift Offer
We’re up against a multi-million-dollar project, and we need your financial support – because there is so much more to do to stop this irresponsible dam. Please make a generous gift today.We have two donors who’ve created a challenge fund to match your donation. Help us tell the water agency that it’s time for them to innovate and seriously consider smarter alternatives to an expensive new dam.
Save the Bear River is hosting a solstice celebration and you are invited! On the evening of June 20, the Neena McNair Family Singers will be drumming, singing and leading a prayer from 5pm-7pm. At 10am on June 21, Save the Bear River will be discussing lessons from Standing Rock: what it means to be a water protector, how to form a coalition, and the role of allies and indigenous leadership. For more information and to register to camp, please visit the Save the Bear River website.