Cosumnes American Bear and Yuba Rivers Portal

Welcome to CABY

Project Materials Available for Review

In June 2009, CABY's Planning Committee (PC) designated drought relief and water conservation and efficiency as the high-priority topic for project development. Following this designation, CABY staff worked with six member organizations (Placer County Water Agency, Nevada Irrigation District, El Dorado Irrigation District, Washington County Water District, El Dorado County Water Agency, and Georgetown Divide Public Utilities District) to develop 10 projects. 

The just-released Round 1, Step 3 High-Priority Project Packet (see the menu on the left side of your screen for a link to the materials) comprises materials for these 10 projects, including work plans, schedules, budget, performance measures, and preliminary benefits analyses. These project materials are still in draft form, and the PC will review them on October 7. Following this meeting, staff will continue to work the project sponsors (as well as sponsors of all other Tier 1 projects that were submitted early this year) to finalize materials for submittal to various funding sources, including DWR/Prop 84.

The Plan

• IRWM Plan - Web Version (PDF - 43 Mb)
• IRWM Plan - Print Quality Version (PDF - 276 Mb)
• Map Supplement (multiple PDFs at 11x17)
• IRWMP - 2007 Updated Version
  

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WHAT IS CABY?

THE REGION The CABY region comprises four watersheds--the Cosumnes, American, Bear, and Yuba--which combine to form a major drainage area of the western slope of the Sierra Nevada range, from the mountain crest to the Central Valley. The collective streams, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs of these watersheds flow into the Sacramento River and are a major source of fresh water for the state of California.

THE ORGANIZATION
CABY is made up of a diverse group of stakeholders who are passionate about making a difference in the region in a consensus-driven manner. Click here for more information.

THE ISSUES
The Sierra Nevada has significant water issues and conflicts unique to its geography and elevation. Take a look at the IRWMP Goals & Objectives page for a list of the major issues and possible solutions identified in the plan.

Next Planning Committee Meetings

ANNOUNCEMENTS

NID's Mercury Project Featured!

Tim Crough and NID's Combie Reservoir Mercury Removal Project were recently featured in the Auburn Journal! Click here to read the article.

What's CABY doing in 2010?