Storm season in the Sierra foothills: How NID prepares for a very strong El Niño winter

Storm season in the Sierra foothills: How NID prepares for a very strong El Niño winter

As the Sierra foothills head into what forecasters expect to be a very strong El Niño winter, the Nevada Irrigation District (NID) is already working behind the scenes to harden the region’s water system for months of storm activity. Crews are out inspecting canals, reinforcing vulnerable sections, clearing debris and coordinating reservoir operations to handle […]