2017
October 9, 2017 - Ceres man wins top prize of $2,000 in Lake McSwain Annual Fall Trout Derby
September 26, 2017- Park-model cabins opening soon at Lake McSwain
September 1, 2017 - Caution urged around Merced River
August 29, 2017 - Regular trout plants return to Lake McSwain
August 16, 2017 - Exchequer Bike Park re-opens after Coronado Fire
August 14, 2017 - Exchequer Bike Park Temporarily Closed
July 31, 2017 - Lake McClure's Bagby Recreation Area will support Detwiler Fire Restoration
July 27, 2017 - Spillway System Update
July 18, 2017 - MID infrastructure bonds receive rating upgrade
July 17, 2017 - Water from Lake McClure will flow through spillway gates into Lake McSwain
June 20, 2017 - Fireworks at Lake McClure Saturday July 1
May 24, 2017 - Lakes McClure and McSwain full and ready for 2017
May 22, 2017 - High flows expected on Merced River throughout summer from melting snow
May 2, 2017 - Merced Irrigation District seeks entries for its annual water-safety poster contest
May 2, 2017 - MID undertaking work to enhance channel below Lake McClure spillway
April 11, 2017 - MID Parks holds FREE trout derby at Lake McClure: Cash prizes for both tagged and largest fish, up to $500
April 4, 2017 - MID takes major step to become a groundwater sustainability agency
March 21, 2017 - MID files hundreds of pages of comments taking issue with State’s Bay Delta Plan SED
March 16, 2017 - Merced Irrigation District water deliveries are now available
March 3, 2017 - Status of Lake McClure and New Exchequer Dam
February 27, 2017 - Status of Lake McClure and New Exchequer Dam
February 17, 2017 - Status of Lake McClure and New Exchequer Dam
February 10, 2017 - MID approves budget and 2017 water season
February 8, 2017 - High Flows Increasing on Merced River
January 26, 2017 - High River Flows Expected on Merced River
January 20, 2017 - MID Groundwater Recharge Basins Utilizing Storm Water
January 12, 2017 - Lake McClure reaches 65 percent of capacity
January 9, 2017 - Update on Merced River flows and Lake McClure
January 5, 2017 - Statement on expected Merced River high flows
2016
December 29, 2016 - State Water Board holds last hearing on the Bay Delta Plan Water Plan SED
December 21, 2016 - Bay Delta Water Plan SED: Next Steps
December 16, 2016 - ONLY PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL WATER DIVERSION TO BE HELD MONDAY, DEC. 19
December 13, 2016 - Statement on federal drought legislation
December 12, 2016 - State Water Board to hold only meeting on Bay Delta Plan in Merced on Monday, Dec. 19
December 1, 2016 - Merced residents deliver concerns about local drinking water quality and job loss to the State Water Board
November 16, 2016 - MID receives national recognition for its annual budget reporting
October 19, 2016 - Merced Irrigation District announces Merced River S.A.F.E. Plan: District proposes mutli-benefit alternative to Bay Delta Plan water diversion
October 10, 2016 - MID Irrigation Season Ending: Final orders must be placed by Tuesday, October 18
September 15, 2016 - Response to State Water Board Bay Delta Plan
August 17, 2016 - Study predicts major economic fallout and job loss in Merced area from State’s plan to divert local water
August 2,2016 - The search for gold in the Sierra Nevada could be more lucrative to local anglers: Gold-Tagged Trout in Lake McClure now worth $500
June 23, 2016 - Workshop for long-range water plan discusses future priorities, alternatives
June 20, 2016 - Fireworks return to Lake McClure Saturday July 2
May 23, 2016 - The rush for gold is back on in the Sierra Nevada: Lakes McClure and McSwain have cash-fetching trout
May 11, 2016 - District recognized for financial management and transparency
April 20, 2016 - UC Solar and MID bring clean-energy education to community
April 14, 2016 - MID is now accepting entries for annual water-safety poster contest
March 29, 2016 - MID to soon begin Lake McClure surface water deliveries
March 15, 2016 - MID to discuss water availability during March 29 special meeting
February 25, 2016 - Workshop for long-range water plan will examine future MID financial strategies
January 28, 2016 - MID workshop addresses host of issues related to District’s future operations
January 26, 2016 - MID workshop to discuss updates of long-range plans and federal relicensing
2015
December 15, 2015 - WRMP: Workshop focuses on state water metering law
December 9, 2015 - Final Environmental Impact Statement released for relicensing of New Exchequer Hydroelectric Project
November 17, 2015 - Public updated on MID long-term water plan
November 9, 2015 - MID to provide update on developing long-range plan at an upcoming public workshop in Merced
September 1, 2015 - Lake McSwain Fall Fishing Derby Delayed by Drought
July 27, 2015 - Power restored after brief outage
June 29, 2015 - MID makes extremely minimal amount of Lake McClure water available under dire circumstances
June 4, 2015 - Merced Irrigation District earns national award for electric safety
May 27, 2015 - California's Exchequer Bike Park enters final vote in competition for extreme trail grant
May 27, 2015 - High-speed boat races and family fun coming to Lake McSwain this weekend
May 5, 2015 - Large cross section of community shares water concerns with federal officials on new plans
April 27, 2015 - Federal regulators to hold local public hearing on impacts to new MID operations and water storage Growers and community urged to attend
April 8, 2015 - MID will provide local drought input at meeting of state water leaders: General Manager will serve as kep panalist
March 3, 2015 - MID to growers: continuing drought will result in season without Lake McClure water allocation
2014
December 11, 2014 - MID Prepared for Heavy Winter Storm
October 9, 2014 - MID Water Season Ending - Final Orders must be placed by Wednesday, Oct. 15
September 8, 2014 - Fall Fest Coming to Lake McSwain
August 22, 2014 - MID Updates Lake McClure Operations for Growers
August 8, 2014 - MID Urges Growers to Use Water Allocations prior to Sept. 15
July 17, 2014 - MID and Gallo Cattle Company Joint Statement
July 3, 2014 - External Audit Gives MID High Marks
June 3, 2014 - Growers Receive Increased Water Supply
April 23, 2014 - State Grants MID Authority to Divert Additional Irrigation Water From Lake McClure
March 18, 2014 - MID Plans Short Season Beginning Next Month with Extremely Limited Water Supply
March 5, 2014 - District Proceeds with Water Rate Increase
February 5, 2014 - Water Storage Project Makes Progress in Congress
January 21, 2014- MID Provides Update on Drastic Water Outlook
2013
November 19, 2013 - MID Board Meeting Location Change
October 11, 2013 - Merced Irrigation District Requests Final Water Orders for End of Season
October 3, 2013 - Governor signs MID bill to aid energy costs
September 11, 2013 - MID Shares local water concerns with top state officials
September 5, 2013 - MID continues sponsorship of Solar Institute at UC Merced
August 30, 2013 - Bill to aid energy costs advances
August 8, 2013 - MID reminds growers of flexible options in critically dry year
May 20, 2013 - Children’s water safety posters wanted for MID contest
April 24, 2013 - Congress advances bill to increase water storage in Lake McClure
March 20, 2013 - Merced Residents, Growers Take Concerns to Sacramento
March 5, 2013 - Challenging Irrigation Season Begins March 11
March 4, 2013 - Congressional Bill Would Lead to Study of More Storage at Lake McClure
February 12, 2013 - MID's Finances Upgraded by Moody's
2012
October 1, 2012 - MID Discovers and Recovers Nearly $2 Million Due to Ratepayers
July 30, 2012 - MID Increases UC Merced Solar Institute Sponsorship
July 30, 2012 - Water and Canal Safety Day held at McNamara Park
July 19,2012 - MID Hosts South Korean Students along with UC Solar Institute
July 10, 2012 - External Audit Shows MID on Solid Footing
July 5, 2012 - MID Named Large Business of the Year by Merced Greater Chamber of Commerce
June 19, 2012 - House of Representatives Approves Bill to Allow Review of Lake McClure Spillway Modification
June 14, 2012 - MID Managers Contribute $600 for McNamara Pool Vouchers to Keep Kids Away from the Danger of Canals
May 23, 2012 - MID Donates $1000 for McNamara Pool Opening
May 4, 2012 - MID and County Office of Education Unveils New School with Modern Solar Technology
April 25, 2012 - MID Lifts Limits on Water Supply After Late Season Storms
March 19, 2012 - Weekend Storms Bring Needed Rain, But Fall Short of Ending Dry Year
February 21, 2012 - Irrigation Season Begins March 5
