Byron, CA (December 5, 2025) ­– The Byron Bethany Irrigation District is progressing on plans to replace the century-old Wicklund Cut Pump Station, a critical facility that suffered repeated breakdowns during the 2024-2025 irrigation season, threatening reliable water delivery to District customers. The Need for Replacement In April 2025, BBID declared an emergency after the […]

Flowing Forward is Byron-Bethany Irrigation District’s staff spotlight series, highlighting the people who keep our water — and our communities — moving ahead. In this first episode, we meet Assistant General Manager Nader Shareghi, an engineer passionate about progress and long-term impact. From helping build Mountain House from the ground up to leading BBID’s modernization […]

Byron, CA (March 18, 2025) – The Byron-Bethany Irrigation District (“BBID” or “District”) has a positive update for its customers regarding California’s current water supply conditions. As of mid-March, California’s snowpack and reservoir conditions are in relatively good shape: Statewide snowpack: 89% of the April 1 average; 92% of normal to date Northern Sierra snowpack: […]