District Videos Archives – Byron-Bethany Irrigation District

WATCH: Your Dollars at Work

n.janes — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:16:28 +0000

WATCH: See how BBID’s crews keep water moving day in and day out – maintaining canals, repairing infrastructure, and responding in real time to keep deliveries on track when it matters most.

Your Dollars at Work offers a behind-the-scenes look at the people, planning, and precision required to manage a complex water system, while highlighting the thoughtful investments being made today. From modernizing facilities to strengthening long-term water reliability, BBID is taking proactive steps to support growers and serve a growing community – now and for generations to come.

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Flowing Forward: Nader Shareghi

n.janes — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:27:20 +0000

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 efforts, Nader shares what it means to transform legacy infrastructure for a rapidly changing future — and why ensuring reliable water is more important than ever.

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WATCH: BBID Declares Emergency Following Pump Station Failure

n.janes — Tue, 20 May 2025 18:29:11 +0000

Byron, CA (April 30, 2025) – The Byron-Bethany Irrigation District (BBID) Board of Directors has declared an emergency following the failure of the aging Wicklund Cut Pump Station. The failure threatens water supply to thousands of acres of farmland.

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WATCH: Using Every Drop (VIDEO)

n.janes — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 23:06:41 +0000

WATCH: In partnership with its growers, Byron-Bethany Irrigation District (BBID) is modernizing its century-old water delivery system and implementing new methods to grow more food with less water. At the same time, BBID’s service area is evolving due to the pressures of urbanization.

In this video, see how the District plans to explore water transfers as a means to fund critically necessary upgrades to its aging infrastructure, securing the future of water reliability for farmers, ranchers and rapidly-developing communities.

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WATCH: Seed to Plate

n.janes — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 14:17:38 +0000

WATCH: See the incredible journey of your food, from seed to plate and everywhere in between. In this video, you’ll get a first-hand glimpse at all of the work that goes into every plate of food, and a reminder of the importance of protecting reliable water deliveries for growers across California.

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WATCH: BBID Kicks Off First Phase of Project to Modernize Century-Old Pump Station

n.janes — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 16:11:21 +0000

WATCH: A project that will serve growers for generations to come is underway. At last month’s regular board meeting, Byron-Bethany Irrigation District’s (BBID) Board of Directors held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the century-old Wicklund Cut Pump Station. The District plans to modernize the pump station to secure water reliability for the future.

The District recently completed a new building on the property to support its dedicated staff.

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UPDATE: Crews Nearing Completion on Major Canal Project

n.janes — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 19:17:23 +0000

WATCH: A project that will serve growers for generations to come is nearly complete. In the north end of Byron-Bethany Irrigation District’s (BBID) service area, an important part of the district’s delivery system is being modernized to improve water reliability and efficiency.

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WATCH: BBID Crews Work to Provide Reliable Water for the Future

n.janes — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 22:12:14 +0000

In this new video, get a glimpse at how crews are modernizing an important part of Byron-Bethany Irrigation District’s (BBID) delivery system, Canal 45. This phase of the project, near the Byron Airport, is expected to be completed by the end of February.

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WATCH: BBID Uses World-Class Tech to Conduct Major Pipeline Test

n.janes — Fri, 22 May 2020 17:49:27 +0000

WATCH: Byron-Bethany Irrigation District (BBID), working with its engineering firm Hazen & Sawyer and global firm Pure Technologies, conducted a state-of-the-art pipeline test.

The test, which took place over several days, assessed the condition of the raw water pipeline to Mountain House, the growing community’s sole source of water supply. Results will be announced in several weeks.

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VIDEO: Pumping Plant Four Construction Update

n.janes — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 19:51:43 +0000

WATCH: Delivery day at the site of Byron-Bethany Irrigation District’s (BBID) Pumping Plant Four. The building and traveling screen were installed at the new pump station, which replaces a century-old station.

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