Best Fire Protection Possible
With the new management at the North Yuba Water District reliable water is assured for the foreseeable future.  And, with the wonderful support of the Yuba Water Agency, there is no reason the communities of Dobbins and Oregon House cannot have some of the best fire protection possible.

At the June 27th Dobbins/Oregon House Fire Protection District board meeting there was a discussion about the Fire District taking the lead to work with the Yuba Water Agency to consider the construction of water tanks in the area to help provide better fire protection.  County Supervisor Jon Messick was at the meeting and he said the Yuba Water Agency could provide 100% of the funding needed for such a feasibility study.

Why Not?
So, why not? Should not the Fire District be taking the lead for better fire protection in the communities of Oregon House and Dobbins?  If the Fire Department does not take the lead for better fire protection who is going to?  Water tanks are certainly part of the solution for better fire protection and should not every effort be pursued?

The discussion went on for about fifteen minutes with many people in the audience commenting on why tanks should not be considered. In other words, the general mood of the audience was against water tanks.  

Beyond the Scope
It was suggested this study should include all of the fire districts in the foothills.  This would be beyond the scope of such a study as irrigation water from the North Yuba Water District is only delivered to property owners in the Dobbins/Oregon House Fire Protection District.

Put Off to Next Meeting
The matter was then put off for the next meeting and the meeting ended. Additional fire protection from water tanks is delayed.  If you want to express any concerns you may have to the Board, you can send an email to: [email protected]. Input from the public is helpful.

Last Year vs This Year
Last year there was no water. This year it is your water delivered as promised. Last year the water district directors were telling people there was no water because of drought. This was not true, there has always been water available.  The irrigation water comes from the South Feather River watershed and there has always been water in that watershed.

Summer Doldrums
It’s the summer doldrums.  Things are happening but not much that has a community-wide impact.  The Yuba Water Agency’s $39,000,000 power system facility is moving forward and the Agency should be breaking ground soon.

For those who are interested, the Marysville Peach Festival is coming on July 14 and 15.

Yuba Foothills Journal
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