As of March 1, 2023, the Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau is administering the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program for the members of the PNSSNS Subwatershed Group.  We have the same name and email address, but we have a new mailing address and phone number:

PNSSNS Subwatershed Group

P.O. Box 93

Yuba City, CA 95992

Phone:  530-673-6550

Email: pnssnssubwatershed@gmail.com

The Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau office is physically located at
475 North Palora Avenue, Yuba City, CA 95991.  

Lindsay Hyde is the Administrator of the PNSSNS Subwatershed Group.


About Us
 

Placer - Nevada - South Sutter - North Sacramento (PNSSNS) Subwatershed Group

PNSSNS is a group of farmers and ranchers working together to be in compliance with water quality regulations while advocating on your behalf.  The PNSSNS seven member board meets monthly, reviews water quality results and regulatory policy and proposals. The PNSSNS Board may not be in favor of the regulatory policy but aims to keep our members abreast of new developments while being in compliance. The PNSSNS membership year runs from October 1st through September 30th each year.

We are one of thirteen subwatersheds that make up the Sacramento Valley Watershed.  Through the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program (ILRP), we are required to submit reports on behalf of our grower members to the Sacramento Valley Water Quality Coalition.  The Sacramento Valley Water Quality Coalition consolidates information from all of the Sacramento Valley subwatersheds and reports to the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. 

Under the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board’s Waste Discharge Order approved March 2014, all individuals or businesses that are engaged in commercial agriculture and irrigate land for production are either required to join PNSSNS Subwatershed Group for coverage under the Order or to apply directly to the Regional Board. Individuals or businesses under the definition can apply as an individual and test the water quality and comply with the Order on their own but this is VERY expensive. Typically, if you file Schedule F on the IRS 1040 form, you are engaged in commercial agriculture. Please call PNSSNS if you have any questions.

The new Waste Discharge Order increased levels of regulations, plans and reporting requirements including a groundwater monitoring and report. This has dramatically increased the costs throughout the Sacramento Valley. PNSSNS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and collects money to pay for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program as required.

The Regional Water Board is actively looking for those not in compliance and sending fine letters to those people that have not joined or are not in compliance with the Waste Discharge Order.

PNSSNS provides education and outreach for best management practices with irrigation, pesticide and nutrient applications, minimizing soil erosion and protecting water quality.  Additional membership applications and forms can be found on this website or by calling 530-673-6550.

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For additional information (including brochures in other languages), visit the website for the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board - Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program. 

PNSSNS Board of Directors

 

Ed Sills, President, South Sutter County

Alan Lauppe, Vice President, North Sacramento County

Ellen Fickewirth, Treasurer, Placer County

Tom Aguilar, Director, Placer County

Laura Barhydt, Director Nevada County

Gaynell Gleason, Director, Placer County
Phillip Johnson, Director, Placer County