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Our Mission

Utica Water and Power Authority is committed to preserving and protecting the water in the Sierra Foothills for the communities in east Calaveras County

Board of Directors

UWPA is governed by a five-member Board that meets monthly. Follow the link below to view agendas, packets and minutes.

Projects

Maintaining hydroelectric power plants and a water conveyance system dating back to the mid-1800s is not easy, but the UWPA team is up to the task!

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Take a look at why so many people love to call Calaveras County home.

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COVID-19 Precautions

Due to COVID-19, Utica is taking precautions at our office to keep our staff and the general public safe. While our front office is open, all visitors must wear masks when coming into the building. Additionally, the public is asked to attend Board meetings remotely via video call or phone. Instructions to join meetings are posted on Utica’s monthly Board meeting agendas, see here.

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Stephens Tower

Flume 15 construction during maintenance outage in 2020.

Recent News

Utica Seeking Community At-Large Board Member & Alternate

The Utica Water and Power Authority (Utica) is accepting applications for a Community At-Large Board Member for Utica Board of Directors. Additionally, Utica is accepting applications for an Alternate Community At-Large

November 22, 2021

Utica System Tour – October 13, 2021

On October 13, a group of about 20 people participated in a tour of the upper portion of Utica Water and Power Authority’s system between Avery and Murphys. If you

October 28, 2021

Utica’s Annual Maintenance Outage Scheduled for November 1 – 30

Residents of Murphys and Angels Camp will notice low flows in the creek running through Murphys and Angels Camp during the month of November 2021. This is due to the

October 19, 2021

Board of Directors

The UWPA Board of Directors meets monthly to conduct Authority business.

Board Meeting Materials

View UWPA Board agendas, packets and minutes here.

Our Team

A team of 10 keeps the historic hydropower plants and conveyance system running smoothly.

Contact

Please contact UWPA with any questions or concerns you may have. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Performing Utica’s annual dam safety inspections.

Performing Utica’s annual dam safety inspections.

Fast-flowing release into Flume 1 from the base of Hunters Reservoir Dam in Avery. This is the primary valve Utica uses to control flows for our entire 27-mile system system.

Fast-flowing release into Flume 1 from the base of Hunters Reservoir Dam in Avery. This is the primary valve Utica uses to control flows for our entire 27-mile system system.

In late December, our Hunters Reservoir facility got more snow than has been seen in 10+ years.

In late December, our Hunters Reservoir facility got more snow than has been seen in 10+ years.

Crews from the Vallecito Conservation Camp hike through the snow after working with Utica staff to remove fallen trees in the water conveyance canal.

Crews from the Vallecito Conservation Camp hike through the snow after working with Utica staff to remove fallen trees in the water conveyance canal.

Utica staff walked 13 miles through deep snow to inspect the water conveyance system today. While there are numerous trees down across the ditch, fortunately the canal has not been fully blocked. Lots…

Utica staff walked 13 miles through deep snow to inspect the water conveyance system today. While there are numerous trees down across the ditch, fortunately the canal has not been fully blocked. Lots…

Merry Christmas from the Utica team!

Merry Christmas from the Utica team!

Utica crews were up all night during the storm keeping debris from clogging the water conveyance system. Low snow at the Murphys Forebay this morning.

Utica crews were up all night during the storm keeping debris from clogging the water conveyance system. Low snow at the Murphys Forebay this morning.

Utica Water and Power Authority is hiring a full-time Hydroelectric and Conveyance Relief Operator. To learn more, go to www.uticawater.com/careers

Utica Water and Power Authority is hiring a full-time Hydroelectric and Conveyance Relief Operator. To learn more, go to www.uticawater.com/careers

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