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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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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

Drought and Water Conservation Update

The first three months of 2022 have been the driest on record for this time of year, and the drought now persists into its third year. Although it is early

April 15, 2022

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

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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This week, Utica’s five largest dams were inspected by the CA Division of Safety of Dams. Thanks to the maintenance efforts of our dedicated team, the dams were found to be in good condition.

This week, Utica’s five largest dams were inspected by the CA Division of Safety of Dams. Thanks to the maintenance efforts of our dedicated team, the dams were found to be in good condition.

Due to a spring maintenance outage, creek flows through Murphys Park will be lower than normal this week. Utica is making critical repairs to flumes, canals, and powerhouses during the outage.

Due to a spring maintenance outage, creek flows through Murphys Park will be lower than normal this week. Utica is making critical repairs to flumes, canals, and powerhouses during the outage.

Utica delivers irrigation water to UPUD’s North Ditch through this section of canal above Murphys. The irrigation season started early this year, due to exceptionally dry weather in January, February,…

Utica delivers irrigation water to UPUD’s North Ditch through this section of canal above Murphys. The irrigation season started early this year, due to exceptionally dry weather in January, February,…

Thanks to the Calaveras RCD for securing a $2 million grant from Cal Fire for fuels reduction between Murphys and Forest Meadows, which helps protect Utica’s facilities from wildfire.

Thanks to the Calaveras RCD for securing a $2 million grant from Cal Fire for fuels reduction between Murphys and Forest Meadows, which helps protect Utica’s facilities from wildfire.

This is one of the longest wooden flumes on our system, built on a steep hillside between Murphys and Angels Camp.

This is one of the longest wooden flumes on our system, built on a steep hillside between Murphys and Angels Camp.

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.

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