Yuba Water Agency’s board of directors approved more than $5.8 million in grants and $2.3 million in loans to fund flood risk reduction and water supply projects in Yuba County.  A Yuba Water representative reported Tuesday that three flood risk reduction projects were approved for funds: The city of Wheatland will receive a $650,000 grant funding a Stormwater Master Plan. … Reclamation District 817 will receive a $400,000 grant that will cover administrative costs and interest accrued while completing the Bear River Setback Levee project. … The Marysville Levee Commission was approved for a $300,000 loan, which will increase an existing line of credit to support the Marysville Ring Levee.

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