Building a Better Path
Teichert Construction Tapped to Lead Landmark Fish Passage Project on the Yuba RiverÌý
Teichert Construction is proud to have been selected to build the Nature-like Fishway around Daguerre Point Dam on the lower Yuba River, a landmark multi-benefit project developed through the collaboration of Yuba Water Agency, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the National Marine Fisheries Service. The fishway is a channel designed to resemble a natural river, enabling salmon, steelhead, sturgeon, and lamprey to navigate around the dam and access more than 10 miles of healthy, cool-water spawning habitat. Beyond restoring safe fish passage, the project includes a modernized water diversion that will protect fish while ensuring irrigators continue to have access to the surface water needed to sustain South Yuba County’s agricultural economy. Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø’s involvement begins with an initial $1.42 million phase supporting final design and pre-construction services, with the team brought on under a construction manager at-risk delivery method, an approach that integrates the construction manager during design to help plan the project, coordinate contractors, and propose a guaranteed maximum price, reducing costs while improving efficiency. We look forward to bringing ourÌýexpertiseÌýto a project that delivers lasting value for both the region’s fisheries and its agricultural community.Ìý
Source:Ìý, March 17, 2026
Image Credit: Yuba Water Agency
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