Columbia College Foundation Presents “Focus on Foothill Water: Beyond the Drought”

Columbia, CA…The public is invited to learn about the long-term issues involved in Tuolumne and Calaveras County water on Thursday, March 13, when the Columbia College Foundation kicks off a new community lecture series. “Focus on Foothill Water: Beyond the Drought,” a two-hour evening program at the Sonora High School Auditorium, will be moderated by Columbia College Natural Resources Professor Dr. Tom Hofstra, and features leading experts... Read More

2014 Sierra Water Workgroup Summit

Register NOW – just $85 for both days! Prices increase to $100 on May 1 and this may be the only email you receive about this. Over the past seven years and across the Sierra Nevada, diverse groups have been coming together to create model Integrated Regional Water Management Plans (IRWMPs) to ensure reliable water supply, protect water quality and restore Sierra headwaters.  While in various stages of pre-planning, planning and implementation,... Read More

Proposed Amendment to Permitted & Conditional Uses – A Workshop

Monday, March 10, 2014 5:30 mixer; 6:00 program 1211 S. Main Street, 2nd floor An Important Free Workshop for All Business & Property Owners For more information use link below http://myemail.constantcontact.com/SPECIAL-WORKSHOP—Proposed-Amendment-to-Permitted—Conditional-Uses.html?soid=1114282322709&aid=sRXZuy1rjAs#fblike_  Read More

EPFW’s Sierra Film Festival – Sat. March 15, Murphys, Ca

Mar 15, 2014 – 5:30 PM-10:00 PM  Black Bart Theater – Murphys, Ca EPFW’s 2014 Sierra Film Festival season will kick off with amazing films on March 15, 2014 at Black Bart Theater in Murphys, CA.  For information on the films and tickets please visit http://www.sierrafilmfest.org/  We hope to see you there! in Murphys CA.  Read More

Calaveras Planning Coalition

The next CPC meeting is April 7 , Chesebrough Room, 2-4 p.m.  Read More

Come Volunteer for Wild and Scenic!

Want to take part in our efforts to get Wild and Scenic designation for the Mokelumne River? We need volunteers to table at Jackson’s Dandelion Days, March 15 and 16. We’re looking for people who can work 2-5 pm on Saturday and 11 am – 2 pm on Sunday. If interested, call Carolyn at 209.223.3508.  Read More

Board of Supervisors Meeting – March 11, 2014

Agenda Items of interest to CAP/CPC: Noticed Public Hearing Pursuant to Government Code Section 66016 et seq to adopt a Resolution establishing Fees for a Short Term Vacation Rental Administrative Use Permit and a Short Term Vacation Rental Administrative Use Permit Renewal; Planning – Board action: 9. Approve a Resolution pursuant to Calaveras County Code §10.04.040 adopting Traffic Order No. 311 establishing a 25 miles per hour zone on Black... Read More

Calaveras County Water District to discuss Mokelumne Wild and Scenic River proposal

Wednesday, March 12m 9 am CCWD office on Toma Lane off Pool Station Road, San Andreas On Wednesday morning, the Calaveras County Water District Board will discuss proposed Wild and Scenic River designation for the Mokelumne and may take a position. Please come and share your support for the river with the CCWD board.The Mokelumne is a River for Everyone!  Read More

Opportunities for Citizen Participation

ACTION ALERT!!   Wild & Scenic Designation for the Mokelumne River will be considered FIRST THING on the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors meeting agenda this Tuesday, February 25, 2014, at 9 a.m. Your help is needed to deliver the message that you want the Moke protected for good!  Please attend and show your support for supervisors to vote and adopt a Resolution in favor of Wild & Scenic status!!  The board meeting is at 9... Read More

GMO’s-What are those?

Come find out what role GMO’s (genetically modified organisms) play in your everyday life. Video Screening of Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives at Sutter Creek Theater Friday February 28th at 6:30pm. Tickets are $7 or $5 with student I.D. For more information please visit http://www.suttercreektheater.com/ or call 209-257-7718. This event is hosted by Argonaut High School’s Environmental Club.  Read More