February Opportunities for Citizen Participation in Calaveras and Amador

Tuesday February 25th,  The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors will consider and vote on a Resolution in Support of Wild and Scenic designation for the Mokelumne River. Your help is needed to deliver the message that you want the Moke protected for good!  CAP encourages you to talk with your neighbors and friends and consider speaking at the meeting – the more supporters the better! Wednesday, February 19, 2014; 7-9 PM Help shape... Read More

How I Can Help: Drought Resources Workshop on Tuesday, February 18th

From Congressman Ami Bera Are you a small business owner or a farmer who’s been impacted by the drought? If so, I hope you can come to my Drought Resources Workshop next Tuesday.My staff and I will work to connect you with emergency assistance that may be available from the federal government, including loans and other financial help. Representatives from the Small Business Administration and the United States Department of Agriculture will be there... Read More

Save the Date – February 25th!

Tuesday February 25th, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors will consider and vote on a Resolution in Support of Wild and Scenic designation for the Mokelumne River. Your help is needed that day to deliver the message that you want the Moke protected for good! We won’t know if the supervisors will vote on the resolution in the morning or afternoon until the February 18 agenda release. In the meantime, Foothill Conservancy encourages... Read More

6th Annual FoCuS Seed Sharing Day

This is a special opportunity to get unique, heirloom and Non-GMO seeds donated by local organic growers and reputable seed sources at a great price. In addition to seeds, there will be several speakers focusing on topics related to growing food. When: Saturday, February 22, 2014, 10 am to 4 pm Where: Columbia Elementary School Cafeteria & Library Admission Donation: $10 for 10 seed packs of your choice Call (209) 532-1123 for more details See... Read More

Calaveras Board of Supervisors Meeting

Feb. 11  BOS : Calaveras Board Agenda Feb 2014211 Agenda Items of Interest to CAP/CPC: Approve a RESOLUTION appointing Peter Maurer as Director of Planning pursuant to offer of employment effective March 3, 2014; Human Resources – Board action: UPCOMING ITEMS – TENTATIVE SCHEDULE February 25 Jail Maintenance Contract FY 2013/14 Mid-Year Budget Report and FY 2014/15 Budget Discussions April 29 Williamson Act Report June 10 – 13 FY... Read More

Help shape the future of the Mokelumne River watershed

Wednesday, February 19, 2014; 7-9 PM Amador County Supervisor’s Board Room: 810 Court Street, Jackson, CA 95642 Meeting announcement and map California is facing what could be the worst drought on record, which may have severe consequences on our water supply. The Mokelumne Watershed Interregional Sustainability Evaluation (MokeWISE) program will develop projects and programs that will increase the sustainability of our region and help mitigate... Read More

Calaveras Planning Coalition Public Meeting

Just a reminder to join the Calaveras Planning Coalition for an informal gathering with refreshments to learn about local land use and resource planning. February 3, 2014 1:00pm – 3:00pm Chesebrough Room – Calaveras County Library Main Branch 1299 Gold Hunter Road San Andreas   The Calaveras Planning Coalition is a federation of local and regional organizations and individuals united behind eleven Land Use and Development Principles:... Read More

MokeWISE Public Outreach Meeting – Feb. 19 Amador County

The Mokelumne Watershed Inter-regional Sustainability Evaluation (MokeWISE) program has emerged following years of dialogue between a diverse set of stakeholders in the Upper and Lower Mokelumne River watersheds.  MokeWISE, when concluded, is expected to yield a scientifically-based and broadly-supported water resources program that includes sustainable approaches to water resources management in the Mokelumne River watershed. The first Public Outreach... Read More

Safe Routes to Schools workshops to be held next week in San Andreas and Angels Camp

The Calaveras Council of Governments is getting ready to update its bicycle and pedestrian master plans, as well as adopt a new plan on school route safety. Read Here  Read More

Water Summit hosted by CCWD

On Thursday, January 23, 2014, the Calaveras County Water District (CCWD) is hosting a “Water-Forest” Forum. The purpose of the forum is to “determine the feasibility of a demonstration project to address whether forest management practices in the Sierra can contribute to improved water yield….”  The public is invited to observe the panel discussion. The forum will take place at the San Andreas Town Hall, 24 Church Hill Road, San Andreas.... Read More