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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 ParticipationACTION 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
February Opportunities for Citizen Participation in Calaveras and AmadorTuesday 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 18thFrom 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 DayThis 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 MeetingFeb. 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 watershedWednesday, 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 MeetingJust 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