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

Calaveras Planning Coalition – Why Community Planning Matters

The Calaveras Planning Coalition will have a open public meeting on February 3, 2014. The Planning Coalition invites Calaveras residents to join them for an informal gathering with light refreshments and learn about local land use and resource planning.  The Calaveras Planning Coalition is made up of local and regional organizations united behind balanced planning and land use principles for a future Calaveras that protects it’s precious natural... Read More

CAP Fundraiser in Bay Area Looks at Urban-Rural Connections – January 26, 2014

  On January 26, 2014 CAP will be holding a fundraiser in the Oakland studio of artist John Lewis. A tour of John’s creations of architectural, and art glass will be followed by a discussion of the importance in protecting precious natural resources in the Sierra regions. CAP and Planning Coalition members will talk about the work of CAP and CPC in protecting the natural resources in Calaveras County, including oak woodlands, working landscapes,... Read More

2014 Wild and Scenic Film Festival

The 12th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival is Proud to Announce the Presence of Three Time Academy Award Nominated Actress Debra Winger The Wild & Scenic Film Festival (WSFF), the largest environmental film festival of its kind, announced today that three-time Academy Award nominated actress, Debra Winger, will be in attendance. Debra Winger is an esteemed actress, appearing in classic films such as An Officer and a Gentleman, Terms of Endearment,... Read More

CCWD to host water summit in January

The Calaveras County Water District announced Wednesday it will host a Federal Water Summit next month in San Andreas. The summit, sponsored by U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-San Francisco, will focus on “water-centric forest management policies,” said CCWD General Manager Mitch Dion. Included in the discussion will be a segment regarding “fact and fiction” surrounding this summer’s massive Rim Fire, the largest recorded wildfire in Sierra... Read More

Rim Fire project open house set

By The Record December 10, 2013 12:00 AM SONORA – Stanislaus National Forest officials will hold two open houses to inform the public on the Rim Fire Recovery Project, including salvage logging, and efforts to restore roads and protect water quality. The open houses will be 2-7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Stanislaus National Forest Supervisor’s Office, 19777 Greenley Road, Sonora. The Rim Fire started Aug. 17 in... Read More

URGENT: RALLY FRIDAY TO SAVE CALIFORNIA RIVERS & THE DELTA

CRITICAL RALLEY: Friday December 13, 2013 CAPITOL RALLY TO SAFE THE DELTA & CALIFORNIA RIVERS State Capitol, Sacramento West Steps at 12 noon    Read More

“Designing, Improving & Maintaining Rural Roads”

    Flyer for Tuolumne Roads Workshop 12-13-2013 Flyer for Tuolumne Roads Workshop 12-13-2013 Roads Workshop Press Release 12-3-2013 Press Release for immediate release: December 4, 2013 Good Morning, The University of California Cooperative Extension Central Sierra is cosponsoring a workshop, “Designing, Improving & Maintaining Rural Roads” in Jamestown on December 13, 2013. The objectives of this workshop are to provide landowners... Read More