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

Webinar Series on Reforestation and Afforestation Practices for California

  Webinar Series on Reforestation and Afforestation Practices for California    Tree Objectives: To explore issues related to reforestation and afforestation in California including the current needs and the ecological, social and environmental benefits. ▪ To identify bottlenecks and decision points confronted when planning and executing a reforestation or afforestation/restoration project including the procurement of planting... Read More

Special Board of Supervisors Meeting tomorrow, Tuesday December 3, at 1 p.m. at the library in San Andreas, Cheseborough Room. NOTE: At the request of the County, as “not necessary”, THIS MEETING IS NOT BEING VIDEOTAPED BY PUBLIC ACCESS TV. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Brown Act Basics Presentation; County Counsel 2. Board Procedures and Policies; Administration. 3. Priority Setting Discussion; Board of Supervisors  Read More

The Ione Valley Land, Air & Water Defense Alliance lawsuit against the proposed Newman Ridge Quarry and Edwin Center North Asphalt Plant

has been rescheduled and will be heard on Tuesday, December 10th in the Amador Superior Court, located at 500 Argonaut Lane, Jackson, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The hearing will be open to the public. The issues of clean air, water and land will be discussed in depth. For more information  Read More