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

LAFCo Symposium sponsored by UC Davis Extension and CALAFCO

This one-day symposium explores the origins of LAFCos and how their roles have changed since 1963. From simple annexations to municipal service reviews and spheres of influence, LAFCos arrived in the 21st century with a statutory reach that stuns many observers. Learn how open space, productive farmland, affordable housing, disadvantaged unincorporated communities and sustainability fit within LAFCos’ 50-year history and how LAFCos will shape our... Read More

President Obama is coming to San Francisco

You can join us at a rally to send an undeniable message to the president: Reject Keystone XL now and help prevent a climate change disaster. What Stop the Madness Climate Rally Where Civic Center Plaza, Map: When Late Monday morning, Nov. 25 If anyone is interested in carpooling from Amador or Calaveras counties, contact Randy by 10:00 am Friday the 22nd at 209 295-4900. We’ll help connect drivers with riders.  Read More

Help Us Share the Mokelumne River

We’ve gone live on the web to keep our beloved Mokelumne River Wild and Scenic forever! Foothill Conservancy’s launched a 60-day online fundraising campaign to raise $10,000 to purchase a fully outfitted raft. We will use this raft to share the Mokelumne’s scenic beauty and wild nature with opinion leaders and public officials whose support we must have to achieve Wild and Scenic designation for the river. There is nothing like taking... Read More