Newman Ridger Quarry Lawsuit

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, October 22nd in the Amador Superior Court, located at 500 Argonaut Lane, Jackson, 9 AM to 4:30 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 go here  Read More

Water Rights Discussion

East Bay Municipal Utility District will have an town hall meeting on water rights that will be held at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 21 in San Andreas. Contact:Gerald Schwartz, senior community affairs representative for East Bay MUD. When we learn more details of this meeting we will post the information and location.  Read More

Annual Mokelumne River Cleanup

On Saturday, October 19, 8:30 AM to Noon please join the Foothill  Conservancy for the Annual River Cleanup! Whether you have volunteered for the Mokelumne River cleanup before, or  are coming for the first time, your efforts will help improve the water  quality of our beloved Moke. Get first-hand experience in identifying  harmful impacts to the Moke, and learn about the importance of the  Moke’s watershed for recreation and fish and wildlife... Read More

Murphys event to promote community involvement

Sierra Green Day to be held on Saturday. Calaveras Enterprise, September 17  Read More

Ebbetts Pass Forest Watch Film Festival

Saturday, September 28, 2013 – 7:00-9:30 PM 7:00-9:30 PM Chatom Winery, Murphys EPFW is hosting several evenings of films this year. Enjoy environmental films with your neighbors.  Read More

Great Sierra River Cleanup

Saturday, September 21, 2013 and Saturday, October 19 , 8:30 to noon 8:30 to noon Various locations This year there are TWO fun and productive days of cleaning along the banks of the Mokelumne River and Camanche & Pardee Reservoirs!  Read More

Ebbetts Pass Forrest Watch Film Festival

EPFW is hosting several evenings of films this year. September 28, Chatom Winery, Murphys November 8, Columbia College, Columbia Films: http://www.sierrafilmfest.org/program.html  Read More

Great Sierra River Cleanup

Great Sierra River Cleanup A fun and productive day of cleaning along the banks of the Mokelumne River, Camanche & Pardee Reservoirs! Cleaning waterways has been proven to improve the water quality and help identify negative impacts to rivers and streams, as well as educate the participants on the value of watersheds for recreation and fish and wildlife habitats – all while having fun! Saturday, September 21,  8:30 to noon Foothill Conservancy... Read More

Amador Farm Tour

Amador Farm Tour and Dinner What: A day in the country touring Amador County’s small family farms and local vineyards, followed by a dinner and wine as the sun sets over the Shenandoah Valley. Tours: Small Family Farms in Amador: 12 pm – 4 pm Dinner: Catered by Lucy Spangler Gore at Helwig Winery, 11555 Shenandoah Rd. Plymouth, Starts at 5 pm When: Sunday, September 29 Tickets: Available at all Amador Farmers Markets (see below) and online... Read More

Oaks of the Central Sierra: Care & Preservation

Learn about oak ecology, landscape values, landscaping practices, why oaks need “protection.” Oaks support more than 300 species of animals and more species of butterflies and moths than any other plant. Saturday, August 24, 10 am — noon UC Cooperative Extension Office 12200B Airport Road Martell For information,  or call 209-533-6993  Read More