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A pioneering program in California aims to sequester carbon, improve water resources and boost plant growth, by treating the soil beneath farmers’ and ranchers’ feet as part of a living system. Read article in Water Deeply Read More
California Poised to Step Up on Wetlands Where Trump Steps OutA few days after the Trump administration officially proposed rolling back the “Waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS) rule, the California Water Resources Control Board proposed a new rule package that could present even tougher wetland protections. Read summary and other links Read More
Debris cleanup letters sent out to Calaveras ResidentsLetters relating to Butte Fire cleanup costs are creating some confusion among Calaveras residents. The letters ask property owners how much they were paid by insurance companies for debris cleanup. Read article in Calaveras Enterprise Read More
Calaveras sheriff to illegal growers: stay out of our countyStarting on July 31, the Sheriff’s Office raided multiple illegal marijuana grows throughout Calaveras County following an investigation related to the environmental damage wrought by the pot cultivation. Read article in Union Democrat Read More
Cannabis and Calaveras CountyMore than 700 registered pot farms made marijuana growing the largest industry in the county last year, according to one study Read article in Union Democrat Read More
Calaveras Board of Supervisors agenda for Aug. 8, 2017The agenda for the regular Board of Supervisors meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 8, 2017 is now available on the website. Please see the attached Agenda document for the following meeting: Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 8, 2017 8:00 AM 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, CA 95249 Download PDF Agenda | View Web Agenda Document Modified: 8/3/2017 2:18 PM Read More
Mokelumne River Long-Term Supply Needs Town Hall MeetingThe Calaveras County Water District (CCWD) and the Calaveras Public Utility District (CPUD) are hosting a town hall meeting to seek community input on a countywide long-term water supply needs assessment of the Mokelumne River, which is currently in progress. Any and all input from interested citizens and those who live in communities along the Mokelumne River is welcome and appreciated. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Monday August 28 at the Mokelumne... Read More
Weekly ReCAP for Calaveras Planning and Land Use newsWeekly ReCAP for July 28, 2017 Weekly ReCAP for July 28 Read More
Yosemite so crowded you can’t stop; but park will take your money at the gateThe precious natural cathedral of Yosemite Valley deserves far better than the park’s current management policy. Jamming the maximum number of visitors into a traffic nightmare not only completely ruins the Yosemite experience, the gridlock concentrates air pollution from idling cars and buses in the narrow valley between towering rock walls. Read article by John Buckley in Modesto Bee Read More
Students learn about hydrology, wildlife, forests, climate and ecologyCalaveras Big Trees State Park in June graduated 25 students from its California Naturalist Program. Students completed 40 hours of class time, immersing themselves in the geology, hydrology, wildlife, forests, climate and ecology of California with a focus on the Sierra Nevada. Lessons included readings, hands-on activities and field trips throughout the park. Read Union Democrat article here Read More