When an adaptation effort no longer suffices

No adaptation approach lasts forever in the face of increasing stresses posed by a changing climate. Think of each such effort’s having a ‘use-by’ date. How then to help strengthen future resilience? Read Article Here in Yale Climate Connections  Read More

CO2 reductions by re-using others’ ‘stuff’

Re-using or re-purposing strangers’ or neighbors’ ‘stuff’ saves money and can help reduce CO2 emissions. Take, for example, this walnut newel post. Read Article Here from Yale Climate Connections  Read More

The EPA Sets in Motion its Plan to Rescind the Waters of the United States Rule

This Action is Just the First Step Towards Reducing Clean Water Act Protection for Many Waterways and Wetlands Read article at Legal Planet  Read More

The climate vs. local pollution

The passage of Senate Bill 32 obligated the state to reduce emissions 40% below the 1990 level by 2030. It is an ambitious target that has, again, made California one of the world leaders in fighting climate change.  California can continue its world leadership on climate change, but state leaders can’t leave suffering communities behind. Read Article in LA Times  Read More

Weekly ReCAP of Calaveras Planning and Land Use News

Weekly ReCAP for June 30  Read More

Rim Fire Area Threatened by Logging

The Rim Fire area in California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range is home to rare spotted owls, great grey owls, and black-backed woodpeckers. It’s full of flowers, shrubs, and naturally regenerating trees. The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), however, has approved a $28 million grant to log much of the remaining burned forest habitat, remove understory vegetation, and apply herbicides. The department is relying... Read More

Commercial Cannabis DEIR Comments – Calaveras County

  Calaveras Planning Coalition releases comments on the Medical Cannabis Cultivation and Commerce Ordinance DEIR: 0 CPC – Cannabis DEIR Comments Combined in pdf Review the 64 public and agency comments on the Commercial Cannabis DEIR on the County Website at http://www.planning.calaverasgov.us/MedicalCannabis.aspx .  Read More

CSERC is seeking top quality applicants for a full-time position at our non-profit center

If you know a potential candidate who has experience doing fieldwork and monitoring or who has experience in non-profit work, let them know about our job opening.  Go to our website to learn more about our search for the right match for our staff!  Applications should be submitted by July 6th. Read the job posting here.   Read More

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Special Meeting for June 20, 2017

The agenda for the special Board of Supervisors meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 9:00 AM is now available on the website. The special Cannabis Ordinance Study Session 2-page agenda submittal from the Planning Director is also attached.   Both documents are available on the Board of Supervisors Special Meeting page:https://calaverascountyca.iqm2.com//Citizens/detail_meeting.aspx?ID=2065 There is a Sheriff budget report on the agenda... Read More

Serious About Fighting Climate Change? Here’s the Number One Most Powerful Thing You Can Do Right Now

Who needs Paris? We can help save the environment from the comfort of our own homes. Read Alternet Article Here  Read More