Water Scarce to Recharge Groundwater Basins

Recent storms underscore the need for more innovation and investment From the Department of Water Resources: A first-of-its-kind analysis of California’s water resources shows that bringing local groundwater basins into sustainable balance — as state law demands – will require investments and innovations in integrated water management including conservation, storm water capture, recycling, desalination, water transfers, diversion, conveyance... Read More

Arbor week poster contest for local students!

Local students have a chance to compete for prizes in an upcoming state-wide poster or video contest. CAL FIRE and California ReLeaf are holding an annual Arbor Week poster contest for 3rd through 5th grade students and a video contest for 6th through 8th grade students. Kids must put together original artwork or video with the theme “Trees are Superheroes.” Entries are due February 14th. Read Here for more information about contest  Read More

Weekly ReCAP for January 6, 2017

The “Weekly ReCAP” is a weekly recap of local and regional land use planning news for Calaveras County residents. Weekly ReCAP for January 6  Read More

Russ Thomas picked for vacant CCWD seat

Russ Thomas returns to public service after being appointed Division 4 Director Read Calaveras Enterprise article here  Read More

Officials plan for growth even as population declines

For the eighth straight year, Calaveras County lost population in the 12 months ending July 1, according to a recently released estimate by the California Department of Finance’s Demographic Research Unit. Despite that, official state projections of future population, generated by the same Demographic Research Unit, show that Calaveras County is expected to add 9,000 new residents over the next 20 years. Calaveras County’s draft general plan is... Read More

Butte Fire victims have until Saturday to ask for rebuilding help

http://www.calaverasenterprise.com/news/article_b100b8aa-cc5e-11e6-a3e1-e3dfe009060e.html Calaveras County residents who lost homes in the Butte Fire have only a few more days to ask Calaveras Recovers to assist them in rebuilding homes. The organization helps with new-home construction in cases where fire survivors find themselves underinsured or uninsured. “Our trained case managers have worked with hundreds and hundreds of survivors since the... Read More

Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for a New Year

CAP/CPC and our staff wish you a happy and peaceful holiday season. We hope you and your loved ones take time to enjoy the many things that make this place so special – a walk in forest or along a river, or just a drive through our lovely landscapes. In the coming year we will continue to ensure the Calaveras County general plan will protect our rural community character and open space while laying the groundwork for a sustainable economy.  Join... Read More

What will Trump’s impact be on California’s environment?*

Trump has said he wants to throw open public lands to oil and coal extraction. He wants to end clean air rules meant to limit greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. And he wants to throw out the “Waters of the U.S.” rule, adopted by the Obama administration to clarify which water bodies are shielded from development under the Clean Water Act. Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/opinion/california-forum/article121179503.html#storylink=cpy  Read More

RESERVOIR AND WATER CONDITIONS for December 26, 2016

About Reservoir and Water Conditions: This post is a collection of graphic representations of current reservoir and hydrologic conditions drawn primarily from the Department of Water Resources website, as well as a few others. Reservoir and Water Conditions are posted every Monday. Read Here  Read More

Do holiday storms offer glimmer of hope for the end of the drought?

A cold winter storm swept into the region on Friday and early Saturday, bringing low snow levels and slippery roads on one of the busiest holiday travel periods of the year. While the storm made for dangerous road travel and plenty of airport delays, the wet, snowy weather, following a succession of storms to start the rainy season, was more welcome news as California concludes its fifth consecutive year of drought. Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article122753654.html#storylink=cpy  Read More