SPI plans to clear cut 400 acres

Written by Alex MacLean, The Union Democrat June 19, 2014 12:31 pm Sierra Pacific Industries has   proposed a new plan to clear-cut nearly 400 acres of land it owns north of   Dorrington, adding to another timber harvest plan in Calaveras County that   has raised concerns for some nearby landowners. The new plan, called the “Alamo   timber harvest plan,” would bring the total acreage of SPI-owned land in   Calaveras County proposed for... Read More

SB 1199 for a Wild and Scenic Moke passes first Assembly Committee!

On Monday, June 23, the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources passed Senate Bill 1199, which would protect 37 miles of the Mokelumne River with state Wild and Scenic River designation. The final vote was 6-3. “We’re really happy to see the bill moving on,” said Cecily Smith, Foothill Conservancy executive director. “Meanwhile, Senator Hancock has pledged to work with the opponents to address their concerns as the bill moves... Read More

Need your help for a Wild & Scenic Moke

Please act this week for a Wild and Scenic Moke!  Water agencies and dam supporters are fighting hard to stop SB 1199 in the state Assembly. They need to hear from their own constituents. Please attend the meeting closest to you to demand a protected Moke for now and for the future.  Tonight, June 9, Pioneer 6:00 pm. UpCountry Community Council,  Veterans Hall, Buckhorn Ridge Road, PIoneer The UCC is considering taking a position on SB 1199 tonight.... Read More

Calaveras Elections: Callaway in runoff; Spellman loses

Callaway in runoff for District 3 seat; Spellman loses By Dana M. Nichols | Posted: Friday, June 6, 2014 6:00 am/ Calaveras Enterprise Calaveras County voters will have a number of candidates to consider on the November ballot, but Supervisor Darren Spellman won’t be one of them. Spellman, who currently represents District 5 – generally the Rancho Calaveras and Jenny Lind areas – came in third in the four-way contest in Tuesday’s primary,... Read More

dispatch services for local fire districts?

Calaveras County supervisors had a heated discussion Tuesday on whether they should even talk about someday charging local fire districts for dispatch services. Right now, the county pays the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to dispatch fire crews to emergencies within the county. That county payment – currently more than $250,000 a year – is the only remaining county fire service responsibility. Other county support to fire... Read More

Calaveras Supervisors to reconsider Wild and Scenic designation.

Three months after they voted unanimously to support a California State Legislature proposal to declare 37 miles of the Mokelumne River as “wild and scenic,” the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors is having second thoughts. Supervisor Cliff Edson asked his colleagues to schedule a study session at which it would be possible for critics of the earlier resolution to speak. Edson said that when the board supported the Wild and Scenic designation,... Read More

CSERC leads settlement over OHV trails

The environmentalists sued in 2010, protesting the forest’s plan to legalize 137 miles of previously “unauthorized” trails that were blazed by riders over a period of many years. The Record, May 31  Read More

Millions of road projects on hold in Calaveras

County road improvements put on hold because county doesn’t have the required matching funds. Calaveras Enterprise, June 3  Read More

S.J. protests wild, scenic proposal for Mokelumne

San Joaquin water interests’ continued focus on new Mokelumne dams shows why we need to pass SB 1199. The Record, May 29  Read More

Should California use taxpayer dollars to build more dams?

Bond proposals include funding to build dams, but their value is highly questionable. Sacramento Bee, June 1  Read More