Spawning a ministry*

You know the story of the salmon: born in the gravel beds of mountain streams, growing fat and strong in the Pacific Ocean and finally journeying home to spawn and die in a dramatic climax. But that’s not the end of it. Even in death, these fish aren’t finished – at least, not at the Mokelumne River Fish Hatchery, east of Clements. Instead, a new journey begins, led by a diverse group of volunteers who don’t mind handling a... Read More

Planners vote against more homes*

With countless houses boarded up and empty in Stockton, the city planning commission votes against a new suburban subdivision on the edge of town. The Record, December 14  Read More

Jackson approves upgrade to wastewater plant*

The Jackson City Council last week approved the low bid for the installation of a magnesium hydroxide feed system on the city’s wastewater system. Amador Ledger Dispatch, December 17  Read More

The importance of controlling water

In what could be the third dry winter in a row, we can make a difference by conserving water. A article by CSERC Executive Director and CPC member John Buckley: By John Buckley Calaveras Enterprise Most of us get up each day and immediately depend upon water. We may brush our teeth, shower or bathe, brew some coffee or otherwise quickly turn to water as an essential ingredient in our lives. But, although we depend upon water for so many needs,... Read More

County pans Bay Delta plan

The Tuolumne County Water Agency released a statement Friday raising concerns about the effects the state’s proposed Bay Delta Conservation Plan will have on central Sierra Nevada communities. Read Here  Read More

Faster Internet online in foothills

Calaveras and Tuolumne counties rank among the lowest of all California counties in regard to having access to high-speed broadband Internet. However, progress is being made to bring the technology to the Central Sierra. That was the message delivered Tuesday during a presentation at the final Calaveras County Board of Supervisors meeting of the year. Darrell Slocum, spokesman for Central Sierra Connect, gave supervisors an update on the group’s... Read More

Tunnel plan covered in 34K pages

  Public meeting concerning Delta water diversion to be held Jan. 21 in Stockton Find those reading glasses and take a comfy seat. Gov. Jerry Brown’s administration on Monday released more than 34,000 pages detailing his plan to divert water away from the Delta through two giant tunnels. Whether anyone really will read the entire tome, of course, is doubtful. But the release of the documents does mean the public soon will have its first... Read More

Headwaters gets OK to run Lodi Lake Boathouse

If final permit is approved, company will offer equipment rentals and tours on Lodi Lake and the lower Mokelumne. Read Here  Read More

Delta water tunnel plan EIR released for comment

On Monday, the state release the 34,000 page EIR for the Delta tunnel plan. Sacramento Bee, December 10  Read More

California water atlas seeks to clarify water issues

Conservationists, academics and database experts join forces to present extensive interactive information on the state’s water. Sacramento Bee, November 16  Read More