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

Calaveras pipeline to be replaced next year*

Replacement of aging water infrastructure helps water agencies use water more efficiently. Stockton Record, November 11  Read More

New Melones’ water level dropping

With reservoir levels historically low across the state, everyone is hoping for a wet winter. Calaveras Enterprise, November 8  Read More

Charred timber ignites debate over logging

As Rep. McClintock seeks change in law to log more burned trees in the Rim Fire area, others point out the low value of salvaged timber and the value of environmental review. Calaveras Enterprise, November 19  Read More