ACCESS NOW: State releases several land planning and climate strategy reports

The State of California recently released several reports pertaining to land planning and climate change mitigation. They echo strategies of maintaining working natural lands, just like CAP has and will continue to promote. Access them now on our CAP Climate! Page. Look for: 2021 Integrated Climate Adaption & Resiliency Program Report Nature-Based Solutions to Achieve CA Climate Change Goals 30×30” Conserve 30% of CA land by 2030  Read More

ACTION ALERT: Public comments needed on Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan this Thursday, April 28

Muriel Zeller / CAP/CPC / April 12, 2022 On Thursday, April 28, 2022, 9:00 AM, the Calaveras County Planning Commission will hear from staff and consultants on the proposed implementation measures for the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction Plan. The draft measures make for some interesting reading. It is a very ambitious draft plan, and the consultants suggest designating a department to implement the plan, hiring additional staff, and applying for... Read More

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

Weekly ReCAP – March 5 2021

A Sampling of News and Views P.O. Box 935, San Andreas, CA, 95249 • (209) 772-1463  Protecting our rural environment by promoting citizen participation in sustainable land use planning since 2006 The Community Action Project (CAP) administers the Calaveras Planning Coalition (CPC), which is comprised of regional and local organizations, community groups, and concerned individuals who promote public participation in land use and... Read More

Weekly ReCAP – 2/26/21

For the interactive version with clickable links, download the PDF version below ReCAP 2/26/21Download  Read More