Water
CCWD drills monitoring wells in Valley Springs area
Project will measure the amount and age of deep groundwater. Union Democrat, December 23, http://www.uniondemocrat.com/2009122398709/News/Local-News/Well-drilled-...
Feds reengaging on the Delta; reviews are mixed
Federal resource agencies to play a larger role, but Delta advocates are not especially impressed.
Sacramento Bee, December 23, http://www.sacbee.com/378/story/2416096.html
The Record, http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091223/A_NEWS/9122...
Soot may cause earlier snowpack melting
Could be an issue for the state water supply. The Record, December 26, http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091226/A_NEWS/9122...
Rancho Calaveras residents pushing for water connection
More homeowners like the idea. Calaveras Enterprise, December 25, http://www.calaverasenterprise.com/articles/2009/12/26/news/news02_ccwd....
Growth and Development
Bear Valley road talks lead to promising results
Calaveras concerned about highway impacts from expanding the ski resort. Calaveras Enterprise, December 25, http://www.calaverasenterprise.com/articles/2009/12/26/news/news03_bearv...
Climate Change
Study shows state lakes warming faster than air
Lake Tahoe, Clear Lake and others subject of recent study. Sacramento Bee, December 27, http://www.sacbee.com/topstories/story/2422319.html
Sustainability
Tracy goes green
City starts programs to be more sustainable, help residents with solar, etc. The Record, December 28, http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091228/A_NEWS/9122...
Public Lands
Housing development near public land has broad impact
Houses affect habitat and more in broad areas beyond developed lots. University of Wisconsin article on YubaNet, December 23, http://yubanet.com/regional/Conservation-areas-threatened-nationally-by-...
With money tight and gold prices high, mining law should change
1872 Mining Act fails to protect the public interest. Sacramento Bee essay, December 23, http://www.sacbee.com/702/story/2416589.html
Forest Service takes collaborative approach to new planning rule
Agency will use high-tech tools to increase participation. Focus is on conservation, restoration and more. USFS announcement, http://fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!ut/p/c5/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gjAwhwtDDw9_AI8zPwhQoY6IeDdGCqCPOBqwDLG-AAjgb6fh75uan6BdnZaY6OiooA1tkqlQ!!/dl3/d3/L2dJQSEvUUt3QS9ZQnZ3LzZfMjAwMDAwMDBBODBPSEhWTjBNMDAwMDAwMDA!/?ss=119987&navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&cid=&navid=091000000000000&pnavid=null&position=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&ttype=main&pname=Planning%20Rule%20Home
Economic Development
State gains in green sector helped buffer recession
While not yet large, the "green" sector is gaining on biotech and high tech industries. Sacramento Bee op-ed, December 27, http://www.sacbee.com/198/story/2420582.html
Wildlife
Bird count has special significance
Climate change and habitat loss are affecting the nation's birds. Annual bird counts provide important data. LA Times, December 26, http://www.latimes.com/news/nation-and-world/la-na-bird-count26-2009dec2...
Forestry
State to close tree nursery
Budget cuts force closure of only State-run facility that grows trees for reforestation after fire. Sacramento Bee, December 26, http://www.sacbee.com/ourregion/story/2421520.html
Odds and Ends
Calaveras residents have many questions about flood maps
Valley Springs residents have many concerns about new flood maps. Calaveras Enterprise, December 28, http://www.calaverasenterprise.com/articles/2009/12/28/top_story/top01_v...
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