The Calaveras County Water District was featured in a presentation to the State Water Resources Control Board that focused on local water districts throughout California that are pushing the envelope into new creative territory to encourage customers to conserve water during the state’s ongoing drought. The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) made the presentation that highlighted…
While Tri-Dam continues to await the fall/winter drawdown schedule from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, the Bureau opened the low-level outlet at New Melones on Friday August 28. The outlet is being opened slowly until it reaches the required level. The release of cold water from Melones will be balanced with releases from Tulloch, while continuing…
The Sierra Foothills Chapter of the California Native Plant Society is teaming up with the Tuolumne Utilities District to present a workshop focused on gardening with native plants. The event will be held on Saturday Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Creekside Building, which is part of the Mother Lode Fairgrounds…
Scott Ratterman, CCWD District 1 Director, was honored by the California Special District Association at today’s Board meeting. Dane Wadle, CSDA Public Affairs Coordinator, presented a recognition to Ratterman for his accomplishments in special district governance training.
Trees and water are both precious resources. Trees make our houses feel like home–they also improve property values, clean our water and air, and even make our streets safer and quieter. When we water wisely and maintain our trees carefully, we enjoy a wide range of benefits at a low cost and with little effort.…
A mainline water leak sprung to life in Arnold under Linebaugh Road at around 10:30 a.m. The Ebbetts Pass Distribution Crew quickly shut water off in the area so they could begin the leak repair. Water service was disrupted to the Chevron Station and other businesses in the vicinity. As of 11 a.m., water service…
The Valley Springs Area Business Association invited the Calaveras County Water District to be the guest speaker at its meeting on Wednesday August 20 at the La Contenta Golf Course Clubhouse just outside Valley Springs. CCWD Customer Relations Manager and Public Information Officer Joel Metzger gave a 20-minute presentation that focused on watersheds in Calaveras, the…
The Calaveras County Water District Finance Committee will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday August 25 in the CCWD Board Room at 120 Toma Court, San Andreas, CA 95249. Click here to see the meeting agenda.
In response to California’s continuing drought and the Governor’s April 1 Executive Order mandating a 25-percent reduction in water use throughout California, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) on August 12 launched new residential water efficiency rebate programs covering single-family turf removal and toilet replacement. A program website has been established at SaveOurWaterRebates.com for program…
As California moves through the fourth consecutive year of drought, water is becoming increasingly scare and water theft is on the rise. Since Calaveras County Water District staff cannot monitor the entire service area at all times, we ask for the community’s help to catch water thieves. If anyone witnesses suspicious activity involving the filling of a…
