Monthly Archives: August 2009

Professional Development & Industry Organizations Can Provide Many Benefits

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Amanda Rice

The Cambria Community Services District (and some individual staff members) belong to a number of organizations and benefit from the advocacy, training, publications and conferences those associations provide to members.   A review of the expenditure reports over the last … Continue reading →

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California Urban Water Conservation Council and the CCSD

Posted on August 30, 2009 by Amanda Rice

The state of California requires every water agency that serves over 3,000 customers submit a report called an Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) in years ending in 5 and 0. In 2005, as the CCSD was completing its UWMP, we … Continue reading →

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Water Issues in the News

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Amanda Rice

With the whole state experiencing the fiscal calamity and the spotlight on the State Water Project, the Delta and an ongoing drought conditions, there is no shortage of online articles focusing on water supply, use, management and solutions to address … Continue reading →

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Cambria Forest Committee Meets at 6pm Tonight

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Amanda Rice

Late breaking news: the Cambria Forest Committee  will be meeting in Suite 204 at 6pm tonight. On the agenda: 4.1 CAMBRIA FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN – (HAWLEY-O’KEEFE-BODE) A – GENERATE A LIST OF THE “BENEFITS OF IMPLEMENTING THE CFMP” 4.2 ANNUAL … Continue reading →

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Cambria Healthcare District Board Meeting Tuesday Aug 25, 6:30pm

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Amanda Rice

The CCHD Board regular meeting will be held tomorrow, Aug 25, 2009 6:30pm at Rabobank (1070 Main Street). According to Administrator Don Melendy, items on the agenda include updates on the business of the District including: * district finances * … Continue reading →

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Are We Still Experiencing a Water Code Section 350 Emergency?

Posted on August 23, 2009 by Amanda Rice

At last week’s CCSD meeting, I made a formal request that the Board review and reconsider the need for and appropriateness of the Water Code Section  350 emergency declaration at a public hearing. Below is the letter I will be … Continue reading →

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