Tag Archives: Cambria

National Geographic : New Series on Water includes article on Desal

National Geographic published “Could Seawater Solve the Freshwater Crisis?Experts weigh in on what’s holding desalination back.” as part of a series of articles on water. Check it out here: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2011/08/110804-fresh-water-crisis-desalination-environment-science/ Although the article seems to lean toward desalination as a potentially … Continue reading

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Looking at the Fire Hazard Fuel Reduction Program in Cambria

I’ve been tracking the Cambria Community Services District Fire Department weed abatement/fire fuel hazard reduction closely since 2008. There is no doubt that Cambria’s fire hazard is reduced each year because this program is in place. The current implementation policies … Continue reading

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July 28, 2011 CCSD Meeting Agenda

The July 2011 Cambria Community Services District meeting  is scheduled for 12:30pm Thursday, July 28. The full agenda packet available at www.cambriacsd.org This agenda is prepared and posted pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2. By listing a topic on this … Continue reading

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Sustaining our Water Future – A Talk from Santa Cruz

This newly available talk by James Fryer, former head of conservation programs, Marin Municipal Water District covers alternatives to desalination and offers clear explanations of the options upsides and downsides. It runs about half an hour. It is definitely worth … Continue reading

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June 23, 2011 Cambria CSD Meeting Agenda Includes Important Money Issues

The upcoming Cambria Community Services District board meeting will include some significant discussion of how the district has spent and will spend our money – both the water and sewer rates we pay and the taxes.  I’ve included the background … Continue reading

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Cambria Fire Chief Story Reported to Wider Audience

“Beloved Fire Chief Re-instated” is the headline on site for good causes, Care2.com.  The e-petition signed by just under 400 Cambrians and a couple of dozen others was powered by thePetitionSite.com, a partner site of Care2.com. Check out the article … Continue reading

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