Calaveras County Water District

Exciting News at CCWD! We are pleased to announce the promotion of Kevin Williams to District Engineer at the Calaveras County Water District (CCWD)! Kevin has been with CCWD for five years, demonstrating exceptional leadership and technical expertise in water and wastewater infrastructure. This promotion reflects his dedication and outstanding contributions to the District.

?? Building a Resilient Future for the Calaveras River Watershed! ?? Last week, Calaveras County Water District (CCWD) hosted an Interested Parties Engagement Meeting, and we sincerely appreciate everyone who participated. Your insights and involvement are vital as we work to enhance the resilience of our watershed. We’re excited to announce that Stockton East Water District (SEWD) and CCWD are partnering to develop the first-ever Watershed Resiliency Plan for the Calaveras River watershed! This initiative is part of the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) Watershed Resilience Program, which is designed for climate resilience planning at a watershed scale. Why This Matters: ? Strengthening regional resilience through multi-benefit projects ? Promoting integrated resource management & nature-based solutions ? Ensuring equity and broad collaboration ? Assessing climate vulnerabilities & developing long-term adaptation strategies To support this effort, we invite interested individuals and organizations to join the Calaveras River Watershed Network. This group will help shape the plan through workshops, meetings, and online engagement opportunities. ?? First engagement opportunity: Provide feedback by February 23, 2025! ?? Join the virtual engagement platform here: https://lnkd.in/g5R4n77N ?? Sign up for updates by emailing: [email protected] For more information on the program, visit DWR’s Watershed Resiliency Program: https://lnkd.in/g63ZH-Fs Together, we can create a stronger, more sustainable future for the Calaveras River watershed.

Thrilled to see this in action! ??? CCWD is grateful for the opportunity to witness the North Fork Community Power (#NFCP) project firsthand. Initiatives like these are not only creating local jobs and enhancing wildfire mitigation but also generating renewable energy for the community. They play a key role in CO? reduction efforts and contribute to meaningful, lasting change!

Ahead of incoming storms, Governor Gavin Newsom’s latest executive order is making it easier for water agencies and water users to boost groundwater recharge by diverting flood waters and reducing flood risk for communities. Learn more about why groundwater recharge is important for our water supply: https://lnkd.in/d7YNSeRq

Mark Your Calendar! ?? On January 29, 2025, our regularly scheduled Board Meeting begins at 3:00 PM. The highlights of the day will start at 4:30 PM, when we take a break for light refreshments and give you the opportunity to experience one of our most crucial fleet assets—the Vac Truck. This vital piece of equipment is a must-see in person! At 5:00 PM, we will dive into a brief history of CCWD and share our 2024 Year in Review, offering valuable insights into Calaveras County Water District's water and wastewater services. Date & Time: ?? January 29, 2025 ?? Board Meeting: 3:00 PM ?? Vac Truck Tour: 4:30 PM ?? History & Year in Review: 5:00 PM We look forward to seeing you there!

The Calaveras County Water District, as a member of Association of California Water Agencies, is committed to investing in California’s future water leaders with several scholarships to help students achieve their goals. To learn more and apply, please visit: acwa.com/scholarships

The Story of the Calaveras Watershed In Calaveras County, the journey of the Calaveras River Watershed begins at White Pines Lake, near the towering giants of the North Grove Calaveras Big Trees State Park. Creeks like Big Trees Creek and San Antonio Creek converge to form the mighty Calaveras River, flowing into New Hogan Lake Reservoir—a vital resource for the region. From the original Hogan Dam in the 1930s to the devastating Christmas floods of 1955, the watershed has been central to the county’s resilience. Today, the New Hogan Dam and Jenny Lind Water Treatment Plant ensure clean, reliable water for our community. White Pines Lake, New Hogan Lake, and the Calaveras River are more than landmarks—they’re the foundation of our homes, businesses, and ecosystems. Join us in celebrating the history, beauty, and importance of the Calaveras Watershed!

Did you know your water in the Hwy 4 Ebbetts Pass area takes an epic journey before reaching your faucet? It starts high in the mountains at Spicer Reservoir, flows down the Stanislaus River, past the towering Big Trees, and stops at McKays Reservoir before getting sparkling clean at the treatment plant. Every sip is part of nature’s incredible adventure!

? Exciting News from CCWD! ? We are proud to announce that our Director of Operations, Damon Wyckoff, has been nominated to serve as Vice-Chair of the Association of California Water Agency’s (ACWA) Energy Committee. In Damon’s own words: "I am humbled, extremely grateful, and excited to have been appointed Vice-Chair of the Association of California Water Agency’s (ACWA) Energy Committee. There are a variety of challenging energy-related issues facing water agencies in California and Calaveras County. I look forward to working with Committee Chair Duane Cave and ACWA Senior Policy Advocate Nick Blair in presenting these issues to the Energy Committee membership so that we can collectively work to help shape California energy policy and legislation that makes sense for water agencies and their customers." We’re thrilled to see Damon bring his expertise and leadership to this important role and look forward to the positive impact he’ll make for water agencies across the state. Congratulations, Damon! #ACWA #CaliforniaWater #WaterPolicy #EnergyPolicy #SustainableEnergy #WaterLeadership #PublicUtilities #CaliforniaInfrastructure

MCWRA Fall 2024 Water Forum Recap On Friday, November 22nd, MCWRA hosted its Fall 2024 Water Forum at the Cameron Park Country Club in El Dorado County. Nearly 100 attendees gathered for this successful event full of exciting keynotes, informative presentations, delicious food, and great company. We would like to express our sincere thanks to all of our wonderful Keynote Speakers, Congressman Tom McClintock, California State Fire Marshal Chief Daniel Berlant, and Deputy Secretary of Forest and Wildfire Resilience Lisa Lien-Mager. We would also like to thank all of our moderators, facilitators, and presenters for participating in this year's program. Presentations from the event can be accessed on our website. We also want to recognize and thank our generous sponsors for their support: ??Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) ??HDR ??ECORP Consulting, Inc. ??EN2 Resources ??Access Limited Construction ??West Yost ??Sanbell (formerly Coleman Engineering) ??PBI Engineering ??Bennett Engineering Services Thank you to everyone who made this event such a great success, we look forward to welcoming you next year! #MCWRA #water #cawater #2024FallWaterForum