Can wineries and homes peacefully co-exist?
On February 8, the Amador County Planning Commission unanimously voted to deny an application to expand activities at La Mesa, a relatively new winery and tasting room on E16 in
March 18, 2022
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Project proposals abound in Amador County
Environmental Impact Reports in Progress Two important Environmental Impact Reports are now in the works ‒ one for the Greilich Ranch proposed residential development in Plymouth and the other for
December 7, 2021
Ione Gravel Mine Seeks Permission to Operate for More Than a Century
Ione Gravel Mine Seeks Permission to Operate for More Than a Century Postponing Restoration while Impacting Ione Residents’ Quality of Life The proposed expansion of the Specialty Granules (SGI) open-pit
September 27, 2021
Conservancy litigation results in withdrawal of illegal rezone
Litigation filed by the Foothill Conservancy and the Friends of Greater Ione early this year has successfully led to the withdrawal of a controversial land use plan in western Amador
September 21, 2021
Fiske Named Watershed Conservation and Land Use Advocate
Megan Fiske has joined Foothill Conservancy as the new Watershed Conservation and Land Use Advocate. Fiske brings her five years’ experience working for the Forest Service, and over five years
May 14, 2021
Ione area industrial projects threaten property values, quality of life, and environment
Ione area industrial projects threaten property values, quality of life, and environment While the abrupt, recent firing of Ione’s city manager has drawn Ione residents’ attention to the drama
May 11, 2021
Employment Opportunity: Watershed Conservation and Land Use Advocate
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FOOTHILL CONSERVANCY WATERSHED CONSERVATION/LAND USE ADVOCATE The Foothill Conservancy is a small, community-based, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a primary focus on California’s central Sierra Nevada foothills. We are
March 31, 2021
News Release: Friends of Greater Ione and Foothill Conservancy file legal challenge to protect the Ione Valley from poor planning
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Foothill Conservancy today to help offset our litigation costs. You can donate on this GoFundMe page or mail the Conservancy a check. JACKSON, CA
February 9, 2021
More new tasting rooms in the Shenandoah Valley
Amador County now has around 50 wine tasting rooms. Most of these are located in the Shenandoah Valley area, and most are on large parcels zoned A or AG, which
October 9, 2020
Land use proposals in the Ione area
This year, Amador County has been reviewing two proposals affecting large areas of land around Ione. One is a proposal for the Pilgrim Rock Quarry off Highway 16 near the
October 9, 2020
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