The FC Land Use Team has been busy over the past few months monitoring meetings, advocating for reducing environmental impacts associated with new developments, and promoting sound land use planning
Spring is arriving in our Sierra Foothills, and we at Foothill Conservancy are abuzz with the energy and renewal the season brings. So, on April 28, we’re hosting an Earth
Amador Unified School District is circulating the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the its planned school site consolidation. The Foothill Conservancy has submitted the following letter on the document: January
The Jackson Valley Quarry outside of Ione has applied to increase its hours of operation from 6 am to 6 pm to 6 a.m. The residents nearby the Quarry have
The data is clear. Global plastic production doubled from 2000 to 2019, reaching 460 million tonnes (Mt) per year, and without action is anticipated to nearly triple by 2050 and projected to consume
Amador County Planning Department Chuck Beatty, Planning Director Mr. Beatty, Having reviewed the application to the County for the proposed Putnam Ranch development, also known as Tentative Subdivision Map No.
The Amador County Local Agency Formation Commission or LAFCO, is seek to fill an open seat. The seat is for the alternative public member, and is open to all residents
Amador County has hired a consultant to develop a Specific Plan for the County’s Wicklow Way property, 200 acres south of WalMart that was to be the site of a
To: Amador County Land Use Committee From: Foothill Conservancy Subject: Winery Ordinance As we at the Foothill Conservancy and Amador Vintners Association have consistently pointed out, unwanted degradation of the
Foothill Conservancy is pleased to welcome Craig Baracco to the position of Executive Director. Craig has a proven record of working in and around local government to involve the public
