2018 November Water Bond Act Initiative Workshops
On April 10, 2018, the Mountain Counties Water Resources Association (MCWRA) hosted two one-hour educational workshops in Placer and Calaveras counties on the 2018 November Water Bond Act Initiative. Gerald Meral, Ph.D., Director, California Water Program, Natural Heritage Institute, provided an educational overview and detailed the Sierra Nevada community and water benefits. Joining Gerald in the discussion was Bryce Lundberg, Member, State Board Food & Agriculture, and Chairman of the Northern California Water Association.
Bryce Lundberg & Jerry Meral
Water Bond Educational Workshop handout
Photo by Dakota MorlanBonds may impact water district rates and projects
In February, the Calaveras County Water District voted unanimously to support two major California water bonds. The first, Proposition 68, will appear on the June ballot and the second, the Water Supply and Water Quality Act of 2018, will appear on the November ballot.
“These bonds create numerous grant opportunities, which CCWD plans to actively pursue,” stated CCWD Manager of External Affairs, Conservation and Grants Joel Metzger. “Every grant award the district secures could help minimize future rate increases.”
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By Gene Beley: Video from the Town Hall program in San Andreas
Click link for PowerPoint presentation: Gerald Meral – Sierra foothills presentations
