Announcements regarding hearings, grants, and public comment notices of importance to California's rural counties.

 

Board of Forestry Third Workshop on Utility and Public Agency Vegetation Management in Rights-of-Way 

On Wednesday, May 1st, the Board of Forestry will host a third and final workshop to consider amendments to the Forest Practice Rules to address how electric utilities conduct vegetation management work within public rights of way, as well as how public agencies conduct similar work. The focus of the discussion is expected to be on more controversial aspects of amendments requested by PG&E. These amendments would more than double the size of the right-of-way for electric distribution lines under 33KV and significantly increasing those distances for higher voltage lines and telephone cables/open wires. These changes are expected to significantly impact property owners who have distribution and transmission lines running across their land. Regarding the changes that would impact public agencies, Board of Forestry has characterized its intent to largely maintain the status quo and remove controversial changes to “timber operations” and “timberlands”  that would have brought such right-of-way maintenance activities within the definition of “timber operations,” requiring a Notice of Exemption to be prepared by a Registered Professional Forester. 

This workshop will be conducted in-person at the California Natural Resources Agency (715 P Street, Room 305, Sacramento, CA) on May 1, 2024, from noon to 5pm with an option to participate remotely, see here. For questions, please contact RCRC Senior Policy Advocate, John Kennedy.

 

2024 Public Meetings of the Drought Resilience Interagency & Partners (DRIP) Collaborative

Mark your calendars for the 2024 meetings of the Department of Water Resources DRIP (Drought Resilience Interagency & Partners) meetings. Members of the public may observe each meeting and provide public comments in-person (Sacramento) or remotely. Click the links below for information about each meeting.

April 26, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

July 12, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

October 18, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 

Employment Opportunities

Colusa County

Colusa County is seeking an Assistant County Administrative Officer. Salary: $132,300.00 - $216,780.00. This recruitment is open until filled. To learn more or to apply, see here. Colusa County offers an excellent benefit package.

Mendocino County

San Benito County

San Benito County Council of Governments is seeking a Transportation Planner II/III. Salary: $64,916-$100,692 Annually. This recruitment will remain open until filled. To learn more or to apply, click here. San Benito County offers an excellent benefit package.

CCDEH and CAEHA Seeking Shared Executive Director and Advocate (Sacramento - Remote)

The California Conference of Directors of Environmental Health (CCDEH) and California Association of Environmental Health Administrators (CAEHA) are seeking to fill a shared executive director and advocate position in Sacramento. This is a full-time position shared between these two public health organizations. This position is open through June 1, 2024, 5:00 PM, or until filled. Compensation and benefits are negotiable. Submit resumes by email to justin@ccdeh.com. To learn more, see the job announcement here.

CCDEH is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that was established in 1956 to promote public environmental health in California – especially at the local government level. CCDEH has three staff and a budget of approximately $.5million. CAEHA is a 501(c)(4) non-profit established in 1968 with 3 staff and a budget of approximately $2.0million. CAEHA serves CCDEH and local environmental health programs through state-wide advocacy and staffing support. Both organizations work closely with the hazardous materials and 
safety regulators in the California Unified Program. The incumbent will be expected to advocate on behalf of the local Unified Program agencies as well as CCDEH. For additional information on these organizations see: www.ccdeh.org, www.caeha.net, and www.calcupa.org.

 

Access the State Grants Portal for a Multitude of Funding Opportunities

Billions of dollars are up for grabs to public agencies and other entities, including tribes and businesses. Grant seekers can access a centralized portal of grant and loan opportunities here, or sign up to receive new grant opportunities delivered straight to your inbox