Water and Wildlife Archives - Rural County Representatives Of California

January 27, 2026

The Sacramento Bee - To fight the golden mussel, California counties need a coordinated approach

In this Sacramento Bee op-ed Calaveras County Supervisor and RCRC Delegate Amanda Folendorf addressing the rapid spread of the invasive golden mussel. Folendorf outlines the serious threats the species poses to California’s water infrastructure, environment, and economy, and calls on state leaders to move beyond a patchwork of local rules toward a unified, statewide strategy to slow its spread.

May 17, 2025

Water and Wildlife

The Sacramento Bee - In rural California, gray wolves are a growing threat demanding attention

In a commentary to The Sacramento Bee, RCRC Board Chair and Modoc County Supervisor Geri Byrne along with RCRC Delegate and Sierra County Supervisor Lee Adams, call attention to the growing presence of gray wolves...

March 1, 2025

Forest and Public Lands Stewardship | Water and Wildlife | Wildfire

Natural Disaster News Today - Governor Newsom Issues Emergency Order to Fast-Track Wildfire Prevention

Governor Gavin Newsom issued a state of emergency proclamation to accelerate wildfire prevention projects across California by streamlining regulatory hurdles, including CEQA. The move is widely supported by foresters, local officials, fire professionals, and conservation...

Stop sign atop of a flood street with trees in the background.

July 12, 2023

Public Safety and Emergency Management | Water and Wildlife

The Sacramento Bee - How a rural California county is working to avoid catastrophic flooding this summer

In this Sacramento Bee Op-Ed, Yuba County Supervisor and RCRC Board Delegate Gary Bradford highlights the challenges posed by California’s extreme weather events. He discusses the impact of over a dozen atmospheric rivers this year,...