Board of Supervisors Considering Members to Serve on PAWTAC

Community minded individuals are being sought to serve on the “Plant And Wildlife Technical Advisory Committee” (PAWTAC).

Committee to advise Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors on plant and wildlife issues Committee shall formulate objectives which will be reviewed by the Commission and Board of Supervisors.

Currently the PAWTAC is heavily-weighted with environmentalist representing groups such as: the American River Conservancy; Wildlife Society; Sierra Forest Legacy; the Georgetown Divide Resource Conservation District; California Native Plant Society. A balance is being sought to better serve the full interests of the county. Individuals with expertise in resource allocation, management, development, or societal needs that would like to serve the county’s fuller interests by working with, and consulting plant & wildlife experts, are encouraged to contact the Board of Supervisors immediately. 
http://www.co.el-dorado.ca.us/bos/

Local Groups Defend OWMP

Two respected local groups have discussed supporting the Oak Woodland Management Plan that was recently passed by the BOS, and then litigated against by environmental groups.

Some members of the public call this a “line in the sand” and vow to support the County as a matter of principle. Both groups say that we believe the County's adoption of the OWMP is legally defensible and will ultimately be upheld. They support and encourage the County's vigorous defense of the challenge to the OWMP.