HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03102015 - PR.4RECOMMENDATION(S):
Walnut Creek Mayor Bob Simmons will present information on Caring for Our Creeks: a gathering hosted by the
Walnut Creek Watershed Council.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
In 2011, several individuals representing different organizations began meeting to discuss how to create a
community-based group with an interest in improving our watershed. After several months, they decided to create a
Council and started the organization process. The result is the Walnut Creek Watershed Council, which is a
voluntary, non-regulatory stakeholder group that supports a healthy and sustainable watershed. Contra Costa County
and seven of the nine cities and towns in the watershed, together with several non-profit organizations and other
governmental organizations, have expressed their support.
The Walnut Creek Watershed Council has been bringing together communities from San Ramon to Concord to
develop a common vision for healthy creeks since 2012. We are hosting an evening gathering to introduce the
community to local creek groups, including Friends of the Creeks, Friends of San Ramon Creek, the Lafayette Creeks
Committee, and Friends of Pleasant Hill Creeks. Learn about professionally-designed restorations planned for Lower
Walnut Creek, Lafayette Creek, and Pine/Galindo Creeks, and find out how you can care for YOUR local creeks!
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/10/2015 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Lia Bristol, (925) 521-7100
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: March 10, 2015
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stephanie Mello, Deputy
cc:
PR.4
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Date:March 10, 2015
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:The Walnut Creek Watershed Council Presents Caring for Our Creeks
Distinguished California landscape photographer Stephen Joseph will present beautiful new photos of the Walnut
Creek Watershed from the summit of Mount Diablo to the mouth of Walnut Creek at Suisun Bay. The program will
begin with a virtual tour of Walnut Creek Watershed presented by Rich Walkling of Restoration Design Group.
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
FREE Refreshments! Doors open at 6:45 pm. Program begins at 7:00 pm
Walnut Creek Watershed “Caring for Our Creeks” Gathering – Pleasant Hill
DATE: Thursday, March 19th , 2015
TIME: 7:00 pm to 8:45 pm (Doors open at 6:45 pm. Program begins at 7:00 pm)
LOCATION: Pleasant Hill Community Center, Perera Pavilion, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523.
Contact Heidi Petty, Watershed Coordinator with the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District at (510)
478-7402 or WCCreekGroups@ccrcd.org for more information.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
N/A
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Walnut Creek Watershed Council Caring for Our Creeks Event
Thursday, March 19th, 2015
7:00 pm to 8:45 pm
Pleasant Hill Community Center
320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill
Are you interested in your local creeks?
This is your chance to join in a fun FREE community creek event!
Doors Open: 6:45 pm Light refreshments
CARING FOR OUR CREEKS:
A GATHERING HOSTED BY THE
Landscape photographer Stephen Joseph will present beautiful new photos of the Walnut Creek Watershed
Walnut Creek Watershed Council is hosting this evening
gathering to introduce local creek groups, including Friends
of the Creeks, Friends of San Ramon Creek, Friends of
Pleasant Hill Creeks, and the Lafayette Creeks Committee.
Find out how you can care for YOUR local creeks!
For more information:
Heidi Petty, Watershed Coordinator
(510) 478-7402 WCWCreekGroups@ccrcd.org
Organized by Contra Costa Resource Conservation District with assistance
from Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and
Walnut Creek Watershed Council participants.