El Dorado County District 2 Newsletter

The Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471) was brought forward to the 119th Congress by Bruce Westerman of Arkansas and supported by El Dorado County representatives Tom McClintock and Kevin Kiley. The bill establishes requirements for managing forests on federal land, which include minimizing wildfire threats, expediting review processes for forest management projects and forest restoration and stewardship. The Eldorado National Forest represents a significant portion of lands in El Dorado County, so this welcome news will help facilitate better management of our local forests. After numerous wildfires in El Dorado County, including the catastrophic Caldor Fire in 2021, the local forests on federal land are in dire need of management and restoration. The Fix Our Forests Act has passed the U.S. House of Representatives and is being reviewed by the U.S. Senate for approval. The Fix Our Forests Act is an example of our federal representatives responding to the needs of our region and providing much needed direction to federal agencies to help safeguard communities.

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The For over twenty years the Food Bank of El Dorado County has fed people directly and through many charities, such as Upper Room Dining Hall, through their Emergency Food Assistance Network. The Food Bank has relationships with many local non-profit organizations, businesses, and government agencies to ensure people are fed. In addition to the Emergency Food Assistance Network, they have also started an Elder Outreach program, free farmer’s market events, annual holiday outreach events, and the No Vet Goes Hungry Program. They even provide the free food calendar that we include in our newsletter. The Food Bank welcomes visitors and volunteers who want to help feed people, because feeding people is a worthy cause. There are other ways to give help as well. The Food Bank of El Dorado County provides food to thousands of residents monthly directly and through charities they assist to ensure that everyone can have food. If you or anyone you know, is in need of food, contact the Food Bank of El Dorado County.

Food Bank of El Dorado County
4550 Business Drive
Cameron Park, CA 95682

Website: https://www.foodbankedc.org
Email: info@foodbankedc.org
Phone: (530) 621-9950
Hours: (M-F 8:30-12:00, 12:30-3:00)

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El Dorado County Recorder-Clerk offers a wonderful service hosting marriage ceremonies with a beautiful venue and multiple locations for the ceremony. Marriage is an important decision in people's lives, and the cost of a big wedding can be too expensive. The Recorder-Clerk provides a less expensive and expedited way to get married at the County offices. In some cases, residents can even pursue a Remote Issued Marriage License. Additionally, the Recorder-Clerk has a Deputy Commissioner of Marriage Program to qualify friends or relatives to conduct the marriage ceremony. If you or someone you know is interested in getting married, recommend they contact the El Dorado County Recorder-Clerk at (530) 621-5493 to schedule an appointment.

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El Dorado County Air Quality Management District (AQMD) is responsible for air quality in our region, which includes outdoor burning permits. AQMD offers a number of grants and incentives, to help residents raise their standard of living while encouraging cleaner air to breathe. Incentive programs include woodstove replacement, clean lawnmower, drive clean and heavy-duty low emissions vehicle. Grant programs include EV Supply Equipment, Carl Moyer, PG&E Generator and Battery Rebates, FARMER, Diesel vehicles complying with ARB Regulations, Gas Dispensing Facilities and VW Mitigation Trust. Call El Dorado County AQMD directly (530) 621-7501 or email at aqmd@edcgov.us to get started with incentives and grants.

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