El Dorado County District 2 Newsletter

The El Dorado Water Agency (EDWA) was created in 1959 to ensure that residents of El Dorado County have adequate water. The EDWA maintains water systems to store, conserve, reclaim, appropriate, and import water. The agency also works with other federal, state and local agencies to prevent interference or contamination of water sources, as well as performing studies or investigations, and water sales transactions. EDWA provides a project map, newsroom and resources for residents to monitor agency activities. Residents are encouraged to contact EDWA or sign-up for the newsletter.

Learn more about the El Dorado Water Agency

The RCD can help public or private landowners get assistance with vegetation management and tree removal at no cost to the landowner. RCD is a grassroots government organization that advises and assists individual landowners and public agencies in planning and implementation of conservation practices for the protection, restoration, or development of land, water, and related natural resources. The El Dorado County Resource Conservation District and Georgetown Divide Resource Conservation District are local, independent, non-enforcement, non-regulatory, self-governed districts organized under Division 9 of the Public Resource Code. Residents and Fire Safe Councils are encouraged to reach out to RCD for assistance in creating defensible space and hazard tree removal.

Call RCD at (530) 295-0120 or email connectwithrcd@gmail.com or fill out their contact form.

Learn more about Resource Conservation District (RCD)

El Dorado County is reviewing elements of the West Slope Vacation Home Rental (VHR) ordinance. As part of the Board’s direction during the formation of the West Slope Ad Hoc Committee, this review will consider adjustments to parcel buffers (including smaller or no buffers for larger parcels), the inclusion of attached and detached guest houses, potential removal of the Hosted Home Rentals buffer on the West Slope, and a re-examination of occupancy levels. We want to understand what outcomes the public supports and what should be avoided to balance neighborhood character, housing, tourism, safety, and property rights.

Public Meeting
March 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM

County Board of Supervisors Chambers
330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA

Online: https://edcgov-us.zoom.us/j/82437811228

Email comments to WestSlopeVHR@edcgov.us

Learn more about the West Slope VHR Ordinance Review

El Dorado County accepts certain household hazardous waste from residents. The Environmental Management Department provides information regarding what constitutes household hazardous waste, and the proper ways of disposing the waste. On March 7th, El Dorado County will host another household hazardous waste collection event by appointment only. To participate in the upcoming waste collection event, please contact the Environmental Management Department directly by phone at (530) 621-5300 or by email at hhw@edcgov.us to schedule an appointment.

When: March 7th, 2026, from 9am to 12pm

Where:

Faith Episcopal Church
2200 Country Club Dr.
Cameron Park, CA 95682 

Scheduled Appointment Required.

Learn more about Hazardous Waste Collection