El Dorado County District 2 Newsletter

The Mosquito Bridge project connecting the Placerville area with Swansboro has been decades in the making. The new bridge replaces an old bridge that was one lane and in a condition that seemed precarious. The Mosquito Bridge project required funding from many sources, including federal grants that provided a large portion of the funding. The completion of the new bridge was marked by a Mosquito Bridge ribbon cutting ceremony. Dignitaries and members of the public gathered together to witness the completed work and celebrate the effort to make it happen. Supervisor Turnboo joined Supervisor Ferrero, Supervisor Veerkamp and Supervisor Laine for a photo opportunity and to commemorate the event. The bridge will now enhance and grow our communities in the surrounding areas as it provides greater safety and access for our region.

Learn more about the Mosquito Bridge from DOT

The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office (EDSO) is always on call to help keep our region safe and informed. In addition to the extensive law enforcement work that the Sheriff’s Office conducts, they also offer public information, support services and community programs. Public information available concerns reporting abandoned vehicles, filing a citizen complaint, filing an online report, anonymous crime tip, drug drop off facilities and press releases. Support services provided include backgrounds, coroners, dispatch, property, records, civil, and vehicle abatement. Community programs range from STAR Volunteers and School Resource Officers to the Explorer Program and Citizen’s Academy. In addition, Forms and Applications are listed, appointments can be scheduled or join the email list for updates. EDSO has positions available for hire.

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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 RCD and Georgetown Divide RCD are local, independent, non-enforcement, non-regulatory, self-governed districts organized under Division 9 of the Public Resource Code. Residents 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 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 October 17th, 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: October 17th, 2026, from 9am to 12pm

Where:

Georgetown School
6530 Wentworth Springs Road
Georgetown, CA 95634

Scheduled Appointment Required.

Learn more about Hazardous Waste Collection