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REGION:  BAY DELTA
LOCATION:  SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

MEETINGS:   Second Thursday of each month at 7:30 P.M.

ADDRESS:  9701 Dino Drive #3170, Elk Grove, CA 95624
PHONE:  (916) 714-1104
FAX:  (916) 485-9883
EMAIL:  not available
WEBSITE:  not available

DISTRICT SIZE:  98,000 acres

YEAR DISTRICT FORMED:  1952

CRITICAL RESOURCE CONCERNS:  

Flooding

Flooding has long been an issue in Sacramento County. The Lower Cosumnes RCD area continues to suffer severe flood damage almost on a yearly basis. The RCD wishes to explore options to improve flood management within the area. Of particular concern is the untamed Cosumnes River. Because this river is 'wild and free' residents are provided with relatively little man made protection from its frequent flooding. The RCD recently helped create the Cosumnes River Task Force to explore opportunities to reduce flood damage and enhance watershed health. Lower Cosumnes RCD will continue to support task force efforts and take steps to insure its success.

Watershed Outreach

Outreach to watershed landowners will be essential to achieving a wise resource management strategy within the Lower Cosumnes RCD watersheds. The RCD intends to provide the public with comprehensive educational programs about watershed concerns. Program topics will include, watershed processes, flooding, fish and wildlife, recreation, and others as identified.

Natural Resources Conservation Education

Both students and landowners benefit from conservation education. In Sacramento County, where most land is privately owned, it is essential to have the support of landowners if a conservation program is to be successful. Lower Cosumnes RCD realizes the importance of education in the conservation effort. The RCD hopes to address the need for environmental education in the schools and in the community.

Land Subsidence/ Wildlife Habitat Enhancement

Land Subsidence is a serious concern in the Delta portion of the Lower Cosumnes RCD. Since the early 1900s subsidence has occurred at rates ranging from .5 to over 4 inches per year. As a result the Delta has lost a lot of important habitat. Furthermore, as levees fail salt comes further into the Delta permanently which affects California’s water supply. Lower Cosumnes RCD intends to educate community members about the land subsidence problem and support efforts to find solutions.

Weed Management

Noxious weeds such as Water Hyacinth and Johnson grass continue to plague area farmers and residents. The RCD feels obligated to address the problem.

DISTRICT OVERVIEW:

The district is governed by seven member Board of Directors serving four year unpaid staggered terms.

CRITICAL PARTNERSHIP NEEDS:  

The RCD cooperates with a variety of landowners and agency partners working towards a wise resource management strategy within the watersheds. The district works with NRCS for technical assistance.

CRITICAL OPERATIONAL NEEDS:  

The district needs funding (or funding partners) for critical watershed projects such as the Cosumnes River Task Force and watershed education.

 

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