Wednesday, October 10, 2007
DSAA Survey Results Announced
Update (Monday, 8:3oam, November 5th): The full survey report is now available. This report contains the presentation slides and survey data. An updated version will be posted in a couple of weeks with a regional breakdown of the results.
Join us on Saturday, November 3 at the Village Hall at Sugarbowl at 1pm as Godbe Resarch presents the results of the recent Donner Summit area-wide survey.
The survey is the most comprehensive survey ever performed on Donner Summit. It asked all local property owners several questions related to local area issues. The response was overwhelming -- over 500 people responded. Find out what your neighbors think about critical local issues like development and traffic.
Saturday, November 3, 2007
1:00pm
Village Hall at Sugarbowl
The Village Hall is located behind the Village Lodge at Sugarbowl. Enter Sugarbowl through the Mt. Judah entrance and follow the signs to the Village Hall
Join us on Saturday, November 3 at the Village Hall at Sugarbowl at 1pm as Godbe Resarch presents the results of the recent Donner Summit area-wide survey.
The survey is the most comprehensive survey ever performed on Donner Summit. It asked all local property owners several questions related to local area issues. The response was overwhelming -- over 500 people responded. Find out what your neighbors think about critical local issues like development and traffic.
Saturday, November 3, 2007
1:00pm
Village Hall at Sugarbowl
The Village Hall is located behind the Village Lodge at Sugarbowl. Enter Sugarbowl through the Mt. Judah entrance and follow the signs to the Village Hall
Wild and Scenic Film Festival at Truckee High School Thurs, November 8
Thursday, November 8, 2008
Truckee High School Auditorium
11725 Donner Pass Road, Truckee CA
Doors open 6:15 PM
Show 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Excitement and amazement are the hallmarks of the award-winning Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival on Tour. This year's theme is "One World" and it is led by a fast-talking wombat!
The feature films, both multiple award winners, dramatically present the interconnections between the big and small, the remote and the near. "Exploring the Mother of Waters" is an adventurous first descent of the dramatic Mekong River from its Tibetan source to the sea. The stunning "Queen of Trees," where you get an insect's eye view of the connected life on an African riverbank, is the film that won the "Best of Festival" award last year. Along the way, you'll also fly to the moon and see New Zealand's wilderness in a new light.
Presented by Patagonia, the 2007 Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival on Tour is a three hour show of exceptional award-winning films from across the world. There will be a raffle of great gear from leading local and national outdoor firms.
Sponsored by Snowlands Network, the Festival benefits Snowlands' work advocating winter public lands use planning, promoting sustainable winter recreation, and leading winter wilderness values.
The film fest is supported by Lost Trail Lodge of Truckee. Raffle gear donated by Patagonia, ASI/Alpine Skills International, REI, The Backcountry, and other great outdoor lovin' folk.
Tickets $13 in advance, $15 at door, students $9 (18 and younger with valid ID)
Purchase tickets in advance and get 5 extra raffle tickets
Tickets available at The Backcountry Store in Truckee,
online at www.snowlands.org , or by calling 530-265-6424
Festival details are available at www.snowlands.org
Sunday, October 07, 2007
CEQA Workshop in Truckee on Wednesday, October 17
MAPF and SOS Glenshire are sponsoring a CEQA workshop in Truckee:
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires public agencies, including Placer and Nevada counties and the Town of Truckee, to prevent adverse environmental impacts where feasible. CEQA will play a major role in how the Town of Truckee considers proposed development at Canyon Springs, PC-1, PC-3 and elsewhere as well as how Placer County considers development on Donner Summit.
RSVP to Lorna Tirman (ljtirman@msn.com) at 412-1613.
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires public agencies, including Placer and Nevada counties and the Town of Truckee, to prevent adverse environmental impacts where feasible. CEQA will play a major role in how the Town of Truckee considers proposed development at Canyon Springs, PC-1, PC-3 and elsewhere as well as how Placer County considers development on Donner Summit.
RSVP to Lorna Tirman (ljtirman@msn.com) at 412-1613.
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
October DSAA Board Working Meeting Minutes
The DSAA Board of Directors met on October 2 for their regular working meeting.
Mickey gave a summary of the educational seminar about water. It was suggested that the next educational seminar be about Fire Prevention and Safety.
Alisha reported about the Sierra Nevada Alliance conference she attended this summer.
The DSAA survey has been a huge success, with over 500 respondents (almost 30%). The results will be presented by Godbe Research, tentatively scheduled for Saturday, November 3. The location is to be determined.
The next Summit Summit is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, December 15, 2007 from 10am - noon. The location and exact agenda are to be determined.
There were also some logistical discussions, including obtaining liability and Directors and Officers insurance, signing the conflict of interest policy and biographies of new board members as well as job descriptions for officers.
Read the meeting minutes for more information.
The DSAA Board will meet on Sunday, October 7 from 9am - 12:30pm for a professionally facilitated "Action Planning Meeting" to set priorities, goals and timelines for the next year. This retreat will be held at the home of Sara Taillon.
The next DSAA Board working meeting is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, November 3 after the survey presentation.
Mickey gave a summary of the educational seminar about water. It was suggested that the next educational seminar be about Fire Prevention and Safety.
Alisha reported about the Sierra Nevada Alliance conference she attended this summer.
The DSAA survey has been a huge success, with over 500 respondents (almost 30%). The results will be presented by Godbe Research, tentatively scheduled for Saturday, November 3. The location is to be determined.
The next Summit Summit is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, December 15, 2007 from 10am - noon. The location and exact agenda are to be determined.
There were also some logistical discussions, including obtaining liability and Directors and Officers insurance, signing the conflict of interest policy and biographies of new board members as well as job descriptions for officers.
Read the meeting minutes for more information.
The DSAA Board will meet on Sunday, October 7 from 9am - 12:30pm for a professionally facilitated "Action Planning Meeting" to set priorities, goals and timelines for the next year. This retreat will be held at the home of Sara Taillon.
The next DSAA Board working meeting is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, November 3 after the survey presentation.
Water Seminar a Huge Success!!
The DSAA presented a FREE educational seminar about water rights and water ecology on September 15 at Sugarbowl Ski Resort. The seminar was very educational and extremely well received. The presenters were Peter Van Zant of Sierra Watch, Otis Wollan of the Placer County Water Agency District 5 and Jason Rainey from South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL). You can review the seminar minutes or the PowerPoint presentation online. SLPOA also submitted a set of questions to the presenters in advance of the seminar. The SLPOA questions and answers as answered by Placer Counter Water Agency are aslo available.
