Placer’s land conservation could double with easement acquisitions in this week’s Placer County newsletter

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Photo of the week This #PlacerLife photo of a whitewater kayaker in Auburn was taken by @j_macklin_ on Instagram. Featured story Placer Conservation Authority takes step toward securing 4,245 acres of land easement Approximately 4,245 acres of prime farmland, natural open space and environmental resources north of Lincoln is a step closer to being secured in perpetuity as part of the Placer County Conservation Program. The Placer Conservation Authority Board of Directors took action today to execute three purchase-and-sale agreements to acquire conservation easements on the Raccoon Creek Property, formerly known as the Teichert property.   The Raccoon Creek Property acquisition would approximately double the 4,318 acres in the PCCP’s reserve system and represents the largest remaining concentration of prime farmland in Placer County. Read more Additionally, the Placer County Board of Supervisors took action this week to approve a resolution authorizing the execution of a purchase-and-sale agreement to acquire a 279-acre property of blue oak woodlands along the south shore of Camp Far West Reservoir north of Lincoln. Read more Aging Survey: Help shape programs for healthy aging Placer County Public Health is developing a healthy aging program. Fill out our survey to help us better understand community challenges and preferences related to healthy aging, and inform programs to support older adults. Complete survey Payment security New, more secure EBT cards coming To fight skimming and benefits theft, new EBT cards with chip and tap-to-pay tech are rolling out statewide. EBT customers should check your mail often for your new card—benefits transfer automatically, and your PIN stays the same. Learn more Mountain travel Winter weather could cause delays in Tahoe, so pack your patience Snowy conditions and an increased number of visitors this weekend will likely result in significant delays throughout North Lake Tahoe. If you take to the road, county and local CHP officials are urging you to pack your patience. Read more Insurance Get a flood insurance check-up The rainy season is far from over—now’s the time to double-check your insurance coverage! Whether you own your home or rent, a quick call to your provider can give you peace of mind and ensure you’re fully protected. Learn more In other news District 5 supervisor to host virtual town hall Feb. 13 to present the transit priority lane plan and discuss parking management updates in North Lake Tahoe Apply now to serve on the Placer County Grand Jury Placer County Offices will be closed Wednesday, Feb. 12, for President Lincoln’s birthday This week in Placer County history On Feb. 5, 1982, at 8:31 p.m., an explosion tore through the calm of the Old Auburn Cemetery. The sound jolted homeowners and rattled windows as far away as Luther Road. The Auburn Fire and Police departments responded.  According to the Feb. 7, 1982, Auburn Journal: “Pranksters fired off a Civil War cannon in the Old Auburn District Cemetery…The explosion knocked the ancient cannon awry on its cement base and flattened a flagpole located directly behind the cannon. Shreds of toilet paper were strewn all over.” Assistant Auburn Fire Chief Keith Lukens said that the pranksters loaded black powder into the cannon, then stuffed it with toilet paper before lighting it off.  An unnamed culprit was apprehended by Auburn policeman Wayne Lankford, who made him agree to make restitution to the Cemetery District in lieu of arrest.  Photo: Firemen inspecting the Old Auburn Cemetery cannon Feb. 5, 1982. Advisory committees and commissions Whether it’s representing your community or sharing your expertise on topics like agriculture or parks, there are always opportunities for you to help advise county leaders on the issues that matter to you most. Recruitment is open now to fill seats on the following committees or commissions, among others. Learn more and apply Current recruitments include: Area 4 Agency on Aging Advisory Council Auburn Cemetery District  Building Board of Appeals  Colfax Cemetery District  County Parks Commission  Economic Development Board  First 5 Placer Children & Families Commission Fish & Game Commission  Flood Control & Water Conservation District Board  Gold Run Cemetery Committee  Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council  Historical Advisory Board Housing Development Advisory Taskforce  In Home Support Services Advisory Committee  Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention  Library Advisory Board  Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council  Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council  Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council  Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council  Sheridan Municipal Advisory Council  Placer County Behavioral Health Advisory Board Placer County Charter Review Committee  Placer County Child Care Advisory Council  Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission  Placer Resource Conservation District  Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council  Planning Commission  Solid Waste Local Task Force Tahoe Cemetery District Wastewater Advisory Committee   Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in...  Rocklin: Storytime at the station Auburn: Placer Land Trust Peaceful Winter Morning Hike, Take a hike, fly a kite ...and many Placer County Library and Placer County Museum events. Visit our regional partners to discover more of the fun happening right here in Placer County! Placer County Visitors' Bureau North Tahoe Community Alliance Tahoe City Downtown Association The Arts Council of Placer County Placer Valley Tourism PlacerGROWN Placer Wine Trail Upcoming public meetings and events Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council, Feb. 6, 6 p.m. Information CANCELED - Olympic Valley Municipal Advisory Council, Feb. 6 Information CANCELED - Olympic Valley Forum, Feb. 6 Information Placer County offices CLOSED for President Lincoln's birthday holiday, Feb. 12 Eastern Placer County virtual town hall, Feb. 13, 6 p.m. Information CANCELED - North Tahoe Regional Advisory Council, Feb. 13 Information Placer County Planning Commission, Feb. 13, 9 a.m. Information To learn about other Placer County committees and commissions and current opportunities to serve your community click here. List of active projects throughout Placer County Projects are listed alphabetically and by Board of Supervisors districts. A hard copy of the list is available at the Placer County Community Development Resource Agency, 3091 County Center Drive in Auburn.  Active Projects Click here to sign up for emergency notifications

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