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Amador County
News and Information from Amador County
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Patent Awarded to Turn Mine Waste into Bio-Mineral Fertilizer. |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/12/2019 11:47 PM
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Plymouth, CA...Advanced Materials Processing, Inc. (AMPI) announced the award of their patent for cleaning mine waste and using the resulting deep-core earth as a source for natural fertilizer. Effective July 19, the patent covers the company’s unique, non-toxic process that will extract mercury from mine waste. The process also extracts precious metals like arsenic, gold, silver, lead and cadmium, leaving behind earth that is rich in beneficial minerals. According to Leonard Nanis, former University of Pennsylvania professor of chemical engineering and lead inventor, the patent also covers the company’s process of mixing the rock powder with bio-waste to create a natural fertilizer suitable for sustainable agriculture. The fertilizer will remineralize and restore plant essential nutrients that have been depleted by conventional chemical fertilizers, he said.
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California E-coli Cases: Local Prevention Measures From Amador Public Health |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/09/2019 11:59 AM
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Sutter Creek, CA – Recent confirmed cases of illness underscore the importance of practicing prevention measures when interacting with animals at county and state fairs. Seven cases of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli developed in children after visiting the San Diego California county fair livestock barns. Two children were hospitalized and one has died. “The death of a child is always devastating,” comments Dr. Rita Kerr, Amador County Health Officer. “Prevention measures are important to highlight. Washing hands, keeping human food away from animal areas, and watching children closely are all steps everyone can take to remain healthy at our fair. Even healthy appearing animals can transmit germs.”
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Caples Prescribed Fire on Sunday Continues Restoration Project |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/01/2019 11:24 AM
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Kirkwood, CA...Firefighters on the Eldorado National Forest will burn 143 acres approximately four miles northwest of Kirkwood this Sunday if weather conditions allow. The two units to be burned are within an 8,800 acre multi-year prescribed fire project in the Caples Creek watershed. Depending on fuel consumption and other factors, it may take two days to successfully complete the burn operations. Visitors should not be alarmed by the smoke that will be visible from Highway 88 and Highway 50.
View of 2017 Caples Prescribed Fire from Highway 88 - photo courtesy of Duane Nelson |
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Amador County Civil Grand Jury Final Report - Amador Water Agency |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 06/27/2019 06:47 PM
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Jackson, CA...Amador County Civil Grand Jury Final Report - Amador Water Agency.
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Caltrans District 10 Road Repair & Construction Schedule Through July 6th |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 06/27/2019 10:22 PM
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Angels Camp, CA...The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county, and location of the possible repairs. Weather and other factors can alter their schedule. For the latest report click the following 19-06-52 Road Report or the image below...
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Pet Owners Urged to be Aware of Canine Influenza Virus |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 06/26/2019 11:40 AM
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Sutter Creek, CA – Amador County Animal Control and Amador County Public Health are conducting a joint investigation of a confirmed case of canine influenza virus in a local dog following multiple reports of respiratory illness in dogs over the last week. Due to the extremely contagious nature of the canine influenza virus, all dogs are at serious risk of infection when exposed. Like human flu, dog flu is most dangerous to puppies, seniors, and dogs who are already sick. Canine influenza viruses pose a low threat to people. Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there has been no evidence of spread of canine influenza viruses from dogs to people, nor a single reported case of human infection with a canine influenza virus in the U.S. or worldwide.
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PG&E Hosting Informational Webinar for Community Wildfire Safety Program |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 06/25/2019 01:52 PM
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San Francisco, CA...Next week, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will be hosting its first in a series of informational webinars to share information about its Community Wildfire Safety Program. These webinars will provide an opportunity for anyone who is interested in PG&E’s wildfire safety efforts to receive a presentation from PG&E leadership, ask questions and provide feedback.
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Traffic & Fire Update....Fire Reported Near Old Sacramento Rd / Latrobe Rd |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 06/24/2019 02:29 PM
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Plymouth, CA...Traffic & Fire Update....Fire Reported Near Old Sacramento Rd / Latrobe Rd
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Caltrans District 10 Road Repair & Construction Schedule Through June 29th |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 06/20/2019 05:23 PM
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Angels Camp, CA...The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county, and location of the possible repairs. Weather and other factors can alter their schedule. For the latest report click the following 19-06-39 Road Report or the image below...
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Traffic Update...Vehicle Fire Near Sr88 / Omo Ranch Rd |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 06/14/2019 08:02 PM
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Pioneer, CA...Traffic Update...Vehicle Fire Near Sr88 / Omo Ranch Rd
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