Tag: Scott Valley
“Water is for fighting. Whisky is for drinking” Mark Twain
By Keep Scott Valley Rural A committee of concerned Scott Valley residents, water users and people who value the way of life ensured by the Scott Valley Area Plan and the Scott River Decree. “Water is for fighting. Whisky is for drinking” Mark Twain Few people would criticize the small, […]
Keep Scott Valley Rural’s Water Warning…Will Our Wells Go Dry?
By Keep Scott Valley Rural It is our understanding that if the County Board of Supervisors approves the KCOC expansion the camp will potentially be able drill up to 40 more wells in the hills above our neighborhoods. According to their own calculations, they will use over 37,000 gallons of […]
Mount Hermon’s Application for Kidder Creek Orchard Camp Zone Change (Z-14-01) and Use Permit (UP-11-15)
Dear Honorable Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors, I call for the vote. Based on the information provided in this letter of protest, I believe there is an abundance of justifiable reasons that compels you to deny Mount Hermon’s application to expand the Kidder Creek Orchard Camp (KCOC) from 165 occupancy […]
An URGENT WARNING from Keep Scott Valley Rural!
Although Keep Scott Valley Rural is not opposed to the expansion of the Kidder Creek Orchard Camp children’s program, the camp, now known as Mt. Hermon/Kidder Creek Orchard Camp, is seeking approval to expand from 310 to 844 attendees per day. Their plan includes a massive commercial year-round conference center. […]
White Paper 2-15-23 ASSESSING THE REASONABLENESS OF THE SCOTT RIVER WINTER FLOW MINIMUM OF 362 CFS
ASSESSING THE REASONABLENESS OF THE SCOTT RIVER WINTER FLOW MINIMUM OF 362 CFS By Sari Sommarstrom, Ph.D. Thank You Scott Valley Agriculture Water Alliance Article submissions can be sent to Publisher And thank you for being a part of Siskiyou News
Happy Almost Spring Siskiyou County! Although we can’t tell by looking out our windows.
The recent onslaught of snowy weather has really put the damper on any outdoor garden preparations. I am staying indoors where seed starting is going into full swing. Many people constantly ask me where do I start so many seeds inside the house?…….you asked for it. Here is a quick […]
70MPH Winds Blow Over Large Oak Tree in Etna
On Thursday afternoon just before school was let out for the day, 70-mile-per-hour winds blew over a very large oak tree across Center Street in Etna. We all are so grateful and counting our blessings that no one was harmed. Quick response times from Etna Police, Fire, Ambulance, and Fort […]
Final Thought: SWIF ’23 We Want Forest Healthy And Vibrant
Charnna Gilmore Ric Costales Thank you Ric, your involvement in these complex and often difficult issues for the past several decades has served as an inspiration to me. This recent forum, the Scott Watershed Informational Forum (SWIF), is an annual forum designed to bring information about issues that face our community […]
WHY DO WE LIVE HERE? – PART TWO … OR, SHAKESPEARE (SORTA) IN SISKIYOU COUNTY
The MAD Players Come Through Again I like to write stories featuring Siskiyou County; and the county is a great setting for my novels. Having lived here for more than fifty years, I think I’ve finally made it past the “flatlander” stage, and actually know a little of what I’m […]
