May 9, 2025

Calaveras County Water District (CCWD), Tuolumne Utilities District (TUD), Twain Harte Community Services District (THCSD), Utica Water and Power Authority (Utica), and Union Public Utility District (UPUD), are proud to announce their ongoing collaborative efforts to enhance wildfire resiliency in the foothills and help inform the public on the role of public water agencies in wildfire response.

With the increasing threat of wildfires, these foothill agencies have joined forces to continue to enhance wildfire preparedness and resiliency, and public information within our region. By implementing a comprehensive approach and engaging local agency and community partners, these combined efforts aim to create a safer and more resilient community.

The primary initiative of the group was to develop a comprehensive and coordinated public information campaign aimed at raising awareness about the role that public water agencies play in enhancing wildfire resiliency. An informative flyer detailing this information can be accessed by clicking on the link below:

Tune in This Weekend 

In the spirit of transparency and community engagement, the General Managers of TUD and UPUD, along with CAL FIRE Chief Casci and Twain Harte CSD Fire Chief Gamez, will appear on Motherlode Views this weekend to discuss:

• The role of water agencies in wildfire response
• Ongoing coordination between water and fire agencies
• What residents can do to protect their properties and communities

📻 Broadcast Schedule:

• Saturday & Sunday, May 10–11 at 9:30 a.m. on KVML
• Sunday, May 11 at 9:00 a.m. on Star 92.7
• Sunday, May 11 at 10:00 a.m. on KKBN

This joint effort underscores the importance of inter-agency cooperation in facing the challenges posed by wildfires. By combining resources and knowledge, our community is better equipped to safeguard lives, properties, and vital water infrastructure.

Community members are encouraged to tune in to Motherlode Views this weekend to gain valuable insights into how our water agencies are working together to build a wildfire-resilient future.

If you missed it over the weekend, click here for the Motherlode Views panel discussion