Stacy Fortner for Sierra Club Santa Clarita

11/04/2024

Nauseously
Optimistic

09/17/2024

I was honored to serve on the Groundwater Sustainability Advisory Committee from 2020 to 2021, where I had the opportunity to contribute to the development of our region's Groundwater Sustainability Plan. This experience provided me with a deep understanding of the complexities of water management and the importance of long-term strategies to protect our vital groundwater resources. Through collaboration with community stakeholders, water experts, and policymakers, I helped ensure that the plan reflected a balanced approach, prioritizing both environmental sustainability and the needs of our residents. This role allowed me to witness firsthand the significance of sound water management policies in maintaining our region’s resilience in the face of climate change.

Building on this experience, I am committed to advancing solutions that safeguard our water supply for future generations while promoting responsible growth. As a member of the Santa Clarita Water Board, I will prioritize transparency, community engagement, and sustainable practices in all aspects of water management. My goal is to build upon the work we initiated during the creation of the Groundwater Sustainability Plan by ensuring its implementation is both equitable and effective. I will continue to advocate for policies that protect our water resources, support conservation efforts, and address the unique challenges faced by our region in a changing climate.

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), a landmark law that is driving reductions in the overuse of groundwater, protecting drinking water supplies, and making communities, agriculture and ecosystems more resilient to the impacts of climate change.

05/21/2024

❤SUPER EXCITING❤

In a reversal from the traffic pattern on recent nights, the California Department of Transportation plans to close all lanes on Southbound U.S. Highway 101 Ventura Freeway starting at 11 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, for construction of the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing in Agoura Hills, a project being constructed by Santa Clarita-based C.A. Rasmussen.

Monday night’s closure was the final nightly closure of all lanes on northbound Highway 101 for crews to place large girders over the freeway to construct the crossing.

Tuesday night’s closure is for crews to remove the large crane which placed a total of 82 girders above the freeway, starting over the southbound lanes and then moving to the northbound lanes. This event marks the successful completion of the girder placement work and the end of a nightly full closure of all freeway lanes in one direction at a time.

During the full freeway closure Tuesday night on Southbound Highway 101:

– All lanes on Southbound Highway 101 will be closed at Chesebro Road beginning at 11 p.m.

– Southbound lanes will reopen for traffic by 4 a.m.

– Northbound lanes will stay open all night.

– All southbound traffic will exit the freeway at Chesebro Road and will use a local street detour: South on Chesebro Road, east on Agoura Road, and north on Liberty Canyon Road to the Southbound 101 on-ramp.

– To avoid delays on Highway 101 and the local detour, all freeway motorists are strongly advised to bypass the construction area by using the following all-freeway detour: North on State Route 23 to eastbound State Route 118 to southbound I-405 in the San Fernando Valley.

– The full freeway closure will begin at 11 p.m. but some lanes may begin closing (a partial freeway closure) as early as 7 or 8 p.m.

The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing will reconnect natural habitat that is vital for wildlife to survive and thrive in Southern California. It will be the largest wildlife crossing of its kind. The project has a target date for completion in early 2026. Construction started in 2022.

Caltrans will provide additional construction and traffic information on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, at . Those without an X (Twitter) account can view all the information at twitter.com/CaltransDist7.

Information also is available at the Caltrans web site and at 101wildlifecrossing.org

The public can sign up for free weekly email updates about the wildlife crossing’s construction and closures by sending an email to [email protected] or calling (213) 897-9372.

Caltrans advises motorists, before starting their travel, to check current highway closures at Caltrans’ QuickMap service at Quickmap.dot.ca.gov or by using the free app for digital devices.

Caltrans reminds drivers to “Be Work Zone Alert” and “Slow for the Cone Zone.” Traffic fines are doubled in construction zones.

04/09/2024

ENDINGS & NEW BEGINNINGS 🥹❤

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This week ushers in a moment of profound reflection and heartfelt anticipation for me. As I step into the very last class of the Water Systems Technology course at the College of the Canyons, I find myself standing at the threshold of both an ending and a new beginning. This class isn’t just another ; it represents the culmination of , , and a through every single course the program has offered—without exception.

Each lecture, each project, and each exam has been a stepping stone leading to this , where I pause to look back at the path I've traversed. It’s a path strewn with overcome, gained, and forged. As I embark on this last segment of my here, I carry with me not just the anticipation of completing the program but a profound for the journey itself. In a few weeks’ time, when I have attended the last class and absorbed the final lessons, I will have achieved a feat that seemed daunting at the outset: I will have navigated through every course the program offered, each one a vital piece of the intricate mosaic of my .

This isn’t just the end of a chapter; it’s the laying of the groundwork for the future chapters of my life. As I move forward, I carry with me the lessons learned, the experiences shared, and the unwavering commitment to making a difference in the world of .
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