Monday, September 26, 2011

Assemblymember Olsen to Host 2011 Natural Resources Summit Motherlode Fairgrounds

Assemblymember Olsen to Host 2011 Natural Resources Summit MODESTO – Assemblymember Kristin Olsen, R-Modesto, will host the 2011 Natural Resources Summit in Sonora on September 29th and 30th.
The purpose of the two-day event is to examine ways to responsibly manage our state's precious natural resources and to discuss water issues in California.
WHO:             Assemblymember Kristin Olsen, R-Modesto                    
                       Tuolumne County Alliance for Resources and Environment (TuCARE)
 WHAT:          Hosts 2011 Natural Resources Summit and Forest Tour. The event begins with a forestry tour to educate participants on the connections between healthy forest management and improved air quality, decreased wildfire risk and even increased water supply. The day following the tour there will be a half-day summit with state and nationally-recognized experts on water policy.

Guest speakers include:·     
 Doug Demko, Fish Bio·     
 Randy Fiorini, Delta Stewardship Council·        
Barry Hill, USDA Forest Service
**There is no cost to attend. Members of the public wishing to attend can register for the event by contacting Olsen’s district office at 209-576-6425. Additional information and online registration is available on Olsen’s website at http://arc.asm.ca.gov/member/25/
WHEN:          Thursday, September 29th                       
Forest Tour: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, September 30th                       
Summit: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
WHERE:       Mother Lode Fairgrounds, Sonora                       

Assemblymember Kristin Olsen, R-Modesto, represents the 25th Assembly District in the California Legislature, which includes the communities of Angels Camp, Chowchilla, Hughson, Mammoth Lakes, Mariposa, Modesto, Oakdale, Oakhurst, Riverbank, Sonora, and Waterford. #  #  #

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