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- Written by: California Department of Fish and Wildlife
CDFW has released two new solicitations to support a variety of remediation, habitat enhancement and conservation projects, and to assist small cannabis cultivators become fully licensed.
Both solicitations are open, continuous and non-competitive.
“We are excited about our new cannabis grant opportunities and look forward to funding a variety of projects that restore and protect California’s diverse natural resources,” said Amelia Wright, CDFW Cannabis Program director. “These solicitations cover a wide range of activities including assisting cultivators with permitting, upgrading road crossings and culverts, cleanup and remediation of illegal grow sites and many other important projects that benefit the environment.”
Applications can be submitted under the Cannabis Restoration Grant Program, or CRGP, revised Qualified Cultivator Funding Opportunity or the Cleanup, Remediation and Watershed Enhancement Funding Opportunity.
More information on the solicitations and pre-application forms can be found on the CRGP website.
In 2022, the CRGP awarded nearly $5 million in grants and expects to quadruple awards this year.
Grants through the CRGP are funded through California’s Environmental Restoration and Protection Account pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code section 34019(f)(2), and may be used to fund the cleanup, remediation, and restoration of environmental damage in watersheds affected by cannabis cultivation and related activities, and to support local partnerships for this purpose.
For questions on CDFW’s CRGP, please email
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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
The Kelseyville Seniors will be serving up delicious treats to benefit the Kelseyville Event Center and the Kelseyville Seniors.
The event takes place on the third Sunday January through May at the Kelseyville Event Center, 5345 Third St., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
On Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 6 p.m. the county of Lake will host a small and micro business owner training in Lower Lake, focused on “Business Start-up and Expansion in 2023.”
This valuable event, hosted by program operator, Community Development Services, or CDS, is part of the county of Lake Small and Micro Business Assistance Program, funded through the State of California’s Community Development Block Grant program.
Participants will receive information and assistance in the following subject areas:
• Developing your business plan;
• Knowing your customer;
• Revenue and cost forecasting;
• Funding your business; and
• Workforce development.
These are some of the building blocks you need to take your business from an idea or concept to reality, and this event is well suited to those thinking about starting a business, as well as existing business owners with five or fewer employees.
There is no cost to attend, but space is limited, and is it expected there will be significant interest.
If you, or a current or prospective business owner you know, would like to attend, call the program operator, Community Development Services, at 707-279-1540 or email
Any further questions can also be directed to 707-279-1540 or
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The Restaurant Expo is a free two-day networking and training event focused on providing expert support to new and existing owners of restaurants, food trucks and other food service businesses.
The Expo will be held on Jan. 30 at Woodland Community College and Jan. 31 at Mendocino Community College. Both days will start at 10 a.m.
Sessions will be presented in person, and via zoom. Sessions will include many aspects of running a food business including, food sourcing, menu pricing, payroll and human resources, and much more.
On the evening of Jan. 30 at 5:30 p.m. Lake EDC will host a networking event at The Ripe Choice for participants to mingle and network with real estate professionals, lenders and other industry collaborators.
The inaugural Lake County Restaurant Week will span the week of Feb. 5 to 11.
Coordinated by the Lake County Chamber of Commerce, residents will be encouraged to try a new restaurant around the lake — restaurants from every corner of the county will participate with prix-fixe menu, small plates, or feature Lake County produce or product at a discounted price.
Tickets are not necessary for this delectable week of discounted dining, but reservations are recommended.
To learn more about the Restaurant Expo and networking event, or to sign up to attend, visit https://www.lakecountycaedc.org/restaurant-expo or email
To learn more about how to participate as a restaurant in Restaurant Week, email