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This new program is part of the state’s latest $270 million investment in the climate fight and California’s transition to a renewable economy.
“State food recovery investments have already provided 142 million meals to Californians in need since 2018,” California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) Director Rachel Machi Wagoner said. “Local food recovery projects provide an incredible opportunity to feed hungry members of our communities instead of wasting unsold food by dumping it in landfills to emit climate super pollutants.”
Local governments, nonprofits, state agencies, schools/universities and tribal governments have until Dec. 16, 2021, to submit their applications for up to $250,000 in Edible Food Recovery Grant Program funding for projects that:
• Rescue and redistribute surplus food instead of sending it to landfills, or
• Prevent food waste that would otherwise be destined for landfills.
Food, yard and other organic waste rotting in landfills emits 20 percent of California’s methane, making it a top source of climate super pollutants in the state. Methane is 84 times more effective at trapping heat in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide.
California’s latest $2.8 million investment in local surplus food recovery projects build on the success of previous CalRecycle grants that, since 2018, resulted in:
• $24 million to 80 local government, nonprofit, school and university projects.
• 142 million surplus, still fresh meals rescued for Californians in need.
• Reduced climate emissions equal to taking 34,862 cars off the road for a year.
• 394 local jobs to collect, store, transport and redistribute surplus food.
CalRecycle’s new Edible Food Recovery Grant Program is part of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s California Comeback Plan, which features a $15 billion climate package — the largest such investment in state history.
It includes $270 million to support a circular economy that advances renewable product manufacturing and reduces climate super pollutants, like landfill methane emissions.
Key circular economy investments over the next two years include:
• $5 million to expand edible food recovery projects to reduce the estimated 1.8 billion edible meals landfilled in California each year.
• $5 million to expand Community Composting programs that increase air-cleansing, green spaces and recycle food waste in disadvantaged communities.
• $20 million to upgrade wastewater treatment plants that turn food waste into clean energy.
• $75 million to spur innovation, raise demand for recyclables and attract green industry to California with CalRecycle’s new Office of Innovation in Recycling and Remanufacturing.
• $165 million to support food and yard waste recycling infrastructure and local implementation costs for SB 1383.
Biggest change to trash in 30 years takes effect Jan. 1, 2022
SB 1383 (Lara, Chapter 395, Statutes of 2016) builds upon California’s commitment to reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions statewide, improve human health, and create green jobs that support resilient local economies.
Starting Jan. 1, 2022:
• California cities and counties must provide organics recycling collection to all residents and businesses.
• Businesses and large food generators must donate unsold food to distribute to Californians in need.
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It will be held from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at 13587 Santa Clara Ave., Clearlake.
A delightful afternoon awaits participants.
They will have the chance to visit with Santa and have their picture taken with him.
There also will be shopping at the lovely little Christmas Store. Get in the spirit while listening to Christmas music.
Enjoy delicious treats traditionally served at an afternoon tea.
Tickets are $45 per adult and $20 for children 12 years of age and younger.
For more information call 707-994-8143.
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The meal will be served from 5 to 8 p.m. at the lodge, 7100 S. Center Drive in Clearlake.
The menu includes chicken cordon bleu with Dijon cream sauce, roasted carrots and parsnips, Parmesan rice pilaf and scalloped potatoes.
The price is $18 for adults and $9 for children ages 9 to 14. Children under age 8 may eat for free.
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The meeting is open to the public.
To participate in the meeting, please register in advance here.
After registering, participants will receive a confirmation email with information, including a link and phone numbers.
The RAC meeting will include presentations on the development of the San Joaquin Desert Hills Special Recreation Management Area Activity Plan and a discussion to determine how the RAC will participate in the process.
The RAC will also be briefed on recreational target shooting impacts to BLM-managed public lands in central California and receive reports from the district and field offices.
The public will be given an opportunity to address the RAC during the meeting at 4:15 p.m. Time for individual public comments may be limited due to the number of persons wishing to speak. Written statements to address the council may also be sent electronically to Serena Baker,
The council advises the secretary of the Interior, through the BLM, on a variety of planning and management issues associated with BLM public lands in central California. The BLM maintains 28 chartered advisory committees throughout the West.
Each citizen-based council consists of members from diverse interests in local communities, who assist in the development of committee recommendations by sharing their unique perspectives.
To learn more about the Central California RAC and see the final agenda, visit https://go.usa.gov/xHrUx. Please contact the BLM for reasonable accommodations to participate.
For specific questions, please contact BLM Central California District Public Affairs Officer Serena Baker at