Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development

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Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development We are the planning and permitting agency for unincorporated
Contra Costa County

We're offering a free, virtual Worm Composting Workshop on December 5, 2026 from 10 am to 12 pm. Vermicomposting, compos...
10/21/2026

We're offering a free, virtual Worm Composting Workshop on December 5, 2026 from 10 am to 12 pm. Vermicomposting, composting with worms, is a space-efficient way to recycle kitchen scraps, reduce landfill waste, and create nutrient-rich worm castings that enhance soil health and plant growth.

All Contra Costa County residents are welcome. To learn more about this event and register, visit https://www.cccrecycle.org

10/14/2026

Happy ! Western Pond Turtles (WPT) – representing both Actinemys pallida (Southwestern) and Actinemys marmorata (Northwestern) – are experiencing rapid declines across their range due to climate change, habitat fragmentation, and urban encroachment. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed federal protections for both species under the Endangered Species Act, highlighting the urgency for proactive conservation measures. Very little is known about WPT nesting behavior or upland habitat use in east Contra Costa County. It is known that upland habitat is critical for nesting, with adult females traveling hundreds of meters from aquatic sites to lay eggs, and hatchlings often remaining in terrestrial environments for many months. However, conservation and restoration efforts typically focus on aquatic habitats, leaving a significant blind spot in our understanding and protection of essential life stages.

The East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy, through a grant from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, is supporting research on WPT. This study, conducted by biologists with the Alameda and Contra Costa Resource Conservation Districts, will help us better understand how to protect habitat for these turtles. Biologists are placing GPS devices to the turtles to track their movements and identify nesting habitat.

We are seeking proposals from nonprofit organizations, affordable housing developers, public agencies, and others servin...
10/14/2026

We are seeking proposals from nonprofit organizations, affordable housing developers, public agencies, and others serving Contra Costa County who are interested in applying for Fiscal Year 2027/28 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME, Measure X Housing, and other affordable housing development funds.

The County is currently seeking proposals for:
🏘️ Production of Affordable Rental Housing Units
🏘️ Increase Affordable Homeownership Opportunities
🏘️ Preservation of Affordable Housing Stock
🏘️ Permanent Supportive Housing Units

Organizations interested in applying for these funds for housing development activities are strongly encouraged to attend the technical assistance meeting we are hosting on Wednesday Oct. 21, 2026 from 10:30 am-12:00 pm on Microsoft Teams.

For more information, please visit http://www.contracosta.ca.gov/aff-hsg-dev.

The Contra Costa County Internal Operations Committee is accepting applications to fill two At-Large member seats on the...
10/09/2026

The Contra Costa County Internal Operations Committee is accepting applications to fill two At-Large member seats on the Fish and Wildlife Committee.

Applications are due by Monday, November 9, 2026 at 5 PM. The Internal Operations Committee will review applications and interviews are anticipated to be scheduled on November 23, 2026.

For more information about the Committee and how to apply, visit https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/4317/Fish-Wildlife-Committee-FWC.

📬 Have you read the Fall 2026 edition of the Sustainability in Contra Costa County newsletter yet?This edition features ...
10/08/2026

📬 Have you read the Fall 2026 edition of the Sustainability in Contra Costa County newsletter yet?

This edition features the following news, announcements, and resources:
🍁 Home Energy Efficiency Workshop on October 8, 2026
🍁 Meet the Sustainability Team!
🍁 Contra Costa's Own Hidden Hero: Ryan Hernandez, Greenbelt Alliance Awardee
🍁 Jody London Honored with the CCEC Lifetime Achievement Award
🍁 County Staff Takeaways from the California Climate and Energy Collaborative Forum
🍁 Contra Costa County Recognized for Leadership in Clean Transportation
🍁 Shoreline Leadership and Tree Plan Academy Participants Honored by the Board of Supervisors
🍁 Building the Workforce for Green Infrastructure
🍁 Sustainability Team Grant Tracker
🍁 Sustainability Team Out in the Community!
🍁 Register Your Student Carpool by October 15, 2026 for a Chance to Win a $250 Shopping Spree!
🍁 Save on Solar and Battery Storage with Bay Area SunShares
🍁 Electric Vehicle Program Spotlight
🍁 New Air Quality Rules Coming Soon

Check out the full newsletter using this link: https://mailchi.mp/dcd/sustainability-in-contra-costa-county-newsletter-fall2026

Subscribe to receive the next edition straight to your inbox!

We're offering a free, virtual Home Composting Workshop on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10 am to 12 pm. Learn how to...
10/06/2026

We're offering a free, virtual Home Composting Workshop on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10 am to 12 pm. Learn how to compost your yard trimmings and food scraps at home! It's simple, beneficial to your health, environmentally friendly, and enriches your garden and yard with nutrients! Save money, save water, and conserve natural resources.

All Contra Costa County residents are welcome. To learn more about this event and register, visit https://www.cccrecycle.org.

The City of Richmond is partnering with Contra Costa County, MCE, and the Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) to o...
10/05/2026

The City of Richmond is partnering with Contra Costa County, MCE, and the Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) to offer a free energy efficiency education workshop for Contra Costa County residents on Thursday, October 8, 2026. This workshop is perfect for those interested in learning about how to save energy at home and what programs are available.

During the event, program representatives from the Contra Costa County Weatherization Program, MCE Home Energy Savings Program, California Energy Commission Equitable Building Decarbonization Program, and BayREN EASE Home Program will describe how each program works, the benefits of each program, eligibility requirements, and how to sign up for the program that best fits the needs of your home. This workshop is primarily focused on programs for renters and homeowners of single-family homes, but all are welcome!

City of Richmond residents are encouraged to register for the in-person event. Residents outside of the City of Richmond are encouraged to register for the virtual event. Register on Eventbrite: https://homeworkshopenergy.eventbrite.com.

Calling all Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre BART Station riders! We're conducting a survey asking how you travel aroun...
10/02/2026

Calling all Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre BART Station riders! We're conducting a survey asking how you travel around the Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre BART station area and what we can do to make your trip better.

The survey is available through October 18, 2026. It will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Take the survey here: https://bit.ly/ph-ccc-access.

Learn more about this planning process on the Contra Costa Centre Transit-Oriented Communities Station Access Study project webpage: https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/10702/Contra-Costa-Centre-Transit-Oriented-Com.

Bay Area SunShares is back this fall! The SunShares program makes it easy for homeowners to get solar and battery storag...
10/02/2026

Bay Area SunShares is back this fall! The SunShares program makes it easy for homeowners to get solar and battery storage by providing discounts with pre-vetted installers. Sign up for the limited-time SunShares discount available between September 1 through November 15, 2026!

☀️ Make your home more resilient
🔋 Save money and reduce your carbon footprint
🏡 Open to property owners in all 9 Bay Area counties

Learn more and sign up for your no obligation quote at www.bayareasunshares.org

Calling all realtors interested in energy efficiency! The Bay Area Regional Energy Network is hosting a free, two-day t...
09/30/2026

Calling all realtors interested in energy efficiency! The Bay Area Regional Energy Network is hosting a free, two-day training about green real estate concepts, principles, practices, and benefits.

Participating realtors will earn the only green designation for real estate agents conferred by the National Association of REALTORS (NAR). This NAR Green Designation course provides NAR's Green Designation certification and is eligible for 16 Continuing Education Units (CEU) with the California Department of Real Estate (DRE).

The training will take place on Wednesday, October 14 and Thursday, October 15 from 9 am to 4:30 pm in Lafayette.

Register for the training today via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nar-green-designation-contra-costa-county-in-person-tickets-2000185095464?aff=oddtdtcreator

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30 Muir Road
Martinez, CA
94553

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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