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MASKS REQUIRED TO COME INTO THE OFFICE

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Hello everyone.
A big THANK YOU to everyone that has helped in keeping our office as germ free as possible.
We have been very good over the last year+ and kept viruses at bay here at the Pine Cove Water District.

Lately, we have noticed that people either don’t see or ignore our multiple signs on the front door stating the requirement of wearing a mask before entering. Even though there is no “mandate” for mask wearing, as long as the numbers are high, we are requiring mask wearing and limited entry in the office.

PLEASE for the safety of EVERYONE, DO NOT come to our office without wearing a mask. Even if you are dropping off a payment.

No mask? Don’t want to wear a mask? Put the payment through the mail slot in the front door, mail, or call in.

It is extremely frustrating to go through these safety measure to have our notices completely ignored.

Please please please, help us stay safe.

Thank you.

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US Forest Services in Riverside County

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Just a quick update that I received from Jon King and his San Jacinto Trail Report. Want to see the full report? Click here and give him a follow.

Full fire restrictions are in place on Forest Service lands, as described here. All campfires anywhere in the San Jacinto mountains, including at all USFS campgrounds and yellow post sites, are now prohibited. The total fire ban has finally been extended to Riverside County lands starting 23rd August, including for example the Hurkey Creek campground (thanks to Dan Roberts for updates on the county situation).

The U.S. Forest Service ranger station in Idyllwild remains closed due to USFS coronavirus protocols. Apparently it is unlikely to reopen before October, but possibly much later. Hiking and camping permits are nevertheless required for USFS lands, and should be available at the kiosk outside the ranger station. The State Park ranger station reopened about six months ago.

WEATHER A few days of temperatures around (or even below!) seasonal for the first time in two months came to an end early this week. Daytime high temperatures will again be above average for August starting Wednesday 25th, with overnight low temperatures in particular being well above seasonal, before cooling again to about average in the first couple of days of September. As mentioned above, monsoonal rains are a possibility from 29th August to at least 2nd September. Fire risk remains severe.

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Earthquake Preparedness

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With the most recent swarm of earthquakes in Northern California, I thought it was time to remind everyone about being prepared for earthquakes.
Earthquakes can be extremely destructive causing down power lines, loss of water, destruction of roads and homes. In the event of a massive quake in our area are we as prepared as we need to be for our survival?

Its great idea to think about how to earthquake proof your home now to minimize the extent of the damage. Starting with anchoring bookcases and large furniture to walls and installing latches on drawers and cabinet doors to keep contents from spilling out. Learn more about our community’s disaster preparedness plans. Create a personalized family plan with escape routes and emergency meeting place. Its recommended to establish a contact person to communicate with concerned relatives and it is a good idea that this person be out of state because if all the local lines are tied up they can help. It is important that all family members know where the gas, electric and water main shutoff controls are in your home and how to turn them off if there is a leak or electrical short. Keep the tools necessary for emergency shut offs close by.

Put together an emergency kit and make sure all household members know where it is. Some important items to include in your kit are:

  • WATER – 1 gallon of water per person per day for at least 3 days. (Store more than 3-day supply of water, if possible).
  • FOOD – Store at least a 3-day supply of non-perishable food for all members of your home, including pets. Include a non-electric can opener for canned food.
  • FLASHLIGHT/RADIO – You will need to be able to charge these items without electricity. Your flashlight and radio should be either hand-cranked or battery-powered, and stored with extra batteries.
  • MEDICAL – Include first aid kit, prescription and non-prescription/over-the-counter medications, and medical supplies.
  • SANITATION – Pack supplies for sanitation, such as hand sanitizer, towelettes, paper products, feminine products, and plastic bags, to use if water resources become limited.
  • BATTERIES/CHARGING DEVICE – Include mobile cell charger it should be hand-crank, solar, or able to be charged from a car outlet. Batteries will be necessary for flashlights, radios, etc.
  • CLOTHING AND BLANKETS – Long sleeves and long pants, thick-soled shoes, and work gloves to protect yourself after the earthquake, and a sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person.
  • WHISTLE – Include a whistle to signal for help.
  • CASH – Store at least $100 in cash in case ATMs are not functioning after the earthquake.
  • FIRE EXTINGUISHER – Earthquakes can cause fires to break out; have a fire extinguisher so you can put out any small fires. Use a fire extinguisher only if you are physically capable.
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Update from The PCWD Office

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Welcome to Summer!!
The sun is shining, the plants are blooming, and we are looking forward to seeing happy faces outside.

While the mask requirements have eased across the state, we are still staying extra diligent with asking people to mask up before coming into the office and limit amount of people that are in at a time.

Have you lost a pair of reader glasses? We have a pair here in the office that were left.

Bills are due July 1st. There is a $15.00 late fee that will be applied to all accounts that are not paid by the due date.
At this point, I’m not sure I would rely on the postal service to get your check to us in time but you can always drop off your payment night or day by coming in and saying hi or thru the slot on the front door.
You can log onto your account online and pay with a Visa/Mastercard/Discover, or E-check. There is a merchant fee of $3.00 per hundred spent for this option. To register your account online, you will need your account number and the Municipality Code of PineCoveWDCA. Go to our website at www.pcwd.org and click the “Billing” tab. Follow the links from there.
If you are signed up for the ACH Auto Draft payment option, your bill will be automatically paid on the 1st.

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Do you have your Emergency Kit ready?

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We’re starting to get into our fire season and it’s always a good idea to prepare or freshen up your Go Bag. Now is the time to make sure any non-perishable foods are up to date, fresh water replaces last year’s water, chargers are charged, and more in case of an emergency. I have 1 bag by the front door and 1 in my truck.

Build an Emergency Evacuation Kit Including:

  • Jugs of Water for washing / cooking
  • Bottled Water for drinking
  • Non-perishable food
  • Copies of prescription medications
  • Cell Phone chargers
  • Bedding including sleeping bags & pillows
  • Extra change of clothes
  • Battery operated radio
  • Extra batteries
  • Flashlight
  • First-aid kit
  • Copies of important documents (like your drivers license, SS card, proof of residency, insurance policies, wills, deeds, birth and marriage certificates, etc.)
  • Pre-pack non-replaceable, personal items that you can quickly move to a vehicle if you are instructed to evacuate
  • Physical list of important phone numbers (in case your electronics aren’t charged)

Talk to your family, friends, neighbors and make a plan!  Decide where to meet, where to stay, where you are going. If you have pets plan ahead for them as well and have prepared go bags for them. If you do not have a car, make a plan ahead of time… ask a friend or a neighbor ahead of time, if you can ride off the hill with them.   If you have a car, keep 1/2 tank of gas in it at all times.  If the power goes out, the stations may not be able to pump gas unless they have a generator and even then they may only be able to take cash payments. Remember, in case of an emergency the number one priority is safety first. Proper advanced preparations can ease the stress of evacuation and help you make sure all the necessities are not left behind or forgotten.

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Apples, aphids, and ladybugs

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Little apple buds starting to appear

The sun is shining, the birds are building, and the foliage is blooming.
We have the first buds starting on the apple trees and aphids have already found the milkweed. Ladybugs are in short supply and we are looking for any leads on LARGE quantity of live lady bugs.

We are happy to report that a few ladybugs have found their way to our milkweed but with the amount of aphids we’re seeing, we need a whole army. Local suppliers seem to be out and we are wary of having ladybugs shipped and end up arriving dead. Do you have a lead on ladybugs? Let us know so we can help keep our Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary free of aphids without using anything that will harm the butterflies or their larvae.

We hope the few ladybugs we have find the aphids
See those yellow dots – those are aphids 🙁

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Rain Barrels

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We are excited to bring back the rain barrels. We have had enough interest to get an initial order started.

If you are still interested in purchasing a rain barrel, please let us know as soon as possible.

The “Ivy” rain barrel is available in black with all components included to start collecting and reusing your rainwater! Price is $76.00 and you will be sent an invoice.

Made in the USA
Dimensions: 42.5”(h) x 22”(w) x 18”(l)
50 gallons
50% recycled plastic
Locking lid
Linking capacity
2 overflow ports
Meets EPA safety standards
Opaque HDPE material – screened inlet

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Mulch and Wood Chips Available

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Thinking gardening time is just around the corner? Just in time for spring cleaning, the PCWD offers free mulch and wood chips to its customers. If you are interested in either wood chips or mulch just come on by the Dutch Flats location anytime. Both are great for gardening, holding in moisture of soil and they make a nice added touch to spruce up your yard or potted plants.

You must bring your own materials to gather or shovel and haul the mulch or wood chips away. If you are planning on gathering a large amount on your own, please let us know in the office as we want to be sure there is enough for everyone.

If you need a larger load of either call the office and we can deliver a dump truck load for $125 delivery charge.

APRIL SPECIAL
Get a dump truck load of WOOD CHIPS for ONLY $75.00
Our deliveries are around 9 cubic yards and you just need to indicate where to leave the pile.

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Celebrate the Heart of Nature with RivCoParks!

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Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District posted a Facebook event (https://www.facebook.com/events/404287604008432/) that caught my attention. Being a new full time resident and employee of the water district I have been interested in learning as much as I can about our fabulous water and here is an excellent opportunity.

Information below copied from the Facebook event page linked above:

Love is in the Air ❤ Come Celebrate the Heart of Nature with RivCoParks! We’re sharing our love of the Santa Ana River Watershed that flows through our communities and provides habitat for our local wildlife. Each day we will be posting videos, crafts and fun activities to our Facebook Page for you and your family to participate in “I LOVE MY WATERSHED” week!

Here’s the schedule of events:

MON 2/15 – 10 AM: What is a Watershed?
Join Park Aide Sami Whitcher and find out what exactly a watershed is and why RivcoParks is Celebrating their love for the Santa Ana Watershed!

TUES 2/16 – 10 AM: I Love My Watershed Demonstration
How do we affect the watershed and what can we do to help keep our watershed a healthy and thriving place for all who call it home? Find out with Park Aide Sami Whitcher for a watershed demonstration.

WED 2/17 – 10 AM: Watershed Model Craft with Bald Eagle
Join Miss Sue from Hidden Valley Nature Center and create your own watershed model complete with a bald Eagle flying overhead. You may pick up a free craft kit every Saturday from 10am-1pm this month in front of Hidden Valley’s Outdoor Classroom at our Discovery Station while supplies last.

THURS 2/18 – 10 AM: I Love My Watershed Storytime
Story time for the littlest nature lovers with Miss Sami reading, The Little Raindrop by, Joanna Gray.

FRI 2/19 – 10 AM: Bald Eagles Love the Watershed too!
Soar on in to join Park Aide Charity Hagen, learn all about extraordinary bald eagles, their reliance on, as well as, contribution to a healthy watershed, and their elaborate courting display!

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