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Proposition 218 Explained Approved by California voters in November 1996, Proposition 218 represented a new approach to limiting local government revenue powers. While prior actions originating with Proposition 13 of 1978 concentrated mainly on property tax, Proposition 218 changed the focus to two other revenue sources-assessments and fees, and essentially restricts any increase in assessments…

Costs of Effective Asset Management Back in January, we talked about “Effective Asset Management” (EAM).  As you will recall, EAM is essentially developing a management approach to maximize the useful life and minimize the cost of our assets.  The last of the four pillars of EAM is where the rubber hits the roads – Rates…

Water System Flushing and How You Can Help Stinson Water will be conducting routine fire hydrant flushing throughout our service area on Wednesday mornings in March, April and May between 9:00 am and noon. This essential maintenance ensures that our hydrants are fully functional and that water quality remains at its highest standard. Hydrant flushing…

Meet our Newest Board Member – Laurie Ellis New to the Board, Director Laurie Ellis, has been involved with the Stinson Beach community since moving here full time in 2015.  From the outset, Laurie became active in the Stinson Beach Community Center, even becoming a Board member there.  In addition, she enjoyed docent training at…

Happy New Year from Stinson Water! We are always thankful to you for being a valued customer, for trusting us and for giving us the opportunity to serve you. As we close the last chapter of the year, we often reflect on moments and consider any regrets. However, a true new beginning emerges when we…

Holiday Greetings from Stinson Water! We are fortunate in this community to have a number of different traditions celebrated this holiday season.  Regardless of how or what you celebrate, let this season serve as a time to show kindness and compassion, express gratitude, and celebrate with family and friends. On behalf of the Board and…

In Memoriam – Board President Barbara Boucke It is with a very heavy heart that the District announces the passing of Board President Barbara Boucke.  Barbara passed peacefully at home on October 9, 2024. Barbara was a retired certified public accountant and had previously worked as a Senior Manager with Peat Marwick and later KPMG…

Community Wastewater System Feasibility Study The District has been designated by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) as the local regulatory agency for managing and permitting onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTSs) in Stinson Beach.  Both observed and predicted impacts from climate change, as well as increasing degradation of our local surface and ground…

Be Mindful of Your OWTS, i.e. Septic System As we start to creep up on the wet weather season, remember that ground saturation during large rain or flood events can cause your onsite wastewater treatment system (OWTS) to surcharge leading to a surface spill of wastewater, which is a serious health and public safety hazard. …

Making Conservation a California Way of Life On July 3, the State Water Resources Control Board voted to adopt its Making Conservation a California Way of Life regulation (CWOL). The CWOL is a new way of managing urban water use by establishing efficiency goals for urban retail water suppliers in California. This new regulation is…