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Now Available On-Demand: Virtual Tours Showcase Special Districts Meeting the Moment

By Kristin Withrow posted 01-11-2021 02:08 PM

  
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Four one-hour tours showcasing the many special districts tackling California’s biggest challenges are now available online as examples of districts making a difference throughout the state. In 2020 CSDA took our annual tour series virtual for legislative staff, expanding accessibility and protecting the health of everyone involved. Nearly 200 federal, state, and local officials participated in five tours of 15 special districts focusing on the following pressing topics facing our communities:

 

  • Mitigating Wildfires and Protecting Our Watersheds
  • Adapting to Climate Change and Resource Management
  • Advancing Groundwater Sustainability
  • Protecting the Health and Wellness of Our Community
  • Building Infrastructure to Grow Our Economy

 

To view the four tours now available on-demand and download printable tour packets, visit csda.net/SpecialDistrictsTour.

 

Every year, CSDA organizes educational tours for Capitol staff and other state, local, and federal officials. These tours offer a snapshot experience of the diverse special district sites and infrastructure that provide daily services to millions of Californians throughout the state.

 

At the close of this learning opportunity, Capitol staff and other attendees gain a greater understanding of the special districts communities have formed in an effort to:

 

  • Effectively and efficiently deliver essential local services.
  • Promote accessible and responsive government.
  • Serve unique neighborhoods or regions based on local needs.
  • Build, operate, and sustain critical infrastructure and protect public health and safety.

 

As part of the tour, CSDA surveys attendees before and after the tour to gauge their awareness of special districts. As with past years, the 2020 tours proved effective in improving awareness of special districts and the important services they provide.

Similar to previous years, CSDA worked together with partner associations in developing and presenting the special district tours. Accordingly, CSDA would like to recognize and thank our 2020 tour partners:

 

  • Association of California Healthcare Districts
  • California Association of Resource Conservation Districts
  • California Municipal Utilities Association
  • Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California

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