Yosemite National Park and USGS scientists, in collaboration with academic geologists, recently completed a comprehensive study of rockfall hazard and risk in Yosemite Valley. This internationally peer-reviewed study utilized new data and technologies to map the cliffs and talus slopes, date ancient rockfalls, and perform computer simulations of potential future …
Read More »COVID-19, Homelessness, The Election: What We Learned From Our Valley Votes Survey
With the election coming up next Tuesday, we wanted to delve into what brings voters to the polls. What do they want changed? What do they want candidates to address in their neighborhoods? We decided to ask residents using a survey we called “ Valley Votes 2020 .” We collected …
Read More »Sighting of endangered bee inspires Loyola to survey natural treasures
A large, fuzzy bumblebee landed on a native Rattlesnake Master wildflower planted near a path at Loyola University Chicago’s ecology campus in McHenry County, catching student Kevin White’s attention last … Click to Continue »
Read More »Participate in the Mariposa County Community Survey
Citizens are encouraged to share their thoughts an opinions in an online community survey about County services.
Read More »They withheld info on a weed survey. So Merced mayor wanted to ax the contract
Merced Mayor Mike Murphy and City Manager Steve Carrigan butted heads publicly this week after the administrator did not share cannabis survey results with the council before its members voted … Click to Continue »
Read More »Housing Programs Survey
Mariposa County has embarked upon a program to address critical housing issues in the County. This brief 5 question survey will help us identify the priorities for the County’s housing plan:
Read More »Los Banos’ Memorial receives “A” in national survey; Mercy slips to a “C”
Los Banos’ Memorial Hospital was among a handful of Valley hospitals awarded an “A” grade on patient safety, according to a national survey released this week. More than 2,000 hospitals … Click to Continue »
Read More »Commercial Recycling Survey
To promote the recycling and diversion of solid waste, and to meet the requirements of the Mandatory Commercial Recycling laws, the Mariposa County Solid Waste & Recycling division is conducting a short, 5 question survey on commercial recycling.
Read More »Some people drive distracted despite knowing the danger, UC Merced survey says
People know using their cellphone while driving is dangerous, but they do it anyway, according to a recent survey of UC Merced students. Professor Stephen Wooding and his public health … Click to Continue »
Read More »Mariposa County Survey Press Release
On October 25, 26, and 27, the Mariposa County Health Department, in coordination with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the California Department of Public Health, will be conducting household surveys in several areas of the County.
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