tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370234642008-07-20T10:35:56.590-07:00Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17963994693964473918noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37023464.post-86378320056900351402008-05-26T13:57:00.001-07:002008-05-26T15:33:50.316-07:00

What is a Solar Trifecta? This is it! Picturesque is not what you necessarily think of when you mention solar power, yet this view of Highway One just south of Monterey is about as close as it gets. How is it a "Solar Trifecta"? Check this out: First, the Dodge truck you see here pulling the trailer is soon to become the main gear shuttle

Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17963994693964473918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37023464.post-44640467893934349122008-05-08T21:21:00.000-07:002008-05-26T17:59:19.280-07:00

Archer School Students Write Letters to their Legislators What better way to conclude your freshman year in high school than by rafting, hiking and camping on the historic and beautiful South Fork of the American River in Coloma, California? For five days this week, the Mother Lode River Center and Santa Barbara Adventure Company played host to seventy members of the freshman class of the

Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17963994693964473918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37023464.post-38597248121700657062008-04-21T13:12:00.000-07:002008-05-08T22:59:17.712-07:00

As you can see, the Exploratorium benefited from the artistic talents of Allen Carrozza whose Earth portrait exceeded our expectations by several parsecs! The Moon portrait is even more remarkable and the "Earthrise" behind the Moon is truly outstanding. You must see it. It is rare to find someone who is an expert in solar installation, an artist, a sculptor and who knows what else? Stay tuned

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Solar Energy Exploratorium Heats Up Today we added PV (photovoltaics) to the Solar Energy Exploratorium! Notice the two new PV panels located just above the solar hot water heater that Greg and Charlie are standing next to. As we mentioned last week in this blog, the thermal hot water heater pictured here is capable of pumping out 28,750 BTUs of solar energy and we are pleased to report it

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Growing Organic Food for Whitewater Eco Rafters on the South Fork of the American River When we established our original garden twenty years ago it was small and located next to the main kitchen. Occasionally the garden thrived, mostly it died, but the herbs, basically a form of weed after all, took over. In 2007, as part of our Greenhouse Gas Action Plan (GAP), we decided to reinvent the garden

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28,750 BTU Solar Hot Water Heater at MaLode Solar Energy Exploratorium: Alternative Energy Education on the American River The purpose of the Solar Energy Exploratorium (SEE) is to provide our students hands-on opportunities to encounter the many ways solar energy impacts our daily lives and the phenomenal potential solar power has to transform our society in positive ways. Our food, the

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For the 2008 season we are pleased to announce dramatic progress toward meeting the goals of our Greenhouse Action Plan. Our "Eco-Bus" is the first 100% waste vegetable oil (WVO) powered bus on the South Fork of the American River, will reduce carbon emissions profoundly each and every time it carries passengers down the highway. On the Chili Bar Run we will achieve up to an 80% reduction from

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American River Whitewater Assured for 2008 Those of you who have visited Lake Tahoe recently know that something exciting is happening in the Sierras. Whether you were chaining up and crawling along in traffic, hunkered down waiting out a blizzard, sliding over a slope, or like my Dog Charlie, just sitting enjoying it, snow is happening up here! For those of us who are anticipating the spring

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PCL Honors South Fork of the American River Heroes P.S. That probably includes you! The annual meeting of the Planning and Conservation League (PCL) held on January 10, 2008 in Sacramento was a gala event involving 330 activists, planners and attorneys with the theme ”A State of Change: How Californians Can Change the World”. Featured speakers included California’s Lt. Governor John Garamendi;

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Calling all RAFTERS!Thanks to your valuable letters written last season to the Sacramento Municipal Utility District(SMUD), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) decided to guarantee recreation water flows on the South Fork of the American River for the next 50 years! Not only do we have guaranteed water in the Summer, we also have guaranteed water on the weekends all the way through

Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17963994693964473918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37023464.post-52410278208089847512007-08-02T13:22:00.000-07:002008-05-19T13:34:20.767-07:00

As promised, here is the Creme Brulee French Toast Recipe!! Ingredients; 1 Stick (1/2 Cup) Unsalted Butter1 Cup Brown Sugar (packed)2 Tablespoons Corn Syrup6 Slices Texas Toast (Crust Trimmed Off)1 1/2 Cup Half & Half1 Tsp. Vanilla1 Tsp. Grand Marnier (or double Vanilla to 2 tsp) Directions In small sauce pan, melt butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup over meduim heat, stirring until smooth and

Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03170293542805969750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37023464.post-20354229155096132772007-06-15T15:19:00.000-07:002008-02-06T17:08:14.607-08:00

It is difficult to watch the news without hearing about human induced climate change and global warming. Although I’ve been aware of this problem since college, I’m not any different than most folks, I could be doing a lot more about dealing with it! (See the entire GAP at www.malode.com/news/scott) The Mother Lode Greenhouse Gas Action Plan (GAP) is our effort to get up to speed on this issue

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These trips are b ooked by the boatload. This means you charter the boat and the number you put in it is up to you, to a maximum of 6 boaters. There is only one price. The river use fee is included. Simple! Availability is limited, so book early. How are they "conservation" trips? Two ways: First, we write letters at lunch on environmental issues; and second, full boats are more energy

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We like email.We like email addresses.We like email addresses so much we're willing to GIVE AWAYa trip on the American River just to get them!I know you like Free Raft Trips, so COME AND GET 'EM! All you have to do is go to the CONTACT US page and send in your email address!It's that SIMPLE. Winners will be notified through email.

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Sat, Aug 11, 2007 - Sun, Aug 12, 2007 A weekend of excitement for the whole family! A day of games, challenges, and high ropes activities followed by a day of whitewater rafting on the South Fork Gorge. A rare opportunity for small families/groups (no minimum number this weekend) to participate on the ropes course. Father-daugter/son, Mother-son/daughter, Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Friends,

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“Quiche a la MaLode” Saturday Morning Breakfast New this season for Saturday morning is the “Quiche a la MaLode” breakfast, which features a special quiche recipe. Borrowed from one of California’s finest hotels, this recipe has long been a closely held secret. This delightful combination of cheeses, eggs and spinach is certain to leave you well fortified for your day on the river. To further

Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17963994693964473918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37023464.post-28935724200696400372007-06-05T14:20:00.000-07:002008-02-06T16:55:40.245-08:00

Scott Scheu Scott Scheu grew up...that's the wrong phrase...was raised right between the South and Middle Forks of the American River, loves it wholeheartedly as evidenced by the fact that after graduating from college and working office job for 4 days in the city, he ripped off his dockers and ran back to the hills where he has been guiding folks downriver full time for the last 4 years. Also an

Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03170293542805969750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37023464.post-28596373550399150252007-05-15T14:03:00.000-07:002008-02-06T17:04:42.821-08:00

Well, the humans out here at Mother Lode have made a decision. They have decided to collaborate with The Red Road Equine Experiential Center! The Red Road works with people helping them make positive changes in the way they work, communicate and live. Using horses as their main tool, you'll see an amazing amount of learning... don't take my word for it though - check them out! If you want to

Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03170293542805969750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37023464.post-70919707495583253912007-02-09T14:11:00.000-08:002007-02-10T16:44:50.091-08:00

Over the years MaLode has supported Wild and Scenic Status for several different California Rivers including the Tuolumne, Merced,etc. These efforts have succeeded in part because of the letters written by MaLode participants. For instance, the Tuolumne River Wild and Scenic campaign coordinated by Friends of the River produced 10,000 letters total. In spite of the fact that we don’t run the “T”

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As many of you no doubt recall, during the 2006 season you were asked to write letters to the Board of Directors of the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD). The purpose was to urge the acceptance of the “Alternative Proposal” for the re-licensing of SMUD’s Upper American River Project (UARP) hydroelectric facilities on the South Fork of the American River. This proposal provided for

Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17963994693964473918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37023464.post-34286718205370164392007-02-09T13:00:00.000-08:002007-06-15T13:05:18.808-07:00

Let’s Go Boating! As winter turns to spring the reasons to go boating just keep increasing! One of my favorite reasons is all the green everywhere. On the North Fork of the American brilliant yellow poppies punctuate the intense green of the hills, and waterfalls tumble carelessly down the steep canyon walls. The Chili Bar run on the South Fork of the American is also famous for its poppy

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Adventurous paddlers in Northern California click here for more North Fork American Spring Rafting info

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