Located on the South side of Highway 88 three miles East of Pine Grove, Mokelumne Bluffs Nature Estates takes a step towards environmental awareness and recognition.
MOKELUMNE BLUFFS NATURE ESTATES SUBDIVISION PROJECT HIGHLIGHTED IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSION DOCUMENT
The Mokelumne Bluffs Nature Estates Subdivision project has been selected as a project which will be highlighted in a document being created by the Local Government Commission as a leader in implementation of Low Impact Development (LID) Principles in the Northern California Foothills.
The Mokelumne Bluffs Nature Estates Subdivision project has been selected as a project which will be highlighted in a document being created by the Local Government Commission as a leader in implementation of Low Impact Development (LID) Principles in the Northern California Foothills. Project Manager Krista Clem said she is excited that the project is being recognized for implementing the LID elements, which include planning for LID from the first planning phase, hiring renowned wildlife biologist Terry Strange as a consultant, and including items such as building envelopes, bio-swales, rock lined culverts rather than underground storm water systems, minimization of non-porous surfaces, and homeowner education packets to help insure that the ideas are carried forward by purchasers of lots within the subdivision. In fact, the project has successfully implemented design principles which will insure that at a maximum only approximately 30% of the entire site is impacted by development.
Hopefully this is an early step towards a great new green housing development here in the Amador County foothills. Know that as Amador County’s first EcoBroker® certified REALTOR® I am looking forward to helping this project along.
The wind that blows over the mountain will soon be powering Kirkwood Mountain Resort!
Just above the top of Amador County, Kirkwood Mountain Resort is working to be the first ski area in the area to meet the lion’s share of its electrical needs with renewable energy generated right on site.
The resort witch actually sits in Alpine County has come to an agreement to purchase 20 high tech wind turbines from Synergy Power Corp. of Reno, Nevada. These turbines will be hooked up to the resort’s present power system and should supply 6,000 kwh per day, or about 20 % of the peak winter demand, and just about all of the summer needs.
The project’s plans are still in the early days but if it passes muster the Turbines could be spinning up by 2010.
Even though a number of Tahoe and other area ski resorts have been shrinking their energy and C02 impacts by purchasing renewable energy for years, Kirkwood looks to be the first to generate on-site as opposed to buying credits or power generated remotely
Kirkwood is also installing solar arrays over parking lots and upgrading the old “dirty” diesel generation plant that they rely on now for a cleaner natural gas system.
For more information on green real estate in Amador County look here!
See what Joanne Hanson has to say about ski resorts in her area using wind power.
Amador City, The smallest incorporated city in California, has all of the charm and old gold rush feel that sets Amaodor County apart from all of the other areas of this great state. Not to mention André's Bakery. If you've been you know...
Amador City sits on highway 49 just North of Sutter Creek, less than an hour from Sacramento. If you are coming out to see the area, click over to Mainstreet Brokers first to see what's up.
Spanning multiple climatic regions, picturesque Amador County climbs from the edge of the San Joaquin Valley to the crest of the High Sierra mountain range. 
Even though we are most well known for the Gold Rush era charm of the quaint towns nestled in each valley along highway 49, Amador County has all of the amenities that anyone needs. 
We enjoy all four seasons and Amador County has areas to enjoy each season’s special activities.
Real estate in Amador County is just as varied as the climates. In Amador County you can find new homes, or houses that have been here for well over a hundred years, single house lots in town or ranch land with hundreds and hundreds of acres. The people are nice and even though most of the Gold Rush is over, Treasures are abundant here in Amador County, “The Mother Load.”
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As you look at relocating to Amador County I know you will have questions. Everything from “How far is the closest hospital?” to “how hot does it get here?” With schools, houses of worship, parks, and local fun spots, all coming up as things you need to know about.
This post is a work in progress on these questions and many more. If you have any questions about Amador County that I have missed, Please, ask me and if I don’t know, I will gladly find out.
To hit on a few of the high spots:
Amador County area weather
Amador County Public Transportation
Amador County area Golf Courses
Amador County Public Schools
Property taxes in Amador County
Who wants to live in a town called Bedbug?
So you need a place to have some fun in Ione?
Amador County zoning district designations, What you can do or build where.
Amador County Farmers' Markets
Stockton, Check out this great new area arena.
Lake Camanche
Again, This is just a start, Please send me your thoughts and additional questions. I'm here to help!
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Small town service, world-class creativity and environmental awareness. Amador County's 1st. EcoBroker® & GREEN des. Helping people with real estate needs in the gold rush foothills of Amador County.
At Mainstreet Brokers we know that we are the little guy in town. But we are the real thing, a small town Main Street real estate brokerage house. We try harder, and each customer is very important to us. You will not just be one of many nameless, faceless, paychecks at Mainstreet Brokers. You will be an important client, and a neighbor! Although we are small we have all the services you need for your real estate situation. We live in the community, our homes are here in Amador County. So please, get in touch, drop by or zap us an email. We would love to take you out for a piece of pie and a cup of Joe at the local Cafe.
Michael I. Pulskamp Is proud to announce that he has earned Amador County's first EcoBroker Certified(R) Designation. And Now Amador County's first N.A.R. GREEN designation.
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Althow we at Mainstreet Brokers work with all sorts of real estate, I have a special place in my heart for straw bale and green construction. I also love historical homes. I serve the needs of both sellers and buyers in Amador County and the surrounding areas. Some of the towns and areas I can help you with are:
We also serve Calaveras, Sacramento, El Dorado, and San Joaquin Counties.
With my EcoBroker® and N.A.R. GREEN designation background, networking, and contacts, I can help you with healthy, energy efficient, beautiful and profitable real estate choices. Call me today to talk about your wants and needs.
I am especially excited about Natural and Green buildings. I am planning on building my own Straw Bale home in the future, and I have worked on a few other peoples straw bale projects. Both my wife and I have been members of CASBA (California Straw Builders Association) for years.
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"We were pleased w/ Mike’s attentiveness. We appreciated his input w/ the difficult experience we had w/ a prior agent. We only felt he was very genuine."
Trish & Brian V.
"Thanks Mike...you are wonderful!"
Jennifer M.
" I was aware of some of these issues, but not to the depth you have explained Michael. Thanks."
Wayne P.
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