Contra Costa County DCD The Department of Conservation and Development (DCD) is the planning and permitting agency for unincorporated Contra Costa County.

Contra Costa County, CA, USA
Joined October 2020
Happy #WildlifeWednesday! Through a CA Dept of Fish & Wildlife grant, the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy is supporting research on Western Pond Turtles. The study will help us better understand how to protect turtle habitat using GPS devices to track their movements
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We're holding a virtual technical assistance meeting on 10/21 (10:30 am-12 pm) for nonprofits, affordable housing developers & others interested in applying for FY 27/28 CDBG, HOME, Measure X Housing & other housing development funds. For more info, visit contracosta.ca.gov/aff-hsg-d…
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The Contra Costa County Internal Operations Committee is accepting applications to fill 2 At-Large member seats on the Fish & Wildlife Committee. For more info on the Committee & how to apply, visit contracosta.ca.gov/4317/Fish…
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📬 Have you read the Fall 2026 edition of the Sustainability in Contra Costa County newsletter yet? Check out the full newsletter at mailchi.mp/dcd/sustainabilit… and subscribe to get the next edition delivered straight to your inbox!
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We're offering a free, virtual Home Composting Workshop on October 24, 2026, from 10 am-12 pm. Learn how to compost your yard trimmings & food scraps at home! All Contra Costa County residents are welcome. To learn more about this event & register, visit cccrecycle.org
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Richmond is partnering with Contra Costa County, MCE & BayREN to offer a free energy efficiency workshop for residents. This workshop is for those interested in learning about how to save energy at home & what programs are available. Learn more & register: homeworkshopenergy.eventbrit…
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Calling all Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre BART Station riders! We're conducting a survey asking how you travel around the BART station area & what we can do to make your trip better. The survey is available through Oct. 18, 2026 online: bit.ly/ph-ccc-access
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Bay Area SunShares is offering limited-time discounts on home solar and battery storage systems this fall between September 1 and November 15, 2026. Backup power, lower bills + vetted installers. Learn more and sign up: bayareasunshares.org
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Calling all realtors interested in energy efficiency! @bayren_official is hosting a free, two-day training about green real estate concepts, principles, practices, and benefits. Register for the training today via Eventbrite: eventbrite.com/e/nar-green-d…
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Join us for Contra Costa County’s Annual Block Party tomorrow (4-7 pm) at the Pleasant Hill Library. Look out for DCD staff tabling about energy efficiency programs & the Contra Costa Centre Transit-Oriented Communities Station Access Study! Learn more at bit.ly/3ywI1va
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Richmond se está asociando con el Condado de Contra Costa, MCE y BayREN para ofrecer un taller gratuito de eficiencia energética. Este taller es para quienes estén interesados en aprender cómo ahorrar energía en casa y qué programas están disponibles. homeworkshopenergy.eventbrit…
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Richmond is partnering with Contra Costa County, MCE & BayREN to offer a free energy efficiency workshop for residents. This workshop is for those interested in learning about how to save energy at home & what programs are available. Learn more & register: homeworkshopenergy.eventbrit…
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We're holding a virtual technical assistance meeting on 10/21 (10:30 am-12 pm) for nonprofits, affordable housing developers & others interested in applying for FY 27/28 CDBG, HOME, Measure X Housing & other housing development funds. For more info, visit contracosta.ca.gov/aff-hsg-d…
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We're seeking proposals for FY 2027/28, FY 2028/29 & FY 2029/30 CDBG & ESG grant funds. These funds must primarily benefit low-income residents or communities of the county. The kickoff meeting will be on October 15, 2026 at 1:30 pm via Zoom. Learn more at contracosta.ca.gov/4823/Comm…
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On 9/15, the Board received a presentation of the Tree Plan Academy & Shoreline Leadership Academy. Thank you to participants of the Academies for your time & commitment to making the county healthier & more resilient. Watch the full presentation here: youtu.be/eCfP4Db8P4E?si=cmt7…
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Calling all small businesses in West Contra Costa! County Economic Development staff & partners will be connecting local business owners to underutilized business resources during the next "Taking Your Business to the Next Level" Workshop. Register at tinyurl.com/4bhdjhp2
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Ryan Hernandez, Assistant Deputy Director for DCD, has been chosen as 1 of Greenbelt Alliance’s Hidden Heroes of the Greenbelt for his work developing the Contra Costa Resilient Shoreline Plan🎉 Learn more about the Contra Costa Resilient Shoreline Plan at contracosta.ca.gov/9981/Cont…
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We are excited to share this Measure X-funded initiative with nonprofits serving East County! Los Medanos College & the Antioch Chamber of Commerce opened the 2026 RFP for the East Contra Costa County Nonprofit Capacity Building Initiative. Learn more at losmedanos.edu/news/lmcnews/…
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Calling all Multifamily Property Owners: Unlock energy-saving rebates & financing for your multifamily buildings! Join EBRHA & BayREN’s webinar with MCE & GoGreen Financing to discover incentives, resources & affordable upgrade pathways. Register today: ebrha.com/events/your-guide-…
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The Contra Costa County Internal Operations Committee is accepting applications to fill 2 At-Large member seats on the Fish & Wildlife Committee. For more info on the Committee & how to apply, visit contracosta.ca.gov/4317/Fish…
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