The ballots are in! New DSAA Board Members were elected at the Annual Membership Meeting on Saturday, August 28th. New members Robert Collins, Mark Himelstein, and Fran Sandwith joined returning members John Kirrene, Ron Kolbe, Nancy Latimer, Alisha Lee, Tamara Lieberman, Maria Montano, and Daniel Wexler. Sincere thanks go to outgoing Board Members Carrie Hoyt, Rebecca [...]
Our Mission
Representing the people of the historic Donner Summit community for the preservation of the area’s rugged mountain character and natural resources by providing active coordination for community development issues.
Read more about the DSAA's Vision and past projects
The River needs your help on September 25th. Join in the 13th Annual Greater Yuba River Cleanup and Restoration Day at one of the 35+ locations. On Donner Summit, meet at 10am at the Soda Springs General Store. To register for the Clean-Up and Restoration Days Click here! The South Yuba River Citizens [...]
New DSAA Board members will be elected at Saturday’s Annual Membership Meeting at Judah Lodge. The ballot will include incumbents John Kirrene, Ron Kolbe, Nancy Latimer, Alisha Lee, Tamara Lieberman, Maria Montano, Sara Taillon, and Dan Wexler along with newcomers ,Robert Collins, Mark Himelstein, and Fran Sandwith. Nominations will also be accepted from the floor on [...]
The Placer County board of supervisors approved the formation of a Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Committee on August 24th. A MAC advises county Supervisors on issues affecting their community. Complete an application if you are interested in becoming one of the five board members appointed by Supervisor Montgomery. Come to the membership meeting for more [...]
Capitol Corridor seeks funds to improve service to Placer County SACRAMENTO BUSINESS JOURNAL – BY Melanie Turner STAFF WRITER The Capitol Corridor Joint Power Authority is seeking $57.2 million in fiscal year 2010 High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail (HSIPR) funds to increase train service to Placer County and improve service reliability in Alameda County. Union Pacific Railroad said [...]
There is plenty going on this weekend to entertain folks on Donner Summit. On the heels of a busy Heritage Trail Museum Tour last weekend, the Donner Summit Historical Society announces the Second Annual Summit Pioneer Awards. The celebration will take place at DSHS’s museum in Soda Springs from 11 am – 4 pm on Saturday, August [...]
Do you think DSAA should provide more education about development? Do you think DSAA should help promote tourist business? How about developing and maintaining trails? You are encouraged to provide your feedback in our online survey. Results of the survey will be discussed at the August 28th Annual Meeting at Sugar Bowl’s Judah Lodge. Click [...]
DSAA is working closely with Supervisors from Nevada and Placer County to discuss issues that affect Donner Summit. Nevada County Supervisor Ted Owens will be attending the August 5th Board meeting for the first quarterly conversation with DSAA. Board meetings are always open to the public. Please join in the conversation and make your voice [...]
