Orestimba Creek Feasibility Study - Stanislaus County

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Economics Appendix – Draft Report - Orestimba Creek Feasibility Study, Stanislaus County, California – September 2012 from outside the community of Newman. Goods and services will be required such as food and lodging for a portion of the workers who will be welcomed by local businesses. Anecdotal evidence however indicates that with transient workers come issues that may be negative. Congestion of roads, cafes, and other places of business may place a strain on local residents that appreciate the more casual and slower paced lifestyle of the small community. Additionally, just the appearance of a number of “strangers” in town will give some residents reason to pause and be concerned for their personal safety and for the well-being of their children and property. Community leaders need to be aware of these issues and plan ahead for ways to mitigate possible apprehension of the permanent residents. A flood event of any size can cause significant problems with all residents of the community. However, certain groups within the community are more vulnerable to the flood event and therefore could disproportionately affect reconstruction efforts. These groups will be identified and discussed concerning their capabilities to cope with the hazards related to a flood event. The following discussions will address demographic groups or group characteristics which are particularly vulnerable to change. These include: income levels, gender, race and ethnicity, age, employment loss, rural vs urban, residential property, renters, education, population growth, and medical services. These characteristics provide the foundation for the social effects analysis. Study Area The study area is the Orestimba Creek floodplain which includes the community of Newman and surrounding the rural area located in Stanislaus County. The mild Mediterranean climate, rich soils, and ample water make it one of the best agricultural areas, positioning the area as a global center for agribusiness. Founded by Simon Newman in 1888, the City of Newman is located on the west side of California's Central Valley. Officially incorporated in 1908, with the official slogan of "The Cream Pitcher of the Pacific”, Newman is home to approximately 10,000 people and continues to grow. Located directly on California's Highway 33 and five miles from Interstate 5; George Hatfield State Park is located three miles southeast of town and the San Luis Reservoir approximately twenty minutes south. The characteristics of the people that live within the County of Stanislaus need to be discussed to provide a basis for social analysis. Stanislaus County has a land area of 1,494 square miles and includes a water area of 20.9 square miles. It’s county population in July 2008 totaled 510,694 (91% urban, 9% rural), with a population density of 341 people per square mile. There is an estimated institutionalized population of 3,440. Races in Stanislaus County, and the City of Newman California in 2010 include the following: 90
Economics Appendix – Draft Report - Orestimba Creek Feasibility Study, Stanislaus County, California – September 2012 Stanislaus County Newman White 50.0% 35.7% Hispanic 38.9% 60.0% Other race 1.9% 1.6% Black 2.8% 1.2% American Indian .7% .4% Asian 5.0% 1.1% Other Pacific Islander 0.5% Approximately 78 percent of Stanislaus County’s population resides in incorporated places. The city of Newman is located 22 miles from Turlock 25 miles from Modesto, both located in Stanislaus County. Regional services, such as higher education, elder care, or medical services are provided to Newman residents by these larger metropolitan areas. 91
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