Reds Meadow Road will be opening this Friday June 17, providing public access to Devils Postpile National Monument, Rainbow Falls, Reds Meadow Resort and recreation sites, trailheads and campgrounds in the Reds Meadow Valley. The Reds Meadow Shuttle Service provided by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, also begins service on June 17 which is mandatory […]
Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument Springville CA – June 9, 2022 Some areas burned in the 2020 Castle and 2021 Windy fires will be open to recreation this summer in the Western Divide Ranger District, Sequoia National Forest. Other areas will remain closed to ensure public safety, protect natural resources, and provide […]
The third session of the Eastern Sierra Council of Governments (ESCOG) Citizen’s Wildfire Education Academy (Academy) will focus on Current U.S. Forest Service (USFS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) 2022 Wildfire Management Plans and Policies. The session is scheduled for Monday, June 20th at […]
Inyo Mono Master Gardener Program will be having a workshop on composting at Home Street Garden Center on May 14 starting at 9:30. Bring your hat, water, and a chair. This event is free and open to the public if you have any questions, please call the UCCE office (760)873-7854.
Coyotes are everywhere so it’s no surprise they’ve shown up in Mammoth Lakes to enjoy an abundance of carelessly discarded people-food. Mammoth Police Department’s Code Compliance Officer Rick Bellis gave a detailed presentation on the species at last week’s Mammoth Town Council meeting to help locals discourage the critters Mark Twain described as a […]
BRIDGEPORT, Calif.— Today, the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest announced its draft decision not to authorize cattle grazing on scenic and biodiverse public lands in the Eastern Sierra. The Forest Service had been reviewing whether to initiate cattle grazing on inactive sheep grazing allotments of approximately 16,500 acres where domestic sheep grazing was discontinued to protect Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep […]
The much-anticipated Eastern Sierra trout season opener is almost here! Before you grab those rods and reels and head out to your secret fishing holes, cast an eye to what is happening on the land and water affecting your favorite world-class fisheries. More Than Planting Keeping streams full of fish takes more than just […]
Strong and gusty winds are expected throughout Southern and Central California on Monday and Tuesday. These winds can topple trees, damage electrical equipment and cause power outages. When winds are in the forecast, planning and preparing are essential. Please share these tips with your readers/viewers to ensure that they remain safe and prepared. […]
The April 5 Eastern Sierra Current Precipitation Conditions are dismal. Water content in what’sleft of the snow pack is at 7.7-inches of water content, 33-percent of normal for April 1. According to a press release from the Courthouse News Service, a team from the California Department of Water Resources had trouble finding a patch […]
The 2021-22 water year got off to a rousing start in early winter with an epic snow dump in the Eastern Sierra. The only problem for area water-watchers: that was pretty much all Mother Nature wrote. The grim implications were one of the topics at last week’s Technical Group meeting. The snow pillows, […]
Mule deer, or muleys, are an iconic species in the Western US. Perhaps you have seen them take bounding, stiff-legged hops through the sagebrush, or noticed their large, mule-like ears. The Mule Deer Migration Corridor Field Trip was postponed last week due to weather, and you can still RSVP for the new date! […]
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