by News Staff | Jan 28, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
As the Owens Valley scrambles for some kind of protection in the apparent drought, Mono Lake protectors have some good news – definite terms in a State Water License for the Department of Water and Power. Geoff McQuilkin, Executive Director of the Mono Lake...
by News Staff | Aug 20, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Incident overview: The Spring Peak Fire was first reported on August 18 at approximately 10:39 a.m. Lightning on August 17 is the primary cause. The fire is burning in light, flashy fuels and is wind-driven. The fire is located approximately 24-miles southwest of...
by News Staff | Aug 19, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
A huge thunderstorm hit the Owens Valley Sunday evening. It was a gully washer that caused alerts for flash floods in Death Valley, sent torrents through residents’ yards and started a dozen or so lightning fires. Tim Dunphy, Acting Fire Manager for the Forest...
by News Staff | Jul 19, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
– Press release Mono County, CA. On Friday, July 12, Mono County’s exhibit at the California State Fair County Exhibit competition was honored with a Gold Award as well as the award for Best for Use of Products, Produce or Artifacts. The county’s exhibit this...
by News Staff | Jan 11, 2012 | Government Agencies/Utilities
On the front page of the Los Angeles Times Monday, a story revealed that Southern California Edison has blocked the use of solar power at facilities in Death Valley and Mono Lake. Edison officials declined to comment on the story that says the national park service...
