Thursday, June 30th, 2011 by Abby, Mono Lake InterncloseAuthor: Abby, Mono Lake InternName: Abby Rivin Title: Mono Lake Intern About: As a first year intern Abby is usually overheard saying, "I can't believe they are paying me to do this." Originally hailing from the cornfields of Indiana, Abby is in awe of the Mono Basin. She is involved in a variety of important projects, from upgrading the research library to leading tours at South Tufa and assisting with canoe tours. Abby brings a lighthearted approach to her work and often keeps her coworkers laughing, hysterically, for hours.See All Posts by Abby (3) Contact Abby
Morgan Lindsay and Abby Rivin with the nearly 1,000 letters protesting closure of the state park at Mono Lake. Photo by Elin Ljung.
930 letters and 280 petition signatures were sent to Governor Jerry Brown, Director of California State Parks Ruth Coleman, Senator Ted Gaines, and Assemblywoman Kristin Olsen to protest the pending closure of Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve. Since its creation in 1982, the Reserve has provided the management and educational programs needed to protect the lake. These programs function with the support of many hard-working volunteers and private funding, which would be lost if the park closed. Closure of the Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve will produce no saving for the state and will place the ecological resources of Mono Lake in jeopardy. Please add your voice to the thousands who want to see Mono Lake stay open!
Wednesday, June 29th, 2011 by Elin, Communications CoordinatorcloseAuthor: Elin, Communications CoordinatorName: Elin Ljung Title: Communications Coordinator About: Elin's job consists of some of her favorite things: finding typos, experimenting with layouts, and figuring out how best to communicate the Committee's work to the world. She also oversees the Field Seminar program. Elin is an EMT on the Lee Vining Fire Department, loves sitting at Latte Da Coffee Cafe immersed in a good book, and watches English Premier League football (soccer) at any opportunity.See All Posts by Elin (133) Contact Elin
The Summer 2011 Mono Lake Newsletter is now open to everyone online. Check out the latest news about our new film, what’s shaping up to be a big water year for Mono Lake, and use the handy map in the center to plan your perfect Mono Lake vacation.
Mono Lake Committee members get exclusive access to the current Newsletter online for about one month. After that month we open up the Newsletter to everyone. Interested in seeing the Newsletter right away? Join the Mono Lake Committee as a member!
Friday, June 24th, 2011 by Geoff, Executive DirectorcloseAuthor: Geoff, Executive DirectorName: Geoffrey McQuilkin Title: Executive Director About: Geoff's goals for the Committee are: assuring Mono Lake's continuing protection, restoring Mono Lake's tributary streams, developing a permanent education program, and assuring that the strong tradition of scientific research at Mono Lake continues. A graduate of Harvard in the history of science, Geoff has worked for the Committee since 1992 and was an intern and volunteer before that. He's happy to live close to the lake with his wife Sarah and their daughters Caelen and Ellery.See All Posts by Geoffrey (105) Contact Geoffrey
Wondering what all 70 of the California state parks slated for closure look like?
Thursday, June 23rd, 2011 by Elin, Communications CoordinatorcloseAuthor: Elin, Communications CoordinatorName: Elin Ljung Title: Communications Coordinator About: Elin's job consists of some of her favorite things: finding typos, experimenting with layouts, and figuring out how best to communicate the Committee's work to the world. She also oversees the Field Seminar program. Elin is an EMT on the Lee Vining Fire Department, loves sitting at Latte Da Coffee Cafe immersed in a good book, and watches English Premier League football (soccer) at any opportunity.See All Posts by Elin (133) Contact Elin
Thursday, June 23rd, 2011 by Rosanne, Office DirectorcloseAuthor: Rosanne, Office DirectorName: Rosanne Catron Title: Office Manager About: Originally from Bishop, Rose's easy-going, friendly personality make her perfectly suited for her role as Office Director. Rose creates the complicated bookstore schedule, oversees the intern and volunteer programs, and keeps office relations smooth and happy.See All Posts by Rosanne (34) Contact Rosanne
What goes into re-stuccoing a storefront?
First, wait for the snow to melt! Next, there was walnut-blasting, (more…)
Thursday, June 23rd, 2011 by Russ, Canoe CoordinatorcloseAuthor: Russ, Canoe CoordinatorName: Russ Taylor Title: Canoe Coordinator About: Throughout the winters of the 1990s you could find Russ paddling the rivers of Florida and Georgia on 28-day canoeing expeditions with adjudicated youth. The summers he worked in the High Sierra as a wilderness guide, where he initially fell in love with the Eastern Sierra. He's spent a large portion of his outdoor career in canoes, this summer on Mono Lake and winters on expeditions in the Everglades. Also a freelance photographer and writer, Russ has lived in Ladakh, India, and Papua New Guinea and has traveled to over 30 countries. To see photos from Russ' travels, visit nomadruss.com.See All Posts by Russ (3) Contact Russ
Kristie Nelson of PRBO Conservation Science taking the crew out to the islands.
Each spring the Mono Lake Committee assists PRBO Conservation Science in doing a California Gull nest count on Mono Lake’s islands. PRBO, whose mission is to conserve birds and other wildlife, has been monitoring the population size and reproductive success of California Gull (Larus californicus) at Mono Lake since 1983. (more…)
Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011 by Geoff, Executive DirectorcloseAuthor: Geoff, Executive DirectorName: Geoffrey McQuilkin Title: Executive Director About: Geoff's goals for the Committee are: assuring Mono Lake's continuing protection, restoring Mono Lake's tributary streams, developing a permanent education program, and assuring that the strong tradition of scientific research at Mono Lake continues. A graduate of Harvard in the history of science, Geoff has worked for the Committee since 1992 and was an intern and volunteer before that. He's happy to live close to the lake with his wife Sarah and their daughters Caelen and Ellery.See All Posts by Geoffrey (105) Contact Geoffrey
Tuesday, June 21st, 2011 by Geoff, Executive DirectorcloseAuthor: Geoff, Executive DirectorName: Geoffrey McQuilkin Title: Executive Director About: Geoff's goals for the Committee are: assuring Mono Lake's continuing protection, restoring Mono Lake's tributary streams, developing a permanent education program, and assuring that the strong tradition of scientific research at Mono Lake continues. A graduate of Harvard in the history of science, Geoff has worked for the Committee since 1992 and was an intern and volunteer before that. He's happy to live close to the lake with his wife Sarah and their daughters Caelen and Ellery.See All Posts by Geoffrey (105) Contact Geoffrey
Let’s be clear: This summer, 2011, Mono Lake is open and ready for your visit!
Were you thinking it wasn’t? You wouldn’t be alone. The planned closure of 70 California state parks is creating a lot of confusion. But closures won’t take effect until the 2011 season is finished.
So grab your hiking shoes and camera, and come on over to enjoy all that Mono Lake has to offer. Some great activities are listed here.
But don’t forget, the clock is ticking toward shutdown, which we expect to take effect when the snow starts to fall in November, 2011. Want to help us stop the shutdown? Your letter of concern is critical, so please be sure to make your voice heard on this important issue.
As we all enjoy the salty shores of Mono Lake this season, the Mono Lake Committee is also hard at work to find solutions so that next summer Mono Lake doesn’t feature a “closed” sign.
Tuesday, June 21st, 2011 by Geoff, Executive DirectorcloseAuthor: Geoff, Executive DirectorName: Geoffrey McQuilkin Title: Executive Director About: Geoff's goals for the Committee are: assuring Mono Lake's continuing protection, restoring Mono Lake's tributary streams, developing a permanent education program, and assuring that the strong tradition of scientific research at Mono Lake continues. A graduate of Harvard in the history of science, Geoff has worked for the Committee since 1992 and was an intern and volunteer before that. He's happy to live close to the lake with his wife Sarah and their daughters Caelen and Ellery.See All Posts by Geoffrey (105) Contact Geoffrey
Friends of Mono Lake’s state park–the Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve–gathered over the weekend to show their support for keeping Mono Lake open!
Mono Lake friends call for keeping Mono Lake's state park open!
Today Mono Lake Committee staff have the rally photo above on display in Sacramento–and during (more…)
Saturday, June 18th, 2011 by Elin, Communications CoordinatorcloseAuthor: Elin, Communications CoordinatorName: Elin Ljung Title: Communications Coordinator About: Elin's job consists of some of her favorite things: finding typos, experimenting with layouts, and figuring out how best to communicate the Committee's work to the world. She also oversees the Field Seminar program. Elin is an EMT on the Lee Vining Fire Department, loves sitting at Latte Da Coffee Cafe immersed in a good book, and watches English Premier League football (soccer) at any opportunity.See All Posts by Elin (133) Contact Elin
Just a few minutes ago, at approximately 8:45am, Tioga Pass opened through Yosemite National Park. Visitors and locals alike can now access the high country through Tuolumne Meadows and get to the park’s western attractions easily. Please drive carefully through the park—watch for ice and water on the road, wildlife, and obey all posted signs. Enjoy your trip through Yosemite!
