Welcome to Mono Lake
Mono Lake is an ancient saline lake located at the eastern edge of the Sierra Nevada in California. Home to trillions of brine shrimp, millions of birds, and world-famous tufa towers, its tributary streams also supply water to Los Angeles, nearly 350 miles to the south. After a successful legal fight stopped excessive diversions, ongoing advocacy has shown that balanced solutions mean enough water for both people and the environment.
Since 1978 the Mono Lake Committee has worked to protect Mono Lake, restore its tributary streams and surrounding lands, and educate the next generation about wise water use. (Photo by Arya Degenhardt.)
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The Latest from Mono Lake
Results of the 43rd annual Tioga Pass Run
A summer of monitoring Mono Lake’s tributary streams
40th anniversary of the Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area
Experience Ambientalia from Lee Vining student Alden’s perspective
Lee Vining student Diego’s perspective on Experience Ambientalia
Experience Ambientalia: The exchange at Laguna Mar Chiquita
40th anniversary of the Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area
Low-flying helicopter survey captures attention in the Mono Basin
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area
A summer of monitoring Mono Lake’s tributary streams
Another delay for Rush Creek restoration
April 1, 2024 Mono Lake level triggers important choice for DWP
Alkali fly research resumes at Mono Lake
The science behind the petition: Mono Lake and the Wilson’s Phalarope under the Endangered Species Act
The story of the Wilson’s Phalarope, a new Mono Lake must-read
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