Green grass with fluffy seed heads lines the shore of a lake, tufa formations are in the water offshore.

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Fall 2023 Mono Lake Newsletter now online

It has been a truly remarkable year seeing Mono Lake rise so fast and so much—five feet so far in 2023! The last time Mono Lake had a similarly impressive rise, back in 2017, I remember the elation we felt…

Many calls for a State Water Board hearing

After digging out from under the exceptionally snowy winter, Mono Lake Committee staff were exceptionally curious—how much would Mono Lake rise this year, and will the rise stick this time? As it turns out, many people are wondering the same…

Remembering Joshua Janicki at Mono Lake

The Mono Lake Committee has been fortunate to receive gifts in memory of loved ones over the years—we are always honored by these special gifts. This summer the Janicki family donated a refresh of the sitting area in front of…

Walker Lake Rehydration Celebration a great success

The Walker Lake Working Group’s Rehydration Celebration, held September 23rd, not only acknowledged nature’s generosity in raising Walker Lake 15 vertical feet, but also raised the hopes of those who have been fighting to restore it for more than three…

Mono Lake on the BBC

Last week Mono Lake’s story popped up online again, this time as a BBC Reel. The four-minute video describes the effort to save Mono Lake, led by the Mono Lake Kootzaduka’a Tribe and the Mono Lake Committee. Click on the…