Since 2002 the Mono Basin Bird Chautauqua has brought birders together to enhance appreciation and understanding of the Mono Basin’s diverse and abundant bird life and to educate the public about this area’s value to birds and people. The Chautauqua…
Until last fall, the Mount Lyell shrew (Sorex lyelli) was the only known mammal in California that had never been photographed alive, despite being scientifically identified more than 100 years ago. That changed in November 2024 when three researchers successfully…
The article, which shines a clear spotlight on the current Mono Lake export situation and does a deep dive into what it means for both Mono Lake and Los Angeles, is a must-read; it is reprinted in full below. Another…
Here you see the earliest version of the Mono Lake Committee headquarters right after we rented it in 1979. We started with a card table out front. Looking back, it was fortuitous that this was the only storefront available on…
Current DWP water export: Loading gallons… Loading acre-feet… In this new year, the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (DWP) continues to take water away from Mono Lake. Water exports are now far in excess of the 4,500 acre-feet…
The complete list of all the Mono Lake Committee’s 2025 Field Seminars is now available online. Registration opens at 9:00am on Friday, February 7 for Mono Lake Committee members. This year’s slate of 14 Field Seminars includes one-day and multi-day…
To the people of Los Angeles, Our thoughts are with you in these unimaginably challenging times. From the shores of Mono Lake to the vibrant heart of Los Angeles, we stand with you. Though separated by distance, we are profoundly…
This essay, written by John G. T. Anderson, appears in the 2025 Mono Lake Calendar. “frost and fire working together in the making of beauty” —John Muir “All that is holding us together is stories and compassion” —Barry Lopez “For the sake…
To close out 2024 strong we have set ourselves a challenging goal of 1,000 supporters donating online to support the Mono Lake Committee this month. Will you join fellow supporters and help us reach the goal by making a donation…
The California State Water Resources Control Board will schedule its long-awaited hearing about Mono Lake and implementation of the Board’s mandated, healthy 6,392-foot surface elevation for 2025. Agency officials have shared the plans in recent meetings. On a multi-party video…
