We can keep saving Mono Lake
Oh, one has to get discouraged at times. But overall, this has been a very encouraging campaign. It’s been wonderful to see how much people care, and how much people are willing to donate their time… In years to come,…
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Giving Tuesday sunrise livestream
Check out the video of our annual livestream of sunrise from the shore of Mono Lake below. It was a beautiful morning at the lakeshore. Donate by midnight tonight Update: $40,000 matched for Mono Lake! Thanks to you, and the…
Outdoor Education Center achieves accreditation
This past summer, the Mono Basin Outdoor Education Center (OEC) program reached a milestone—official camp accreditation through the American Camp Association (ACA). The Mono Lake Committee started working toward accreditation several years ago, so we are celebrating this achievement! “The…
Collaborative solutions could benefit Mono Lake and LA—again
The Mono Lake Committee has long supported Los Angeles’ vision for obtaining the city’s water supplies from local sources, including increased stormwater capture, restoration of LA’s substantial groundwater basins, water efficiency, and increased recycling of its highly treated wastewater. In…
Getting Mono Lake to rise
Answers to common questions we’re hearing about the low lake From the shore of Mono Lake to the streets of Los Angeles, the Committee had a busy summer answering questions about the current low lake level, its causes, and what…
LA Times article highlights familiar DWP tactics
Today’s LA Times article describes the latest chapter in the drawn-out tussle between air quality regulators and the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (DWP) in the Owens Valley. DWP was recently fined by the Great Basin Unified Air…
It’s snowing at Mono Lake!
The snow is really coming down in Lee Vining—we measured ten inches here at the bookstore at 2:45pm. It’s so great to see it all piling up, knowing that it’s more water for Mono Lake! We hope it’s the start…
Looking toward the future State Water Board hearing
Purpose: Raise Mono Lake to the Public Trust lake level of 6392 feet With Mono Lake painfully low, talk has been frequent in recent months about the California State Water Resources Control Board’s future hearing on the matter. A hearing…
Inside Climate News covers Mono Lake
Mono Lake is featured this week at Inside Climate News—reporter Bob Berwyn covers the hard-won limits on Los Angeles’ stream diversions that protect the lake and the persistent work needed to keep restoration work moving forward. Rather than sweeping policy…
Holiday shopping that benefits Mono Lake
The holiday season is right around the corner, bringing with it happy reunions and traditions like exchanging gifts. If you’re ready to start making your holiday lists, the Mono Lake Committee online store is a great place to get started.…