A close up of yellow wildflowers overlooking the teal waters of Mono Lake on a cloudy day.

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Defending the Public Trust at Mono Lake, 30 years on

In September the Mono Lake Committee hosted members and supporters in Lee Vining to celebrate Mono Lake and present the Committee’s Defender of the Trust Award. The award honors individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to championing Mono Lake and…

Experience Ambientalia observes World Migratory Bird Day

Students participating in the Experience Ambientalia program celebrated World Migratory Bird Day during the month of October. In partnership with the Mono Lake Committee, DeChambeau Creek Foundation, Eastern Sierra Bird Alliance, local high school teachers, and our colleagues at Laguna Mar…

Successful hydrology modeling collaboration

Joint work with DWP investigated effects of water diversions on Mono Lake’s level The Mono Lake Committee and the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (DWP) have a long history of legal conflict over Mono Lake. But there’s also…

The Mono Lake Decision turns 30

Historic State Water Board action halted ecosystem collapse, but lake is still only halfway to management level On September 28, 1994, the California State Water Resources Control Board voted unanimously to approve Decision 1631, amending the water licenses of the…

Water exports from the Mono Basin begin

This year, in a significant change of operations, the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (DWP) is moving less water out of the Mono Basin than the maximum allowed. Existing California State Water Resources Control Board rules allow for…

Support Mono Lake with your holiday shopping

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.…

Fall 2024 Mono Lake Newsletter now online

It has been a long, glorious fall season at Mono Lake this year. Warm, clear days have stretched on for weeks, lighting up the changing leaves in the canyons and enticing visitors to hike and camp long into October. Crisp…

Call for submissions: The Mono Lake Calendar

Deadline extension: November 30, 2024 The Mono Lake Committee invites you to submit photographs for the 2026 Mono Lake Calendar—we are seeking photographs of the highest caliber that capture the spirit and reflect the unique qualities of Mono Lake, its tributary…

Remembering Bruce Dodge, consequential Mono Lake attorney

F. Bruce Dodge, lead attorney for the Mono Lake Committee and Audubon in the Mono Lake Public Trust lawsuit and State Water Board proceedings, passed away in July 2024. Bruce successfully argued that California’s Public Trust doctrine requires Los Angeles’…

LA City Council declares September 28 Mono Lake Day

Yesterday was a good day for Mono Lake in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles City Council recognized the 30th anniversary of California State Water Resources Control Board Decision 1631 (D1631) by adopting a resolution establishing September 28 as Mono Lake…