Events

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…

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…

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…

30th anniversary of the day “we saved Mono Lake”

“Today, my friends, we’ve done the right thing. Today, we saved Mono Lake.”—Marc Del Piero, Chair of the State Water Resources Control Board, September 28, 1994 On September 28, 1994, the California State Water Resources Control Board issued Decision 1631,…

Happy Save Mono Lake Day, 29th anniversary edition

“Today, my friends, we’ve done the right thing. Today, we saved Mono Lake.”—Marc Del Piero, Chair of the State Water Resources Control Board, September 28, 1994 On September 28, 1994, the California State Water Resources Control Board issued Decision 1631,…