UPPER LAKE
Land tending days at Rodman Preserve Saturday, May 4 and June 8
Attend one or both days. Did you know Lake County is home to a variety of native California Bunch Grass? There are numerous species of these grasses at the Rodman Preserve. Restoring them to their dominance at the Preserve is a goal of Lake County Land Trust (LCLT).
The Rodman Preserve is located at 6350 Westlake Rd, Upper Lake, CA 95485
Last year LCLT sponsored a few days to bring interested folks to the Preserve to "tend" a few areas where we are nurturing the native grasses. It was fun gathering outside and making a difference at the Preserve. Are you interested in learning how to identify common native bunch grasses and helping them thrive at the Preserve? Do you like being outside, getting your hands into the Earth, meeting like minded people and sharing a meal? If so, join us at the Rodman Preserve for "Land Tending Days."
The work will only last for two hours at the most, or less if anyone gets tired. Participants will begin their day at 10 a.m. in our Nature Center at the Rodman Preserve. We will walk out on the trail, watch a tending demonstration, and then start removing the non-native grasses that surround the natives. We will end the day enjoying a lunch provided by the LCLT on the back porch of the Nature Center.
Please RSVP for one or both days. We need to know if you are coming by the prior Friday so we make sure to have enough food for everyone. Call 707-262-0707 if you have any questions.
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SACRAMENTO
California's population is increasing
California's population increased by 67,000 people last year to 39,128,162, according to new data released today by the California Department of Finance (DOF). The state's population growth can be attributed to an increase in legal foreign immigration and natural population increasing. This is the first year since 2020 that the state has seen a net increase.
"People from across the nation and the globe are coming to the Golden State to pursue the California Dream and experience the success of the world's 5th largest economy. From the Inland Empire to the Bay Area, regions throughout California are growing – strengthening local communities and boosting our state's future," noted Gov. Gavin Newsom.
His office noted that with the improvement of federal legal immigration processing backlogs, rebounding legal immigration levels – not including people seeking asylum at the border – and mortality rates returning to long-term trends, a stable foundation for continued growth has returned. Net domestic migration has receded to its lower rates of the 2010s, and DOF estimates California is likely to experience continued positive population growth.
The report contains preliminary year-over-year January 2024 and revised January 2021 through January 2023 population data for California cities, counties, and the state. These estimates are based on information through January 1, 2024. Significant changes over the year include:
- The population increased in 31 counties, largely in the Bay Area, Central Valley, and the Inland Empire. Los Angeles County and Orange County grew by 0.05 and 0.31 percent in population, respectively.
- Five counties had growth above one percent: Sutter (1.9 percent), Imperial (1.8 percent), Glenn (1.4 percent), Yuba (1.1 percent), and San Benito (1.1 percent) due to housing gains. The next largest in percentage growth were San Joaquin (0.96 percent), Madera (0.9 percent), Tulare (0.9 percent), Monterey (0.8 percent), and Merced (0.7 percent) counties.
- Nine of the ten Counties with populations over 1 million saw increases in population comprising 72 percent of the state's total population. Riverside County led with an increase of 13,800.
- The top five cities where housing production drove population growth include: Paradise (16.1 percent) in Butte County, Lathrop (5.4 percent) in San Joaquin County, Emeryville (5.0 percent) in Alameda County, Orland (4.9 percent) in Glenn County, and Shafter (4.3 percent) in Kern County.
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LOWER LAKE
Guided Nature Walk to be held at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park
The next monthly Guided Nature Walk at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park will be held on Saturday, May 11 beginning at 8:30 am.
Come and see what spring is bringing to the park. The May nature walk will be led by Roberta Lyons, a volunteer State Parks Docent and President of Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association. The route taken on the walk will depend on the condition of the trails. The hike should last between 1½ and 2 hours.
Bring binoculars and meet in the parking lot at 8:15am for time to experience the early morning wildlife that can be found in the Ranch House and Barn complex yard – the walk will begin at 8:30 am. Sturdy shoes, a hat and water are also suggested.
There is no charge for the Guided Nature Walk and parking is free for those attending.
Anderson Marsh State Historic Park is located on Hwy 53, between Lower Lake and Clearlake. For more information about the guided walk, email info@andersonmarsh.org or call (707) 995-2658.
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