Lakeport is looking for help with its transportation plan. The city says that the plan will be a roadmap for safer streets, more bike access, and better public transit. They’re taking public comment until May 5th, when they’ll have a public meeting at City Hall from 5:30 to 7 PM to get input. Other ways you can weigh in include by dropping off comments at city hall, emailing the city’s Public Works Department, or by visiting a booth set up on May 4th at the Cinco de Mayo Festival on Sunday, May 4th at Xabatin Park.
The state has come up with a plan to address the threat to the invasive California Golden Mussel. The species is a potential problem in all bodies of water, including Clear Lake, after it was first found in the state last fall. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is offering $1 million in grant funding to boating facility operators to enhance efforts against all invasive mussels, which could cause serious damage to the environment, recreation, and agriculture. The department says it is working closely with local government and private industry to educate people about the threat, especially with the upcoming boating season, which could contribute to the mussel’s spread. The Fish and Wildlife Department wants all boaters to learn about the risk and ways they can prevent any further infestations
The Lake County Weed Management Area plans to hold two tours to point out problems with invasive plants. One will showcase the aquatic and wetland plants around Clear Lake, while the second will look at invasive weeds in the grasslands and Oak forests at McLaughlin Reserve. The tours are in partnership with the Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance and Big Valley Rancheria. The public is invited and there’s no cost for the events on Thursday, May 8th, around the Lake and Friday, May 9th, in the reserve. The County Agriculture Commissioner’s office has more information.
Thursday is Earth Day, and the Lake County Campus of Woodland Community College is planning its annual celebration. It’s from 11 am to 3 pm with local craft and food vendors, food and beverages, music, and family and earth-friendly activities. You’ll also be able to learn more about the school’s programs. Earth Day has been around for 55 years since it started back in 1970.
