CLEARLAKE, Calif. – A town hall meeting later this month will consider the issue of geothermal gas seepage in the city of Clearlake.

The meeting will take place beginning at 6 p.m. Monday, March 26, in the council chambers at Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive.

Clearlake City Council member Joyce Overton and Beth-Katherine Kaiman will host the town hall meeting regarding the Cross Creek geothermal seep.

Guest speakers will include Joe Beale, Calpine's retired head geologist; county Public Health Officer Dr. Karen Tait; Environmental Health Director Ray Ruminski; Lake County Air Pollution Control Officer Doug Gearhart; Konocti Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Bill MacDougall; and Dana Moore, Konocti Unified School District's director of maintenance and operations.

The forum will offer an update on the activities that have been being monitored around the park, Burns Valley School and extended areas.

Attendees will receive information on what to do if they think there is a problem on their property or their families have resulting health concerns.