LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Chi Council for the Clear Lake Hitch will hold a special workshop for its network of volunteer hitch migration monitors on Wednesday, Feb. 12.

The workshop will begin at 6 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors chambers in the Lake County Courthouse, 255 N. Forbes in Lakeport.

Presentations will cover the history and life cycle of the hitch, traditional Pomo uses and the monitoring protocol, as well as an update on Chi Council activities to date and results of its work over the past 10 years.

There also will be a brief status update regarding the Endangered Species Act listing process, with the hitch currently under consideration for a listing.

If you are one of the council's dedicated volunteers who wants to increase your expertise and the value of your observations, if you have been following the council's work over the years but have never taken an active part in its annual springtime efforts or if you are simply curious, you are welcome to attend this highly informative and free event.

For more information visit http://lakelive.info/chicouncil/ .