LAKEPORT,Calif. – The Chi Council for the Clear Lake Hitch will host a public informational workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 12, for all its current volunteers and others who may wish to assist in efforts to monitor the hitch spawning migration.

The meeting will be held beginning at 6 p.m. at the Board of Supervisors chambers in the Lake County Courthouse, 255 N. Forbes St. in Lakeport. It is free and no reservations are needed.

Chi Council Chair Peter Windrem will lead the discussion. Topics will include the history and traditional Pomo uses of the hitch, a native fish unique to Clear Lake, the biology of this unique fish and its place in the larger ecology of Clear Lake, Chi Council activities to date, and the protocol for observing and reporting the spawning migration.

Department of Fish and Wildlife biologist Ben Ewing will also provide a brief update on the status of the California Endangered Species Act listing process.

Expect lots of photos and maps, and a chance to see a video of spawning hitch splashing their way up Clear Lake’s tributary creeks in the spring sunshine.

If you are a dedicated Chi Council volunteer who wants to increase your expertise and maximize the scientific validity of your observations, or if you are considering taking part in the annual monitoring efforts for the first time, or if you are simply curious, this event is for you.

For additional information about the hitch and the listing process, visit the Chi Council Web site, www.lakelive.info/chicouncil .

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