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- Written by: U.S. FOREST SERVICE
The proposed amendment will be available in the Federal Register and will be open for public comment for 90 days following publication.
This amendment will provide consistent guidance for the stewardship, conservation, and recruitment of old growth across national forests.
The proposed amendment highlights the importance of proactive stewardship actions in managing threats to old growth forests, and to reduce wildfire risk, considering current and emerging climate-driven threats.
It also calls for adaptive management strategies to be developed using local, geographically relevant information and the best available science, including Indigenous Knowledge.
“Recent scientific analysis shows us that many old-growth forests are under significant threat from climate change,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “The Forest Service’s plan will help safeguard these iconic stands of trees through science-based management and conservation strategies that can be adapted to unique local circumstances on national forests. USDA is looking forward to receiving feedback on today’s draft proposal from tribal, state and local governments, industry partners, conservation organizations, and many others — all of whom will be critical partners in the forest management and conservation actions needed to ensure the maintenance and growth of old-growth forests into the future.”
“Our old growth forests breathe in carbon pollution, cleaning up the air, and filter our water, cleaning up rivers and streams. These forests are an essential partner in tackling climate change. President Biden’s historic leadership on climate – including his executive order on safeguarding our forest system – leans into that partnership and potential by advancing climate-smart forestry and investing in forest restoration,” said Assistant to President Biden and National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi. “Today’s action will help better inform the stewardship of the national forest system and strengthen our work to deploy nature-based solutions that improve the resilience of lands, waters, wildlife, and communities.”
“Old growth forests are important to our ecosystems by capturing carbon, and contributing to clean air, soil, water and diverse habitats,” said Forest Service Chief Randy Moore. “Old forests also provide other benefits like subsistence and cultural uses, outdoor recreational opportunities and sustainable local economic development. The proposed old growth amendment will provide guidance that can be adapted locally to support multiple uses, including proactive stewardship of old forests to reduce wildfire risk and create long-term resilience in a changing climate.
At President Biden’s direction, the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management, or BLM, completed the first-ever nationwide inventory of old and mature forests, and developed definitions for more than 200 forest types in the United States.
This initial inventory report showed BLM and Forest Service manage approximately 32 million acres of old growth and 80 million acres of mature forests on federally managed lands, for a total of 112 million acres. Old-growth forests represent 18% and mature forest another 45% of all forested land managed by the two agencies.
The Forest Service also recently finalized The Mature and Old Growth Threat Analysis, which identifies threats to mature and old growth forests on Forest Service and BLM lands. The report informed the Forest Service’s proposed national amendment and highlights the urgent need for action, suggesting current management is not responsive enough to address disturbances driven by climate change such as wildfire, insects and disease.
The Forest Service evaluated tribal and public input from the initial scoping period, which closed Feb. 2, 2024. Extensive feedback from a diverse range of audiences was vital in the development of the draft environmental impact statement and were incorporated into the proposed action and used to develop alternatives. The agency will continue to learn from the input and feedback received during this public comment period, as well as through ongoing tribal roundtables and consultation sessions, and dialogue with cooperating agencies, and state and local governments.
This work is part of larger agency efforts to support healthy, resilient forests and ecosystems by integrating climate change considerations into all aspects of planning and operations to support healthy resilient forests and ecosystems. The work is consistent with the Inflation Reduction Act which directed $50 million to fund old growth conservation and stewardship as well as Executive Order 14072, Strengthening the Nation’s Forests, Communities, and Local Economies, issued by President Biden on April 22, 2022. It also supports the Forest Service’s Wildfire Crisis Strategy and Reforestation Strategy. In addition, USDA announced updates to its Climate Adaptation Plan earlier today, in concert with other agencies acting to advance climate resilience.
Throughout the comment period, the Forest Service will conduct public engagements and field tours, including virtual information sessions. The agency will also continue formal consultation with Tribes and work with state and local governments, conservation districts, and other cooperating agencies.
Additional information on engagement opportunities is available on the Forest Service National Old Growth Amendment website.
USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so many positive ways. In the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate smart food and forestry practices, making historic investments in infrastructure and clean energy capabilities in rural America, and committing to equity across the Department by removing systemic barriers and building a workforce more representative of America. To learn more, visit www.usda.gov.
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- Written by: Caltrans
Included are Mendocino County projects that may impact Lake County commuters, as well as work in Del Norte and Humboldt counties.
Caltrans advises motorists to drive with caution when approaching work areas and to be prepared to stop at traffic control stations.
The Caltrans Traffic Operations Office has reviewed each project and determined that individual project delays are expected to be less than the statewide policy maximum of 30 minutes unless noted otherwise.
Caltrans will suspend most work on Northern California highways from Wednesday, July 3, through Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. However, in the case of unforeseen circumstances, it may be necessary for Caltrans crews to respond to emergency situations.
For updates to this list check QuickMap at www.dot.ca.gov or 1-800-GAS-ROAD (1-800-427-7623).
LAKE COUNTY
Highway 20
Route 20 (1.1/2.4) – Construction work from Blue Lakes Road to Irvine Avenue will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays. LC#P20KA
Highway 29
Route 29 (0/5.8) – Utility work in Middletown from Route 175 to the Napa County Line continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C29LA
Highway 175
Route 175 (20.4/20.8) – Utility work at Arroyo Vista Road will conclude on Friday, June 28. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P175DA
Route 175 (20.6) – Road work at Maple Shadows Drive will begin on Monday, July 1. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P175BA
MENDOCINO COUNTY
Highway 1
Route 1 (31.1/31.6) – Road work at the Elk Creek Bridge 10-120 continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C1WA
Route 1 (34.1/35.8) – Utility work from the Elk Post Office to Navarro Bluff Road will occur on Friday, June 28. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P1FA
Route 1 (41.6/42.5) – Road work from south of Navarro Point Preserve to north of Navarro Ridge Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C1CA
Route 1 (44.2/45.4) – Tree work in Albion at Private Road will occur on Tuesday, July 2. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P1FA
Route 1 (51.4/51.9) – Bridge work north of Mendocino at the Jack Peters Creek Bridge 01-43484 from Lansing Street to south of Road 500D. One-way traffic control will be in effect and motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays. LC#C1VA
Route 1 (74/75.4) – Culvert work south of Westport from the Bruhel Point Vista Point to the Blues Beach Trailhead will occur on Monday, July 1. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#P1CB
Route 1 (75.4/76.1) – Emergency work south of Westport from the Blues Beach Trailhead to the Overlook will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 30-minute delays. LC#C1TA
Route 1 (78.1/78.4) – Culvert work in Westport at Wages Creek Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C1CB
Route 1 (82.2/82.9) – Road work south of Hardy from the Portal Rock Vista Point to the Devonte Vista Point continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C1BB
Route 1 (85.1/89) – Culvert work from north of the Hardy Creek Bridge 10-141 to north of the Redwood Grove Picnic Area will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C1EA
Route 1 (87.8/103.2) – Paving work in Rockport north of Rockport Street to Redwood Forest Foundation Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C1QA
Highway 20
Route 20 (22/23) – Tree work east of the James Creek Bridge 10-102 will occur on Tuesday, July 2. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P20BA
Highway 101
U.S. 101 (1.6/2) – Road work north of Geysers Road will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C101AC
U.S. 101 (2/3) – Road work from Comminsky Station Road to the Mendocino County Line continues. Lane closures will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C101AC
U.S. 101 (4.3/4.5) – Culvert work north of Comminsky Station Road continues. Lane closures will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C101EE
U.S. 101 (30.7/33.8) – Road work north of Ukiah from Route 20 to Uva Drive continues. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C101RB
U.S. 101 (33.7/43.2) – Road work south of Willits from Route 20 to Uva Drive in Redwood Valley will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#M101QD
Highway 128
Route 128 (50.6/50.9) – Culvert work west of the Sonoma County Line continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C128GA
Highway 162
Route 162 (7.9/8.4) – Bridge work at the Eel River Bridge 10-236 continues. Lane closures will be in effect and motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays. LC#C162HA
Route 162 (11/12.6) – Road work south of Dos Rios near the Rodeo Creek Bridge 10-237 continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 3 p.m. to 7 a.m. weeknights. Motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays. LC#C162IA
Route 162 (11/12.6) – Electrical work at Poonkinney Road will conclude on Friday, June 28. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C162IA
Highway 175
Route 175 (.1/9.8) – Paving work in Hopland from U.S. 101 to the Lake County Line continues. One-way traffic will be in effect from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C175AA
Route 175 (7.5/7.5) – Utility work east of Hooper Ranch Road will conclude on Friday, June 28. One-way traffic will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C175BA
Highway 253
Route 253 (1.7/2.3) – Road work near Boonville at Bald Hills Ranch will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect and motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C253DA
DEL NORTE COUNTY
Highway 101
U.S. 101 (8.3/8.6) – Bridge work near Hunter Creek Road will conclude on Friday, June 27. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C101KB
U.S. 101 (35.8/36.5) – Construction at the Dr. Fine Bridge near Smith River will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C101WA
U.S. 199 (18.8/36) – Road work east of Gasquet from the USFS Grassy Flat Campground to Green Gate Road continues. One-way traffic control is scheduled weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 30-minute delays. LC#C199AA
HUMBOLDT COUNTY
Highway 36
Route 36 (0.1/2.8) – Construction work between U.S. 101 and Rohnerville Road will conclude on Friday, June 28. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays. LC#C36AA
Route 36 (11/11.5) – Bridge work from Pamplin Grove to Redwood House Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. LC#C36UA
Route 36 (15.7/16.3) – Slide removal work west of Devils Elbow Picnic Area will conclude on Friday, June 28. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays. LC#C36DA
Route 36 (25.3/25.4) – Bridge work at Little Larabee Creek will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. LC#C36UA
Route 36 (37.2/37.4) – Emergency work near Burr Valley Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays. LC#C36DA
Highway 96
Route 96 (27/27.6) – Construction work near Bluff Creek Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C96LA
Route 96 (29.9) – Bridge work at Slate Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays. LC#C96KA
Highway 101
U.S. 101 (14.9/15.5) – Landscape work near Redway will begin on Monday, July 1. One-way southbound traffic control will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays. LC#M101EA
U.S. 101 (27.1) – Bridge work at the South Fork Eel River Bridge 4-123 continues. Lane closures will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#C101CF
U.S. 101 (78/79.4) – Road work in Eureka from V Street to Fifth Street will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. and motorists should expect minor delays. LC#C101HD
U.S. 101 (87.4) – Road work at the Arcata Overhead Bridge 4-79 continues. Lane closures will be in effect from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C101QC
U.S. 101 (97) – Road work at the Crannell Road Overcrossing 4-73 will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 a.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C101QC
Highway 169
Route 169 (13.2/29.8) – Mowing work between Ploxsow Lane and the Rock Chute Creek Bridge 4-220 will begin on Friday, June 28. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays. LC#M169BA
Route 169 (32.4/32.6) – Road work west of Lower Weitchpec School Road will conclude on Friday, June 28. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C169BA
Highway 254
Route 254 (3.2/4.3) – Bridge construction near Fish Creek Road will continue. A full closure will be in effect. Motoris13ts should use an alternate route. LC#C254CA
Route 254 (4.3/4.8) – Road work north of Fish Creek Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should expect 5-minute delays. LC#C254DA
Highway 255
Route 255 (2.5) – Road work will occur in Arcata from F Street to Jct Route 101 on Thursday, June 27. Lane closures will be in effect from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Motorists should expect 5-minute delays. LC#P255AA
Highway 299
Route 299 (11/11.4) – Construction east of Blue Lake near North Fork Mad River Bridge 4-194 will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C299FA
Route 299 (12.4/13.4) – Culvert work east of Blue Lake near Simpson Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays. LC#C299FA
Route 299 (19/22.3) – Construction work from Bair Road to the Redwood Creek Bridge will begin on Monday, July 1. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays. LC#C299RA
Route 299 (22.5/24.5) – Utility work between Saber Tooth Road and Chezem Road will conclude on Friday, June 28. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays. LC#C299TA
Route 299 (30.5/33) - Permit work near Cedar Creek Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should expect 5-minute delays. LC#P299BA
Route 299 (32.1/32.5) - Construction work west of the East Fork Campground will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should expect 5-minute delays. LC#C299LA
Route 299 (38.7/39.1) – Utility work in Willow Creek from Willow Road to Roth Road continues. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should expect 5-minute delays. LC#P299AA
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- Written by: Lake County Women's Civic Club
Mariana Cornejo Cisneros of Lower Lake High School will use her scholarship to study Radiology at Santa Rosa College.
In addition, Brodie Petrie and Jamie Zimmerschied of Upper Lake will attend Butte College with their scholarship money.
The club's June meeting finished up the fiscal year before their summer hiatus.
On June 7 the group met at the Riviera Hills Restaurant to install new officers and celebrate a successful year of supporting the Lake County community.
This year the group made donations to programs such as Vet Connect, Lake County Theater, Hospice, Family Resource Center, Healthy Start, Tango Mike, Sponsoring Survivorship and the Lower Lake High School Athletic Department.
The LCWCC has been supporting the community for over 100 years with a variety of activities and financial support.
The ladies will resume their regular schedule of meetings and activities the first Friday in September.
They wish to thank the generous donations of businesses and individuals who have made this worthy work possible.
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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
The group will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Lakeport Library, 1425 N. High St.
Low vision resources are available monthly at the Lake County Library in Lakeport.
This supportive group is for everyone who wants help with their low vision concerns.
The Lake County Library resources are free. Librarian Amy Patton will be on hand to share information and discuss ways to expand our daily visual functioning. Occupational Therapist Chloe Karl will present vision support exercises.
Amy can be contacted at
Visit the Lake County Library at https:/library.lakecountyca.gov, on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/LakeCountyLibrary, Twitter @LakeCoLibrary, Instagram@lakecountylibrary, YouTube @lakecountycalibrary, and TikTok @ lakecountycalibrary.
To contact the Lakeport library by phone, call 707-263-8817.