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Now anglers, divers and other ocean users can look up current information about restricted areas and boundaries from smartphones and other portable Internet-enabled devices.
This tool will be invaluable to marine enthusiasts of all kinds while they are on California’s ocean waters or shores.
“We think this site is a thing of genius,” said DFG Director Charlton H. Bonham. “This site will help immensely in our outreach efforts regarding the MPAs. And, it was created in-house, without any additional resources provided to our Information Technology Branch. This site is testament to the caliber and commitment of DFG employees.”
Located at www.dfg.ca.gov/m/MPA, the MPA mobile Web site allows the public to:
Search for any current MPA by name, county or general area to find information about the MPA’s boundaries and regulations (the site will be updated as new MPAs go into effect, with no effect on the end user).
Use an interactive map to locate any MPA and learn about its boundaries and regulations.
Find and track the user’s current location using the GPS on a mobile device, locate the closest MPA(s) and determine whether or not the user is currently located within an MPA.
Read a summary of regulations or complete regulations for any MPA.
Though some offshore areas may have spotty cell phone coverage, the Web site is expected to be extremely useful to anglers, boaters and others who plan to use or pass through MPA waters.
Users can access the information from personal computers on land, as well as by smartphones, tablets and other portable Internet-enabled devices.
MPAs provide higher levels of protection to a variety of important California marine ecosystems.
Recreational and commercial activity may be limited in these waters, including some areas that are designated as “no take,” where no fishing or collecting of any kind is allowed.
California’s MPAs were created pursuant to the Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA), which was designed to better conserve marine resources for their long-term sustainability while also enhancing outdoor recreation and ocean research opportunities along the coast.
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The results were:
First flight – Fred Figg took first with net 33; Joe Vallee and Rick Conrad tied for second at 35.
Second flight – Rick Canevari and Randy Brown tied for first place honors with 33; Bill Surber finished third at 34.
Third flight – Gary Faulkner took first with 31, Jim Hodges was second at 33 and Don Dornbush was third at 34.
Fourth flight – Doug Carter posted the lowest net of the day, 30; Byron Hoss was second at 31; and Tommy Sowell third at 32.
Closest to the par 3 pins were Fred Figg and Randy Brown.
Chip-ins were scored by Sam DeBone, Pete Gumina, Dave Mann, Mike Riley, Martin Seita and Rick Canevari.
Fifty-seven men participated in this event.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Race fans were treated to an exciting weekend of racing at Lakeport Speedway for the 16th Annual Bomber Bash where the bombers this year ran Twin Bully Dog 50 Lap Mains.
With more than 30 cars showing up for the bash, it saw the main event starting 23 cars after some cars suffered mechanical problem throughout the weekend events.
Local driver Andrew Snider won the first leg of the main event along with the $1,000 Bully Dog certificate and the second main event was taken after a very good race by out of town veteran driver Erick Ray.
All the drivers put on a very good show throughout the night of great racing and great sportsmanship with over $ 5,000 in cash in prizes on the line.
The Coors Light Modifieds saw the conclusion of their final point race during this nights event and after having a long hard run at the championship with both veteran drivers and rookies chasing him all season it was Kelseyville’s own Sean Sweeney taking home the championship for the Coors Light Modifieds for the 2011 racing season.
The 2011 Rookie of the year in the Modifieds Charlie Collins brought home the second place in the points followed by veteran driver Aaron Hick of Grass Valley.
The Modifieds will make their next appearance at the October Classic.
In other racing action at the speedway 2011 Jr. Jammer champion took home the honors and fast time win the Jammer race over the weekend and first time race winner in the Mini Stock division went to Jim Underwood of Ukiah ca. driving in the ride of the 2011 Points Champion Sean Keown.
The Legends of the Pacific made an appearance this weekend at the speedway and returning driver Luis Tyrell made it three in a row for the 2011 racing season at Lakeport Speedway.
The next event will be the 2011 KXBX October Classic Oct. 14-16, with full racing events on both days with a special fireworks show on Oct. 15 along with a destruction derby and the next boat race will be during our show on Oct. 29.
Presale tickets are on sale now at the speedway office until Oct. 12th at a discounted rate.
For more information visit www.lakeportspeewday.com, visit them on Facebook or call the speedway office at 707-279-9577.
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SACRAMENTO VALLEY, Calif. – Join a Department of Fish and Game naturalist-led swan tour of Marysville’s Rice and Waterfowl area this November through January.
Co-hosted by local rice farmers and land owners, these tours will focus on finding tundra swans, as this tract is one of the best locations for seeing swans in California.
Ducks, geese, cranes, shorebirds, white pelicans, herons, egrets and raptors including bald eagles are also commonly seen in this area, known as District 10.
The area contains 23,000 acres of rice fields and restored habit not normally open to the public. This is an excellent example of rice farming for wildlife habitat.
Tours will be held Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. They are driving tours along a short route with very little walking required.
Pre-registration is required on the Department of Fish and Game Web site, www.dfg.ca.gov/regions/2/SwanTours.
Up to 30 people may register for each tour. The tours are free, but registrants are encouraged to make a donation online to the California Wildlife Foundation to support this program.
The swan tours are part of Department of Fish and Game's wildlife viewing services program, which includes similar outdoors opportunities at Gray Lodge Wildlife Area, Yolo Basin Wildlife Area, Isenberg Crane Reserve and North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve.
For more information about the swan tours, call 916-358-2852.
