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- Written by: California Department of Fish and Wildlife
CDFW will reschedule the legally mandated, annual hunter outreach meeting on North Central Region Type A Wildlife Areas – which includes Gray Lodge and the Upper Butte Basin Wildlife Area Complex (Little Dry Creek Unit, Howard Slough Unit, and Llano Seco Unit), originally scheduled for April 25, 2020 – once health directives and conditions allow.
At this time, both the Gray Lodge Wildlife Area and the Upper Butte Basin Wildlife Area Complex remain open to public use – fishing, hunting, birding, hiking, etc. – as long as social distancing of 6 feet or more can be implemented.
Offices at those lands are closed to the public.
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- Written by: Mendocino National Forest
Customers needing information, permits and maps are encouraged to call 530-934-3316 during regular business hours (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) for prompt, customer service.
“As we work through an unpredictable and rapidly changing situation, health and safety is our number one priority,” said Forest Supervisor Ann Carlson. “We are committed to continuing to support our communities and fulfill our mission as we all work together to minimize the impacts and spread of COVID-19.”
These actions have been taken based on the best available medical advice to limit gatherings of large numbers of people and to promote social distancing.
While being outside on a national forest is believed to be safer than indoor spaces, visitors are urged to take the precautions recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
For tips from the CDC on preventing illnesses like the coronavirus, go to https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention.html .
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- Written by: California State Parks
As of Wednesday, non-campground outdoor areas of parks, including trails and beaches, remain open.
Visitors are reminded to practice social distancing and maintain at least 6 feet between other visitors and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
Restrooms also remain open, and visitors are advised to take soap for handwashing and alcohol-based hand sanitizers when water is not available.
Most importantly, State Parks recommends that everyone follow precautionary guidance issued by the California Department of Public Health, public local health agencies, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention when recreating in the outdoors.
Last week, State Parks temporarily suspended guided tours and large events, and temporarily closed facilities such as visitor centers and museums.
State Parks is monitoring the COVID-19 situation carefully and is committed to following the state’s updated policy on social gatherings to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
For the most up-to-date information on how State Parks is supporting the state’s COVID-19 efforts, please follow State Parks on its social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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- Written by: Mendocino National Forest
Information about online purchasing of maps and permits is available on the Forest website: www.fs.usda.gov/mendocino/ .
Forest maps may be purchased through the USGS store: https://store.usgs.gov/maps .
Recreation passes are also available at the USGS store: https://store.usgs.gov/product/206946 .
Please be advised of these new procedures regarding access to USDA facilities. We are asking all visitors to self-assess using the following USDA provided questions:
– Have you, someone living in your household, someone with you, someone you have been in close or frequent contact with, or someone you are caring for been diagnosed with COVID-19 (Coronavirus) or had any contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19?
– In the last 14 days, have you, someone living in your household, or someone with you have been in close or frequent contact with, or someone you are caring for returned from, or made a travel connection through a CDC Level 2 or Level 3 country or State Department Level 3 or Level 4 country, for example, China, Korea, Japan, the European Union, Iran?
– Do you currently have, or have you had within the last 24 hours, any cold or flu symptoms, including a fever greater than 100.4, shortness of breath, body aches and coughing?
If the answer to all of these questions is “no,” please call the Mendocino National Forest offices at the numbers below from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed for lunch) for assistance in obtaining entrance to our offices.
This may include setting up an appointment in order to enhance social distancing and minimize the number of visitors in our office at one time.
If any of the answers to the questions is ”yes,” forest officials ask that you still please call the number so we may see how we may assist your needs through other means than face-to-face:
– Supervisor’s Office: 530-934-3316;
– Stonyford Work Center: 530-963-3128;
– Upper Lake Ranger District: 707-275-2361;
– Covelo Ranger District: 707-983-6118.
“The forest remains open for your enjoyment. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we all work together to minimize the impacts and spread of COVID-19,” forest officials said in a statement.