Thursday, July 25, 2019

California Condor Comeback


The California condor, North America's largest bird, once ruled California's coastal mountains. The vulture-like bird was revered by Native Americans and was believed to contain spiritual powers.

Now, condor reintroduction celebrates a milestone: Chick Number 1,000 has hatched.

From KCRW
Image from: TripSavvy

Thursday, July 11, 2019

The Ole Swimming Hole On The Carmel River


The Ole Swimming Hole On The Carmel River Just Below The Bucket Inn, 1957

Consuming More Water From the Carmel River is no Longer Feasible





Consuming more water drawn from the Carmel River is no longer feasible, neither ecologically nor legally. 

The California Public Utilities Commission ruled in September that the best way forward was for California American Water to construct a $329 million desalination plant on the Peninsula.

From: Monterey County Now
Picture From: Passion4Place