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The mule deer was named for its large ears that along with its nose are its first line of defense. Photo by Larry Arbanas

The mule deer was named for its large ears that along with its nose are its first line of defense. Photo by Larry Arbanas

Iron Gate Dam flow increases over coho health concerns
by Bureau of Reclamation, FEBRUARY 10, 2017
Klamath River - Lower

The Bureau of Reclamation will increase flows below Iron Gate Dam to reduce the risk of disease for coho salmon in the Klamath River. Starting Feb. 10 through Feb. 13, flows below Iron Gate Dam will be elevated increasing from approximately 4,000 cubic feet per second to as much as 9,600 cfs. The public is urged to take all necessary precautions...
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Oroville Dam emergency spillway update!
by Department of Water Resources, FEBRUARY 10, 2017

As it manages storm inflow to Lake Oroville with a main spillway damaged by erosion, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced late Thursday that the reservoir’s emergency spillway likely will be used, perhaps as soon as the early hours of Saturday. In that event, total discharges from the reservoir would be consistent with flood control releases at this time...
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Hoop netting for crabs off California piers
California Outdoors Q&A
Carrie Wilson, FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Question: Is it legal to use hoop nets to catch crab off piers in California this time of the year? I thought that I read crab season runs through June. However, the hoop net is a net that people use for catching California spiny lobster too, so do I need the California Spiny Lobster Report Card even though I’m not fishing...
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Dry rot on recreational vehicle
Before and After
by Don Stec, FEBRUARY 9, 2017

With all the rain this year, the stage is set for a major production of a fungus that attacks wood, it is known as dry rot. Surprisingly, many owners do not know that wood is often used in the structure of their RV. That includes motor homes, travel trailers, truck overhead campers and boats. Many owners know their motor home...
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Tax Donations Help to Prevent Wildlife Extinction
by CDFW, FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Extinction is forever, but you and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) can join forces to prevent it. Help save California’s native plant and animal species when you file your state income tax return by making a voluntary contribution to the Rare and Endangered Species Preservation Program (RESPP) and/or the California Sea Otter Fund. Just enter any dollar amount...
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DWR conducts test to assess Oroville Spillway damage
by Department of Water Resources, FEBRUARY 9, 2017
Lake Oroville

To help determine an appropriate level of flow down the damaged spillway at Oroville Dam, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) will release up to 20,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) this afternoon, then ramp down the flows and assess any further damage to the eroded spillway. The test flow will run for two hours, perhaps as soon as...
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