2007 News & Announcements
2007 News & Public Announcement Archive
December 2007
Forest Receives
Off-Highway Vehicle Program Grants
Thanks to
many partners and supporters of the Mendocino National
Forest Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) program, the State of
California Department of Parks and Recreation and the Off-Highway
Motor Vehicle Recreation Commission recently approved grants
for over $1 million of funding to continue to provide the
public with outstanding OHV recreation opportunities on
the forest.
December 20, 2007
Travel Management Decisions Regarding Motorized Vehicle Route Designations Announced
Mendocino National Forest has issued four decisions regarding four separate travel management proposals that are part of the route designation process.
December 14, 2007
Visitor Information Services Now Available In Red Bluff
The Grindstone Ranger District of the Mendocino National
Forest is changing the hours and locations for visitor information
services for Tehama County, beginning December 17 and continuing
until further notice.
December 12, 2007
November 2007
Christmas Tree Permits Now Available at Upper Lake Ranger District
Upper Lake District Ranger Lee Johnson announced today that
the Upper Lake Ranger District Office will be open on two
weekends December 1 and 2 and December 8 and 9, 2007, for
the purpose of selling Christmas Tree Permits.
November 15, 2007
Christmas Tree Permits Available November 19
Personal use Christmas tree cutting permits for the Mendocino National Forest will go on sale at the district offices and the headquarters office in Willows, beginning Monday, November 19 through December 14.
November 5, 2007
October 2007
Comments
Sought On Changes In Motorized Vehicle Route Designation
Mendocino National Forest has released another set of draft environmental documents for public review and comment, covering a third separate travel management proposal that is part of the ongoing motorized vehicle route designation process.
October 29, 2007
Cowbell Enduro
District Ranger Lee Johnson announced that the Upper Lake District of the Mendocino National Forest will host the annual Cow Bell Enduro on November 3, 2007 beginning at Middle Creek Campground.
October 24, 2007
Comments Sought On Changes In Motorized Vehicle Route Designations
Mendocino National Forest has released two draft environmental
documents for public review and comment. The documents cover
two separate travel management proposals that are part
of the route designation process.
October 16, 2007
Chico Woman Named New Recreation Officer
Chico resident Tricia Christofferson has been named the new
Recreation Officer for the Mendocino National Forest, Forest
Service officials announced today. She will begin her new
position on October 28.
October 12, 2007
Fall Burning Season Begins
As part of a continuing program to help protect communities and natural resources from wildfires by reducing hazardous fuels, improve wildlife habitat and improve forest health, the Mendocino National Forest is beginning its fall prescribed burning.
October 4, 2007
September 2007
Mendocino National Forest To Lift Fire Restrictions September 28
Fire restrictions will be lifted on the Mendocino National Forest at 12 midnight this Friday, September 28, Tom Contreras, Forest Supervisor, announced today.
September 25, 2007
National Forest Surveys Coming Your Way!
Soon you may see more Forest Service employees working in developed and dispersed recreation sites and along roads in the Mendocino National Forest.
September 19, 2007
Discarded Cigarette Starts Small Fire In Forest
Firefighters quickly extinguished a small wildfire Monday, on the Mendocino National Forest on Shepherd Ridge in Glenn County, that was caused by a cigarette discarded by unknown persons.
September 18, 2007
Firefighters Quickly Contain 50-Acre Fire In Lake County
The Forest Service reported that firefighters were able to contain a 50-acre wildland fire on the Mendocino National Forest in Lake County.
September 12, 2007
Yolla Bolly Complex 100% Contained
The Yolla Bolly Complex was 100% contained Friday evening,
September 7. Fire crews were able to stop the complex that
started August 29th at 140 acres.
September 8, 2007
Location Changes For Nome Cult Trail Commemoration September 8 In Paskenta
On Saturday, September 8, the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians will sponsor a traditional Native American cultural gathering in Paskenta to commemorate the 144th anniversary of the Nome Cult Trail, the forced relocation of Indians from Chico across what is now the Mendocino National Forest to Round Valley in 1863.
September 5, 2007
Red Flag Warning - Strong, Gusty Winds On Yolla Bolly Complex
Strong, gusty winds will hamper firefighting efforts on the Butte and Sugarloaf fires, 20 air miles northeast of Covelo, as well as other fires in the vicinity.
September 5, 2007
Changes Occuring On Yolla Bolly Complex
Work continues on the 270 acre Yolla Bolly Complex located 20 air miles northeast of Covelo, California.
September 3, 2007
August 2007
Firefighters Make Good Progress On Yolla Bolly Complex
Firefighters made good progress Thursday, reaching 20 percent containment on the Yolla Bolly Complex in the Mendocino National Forest. Firefighters were aided by airtankers dropping retardant and helicopters dropping water on hot spots while they continued to construct line around several fires.
August 31, 2007
Low Water Flow At Davis Flat Recreation Area
Mendocino National Forest is notifying the public that low water flow is influencing water quality at the Davis Flat Off-Highway Recreation area 10 miles west of Stonyford.
August 30, 2007
Fires In The Yolla Bolly Wilderness
A lightning storm passed over the Mendocino National Forest Wednesday afternoon, August 29 sparking many fires.
August 30, 2007
Vehicle Equipment Internet Sale
The US Forest Service will be selling surplus vehicles and equipment by public internet auction. Eighty items, including trucks, heavy equipment, and miscellaneous tools and items will be sold to the highest Internet bidder.
August 27, 2007
Nome Cult Trail Commemorations September 8 Through 15
On Saturday, September 8, the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians will sponsor a traditional Native American cultural gathering in Paskenta to commemorate the 144th anniversary of the Nome Cult Trail, the forced relocation of Indians from Chico across what is now the Mendocino National Forest to Round Valley in 1863.
August 23, 2007
Hunters Should Be Aware Of New Wilderness Designation
Deer hunters with tags in the B-1 zone in central Mendocino County will find some changes in public land access rules this year, following establishment of the Yuki Wilderness.
August 23, 2007
Penny Pines And Deer Valley Construction
The Upper Lake Ranger District of the Mendocino National Forest will be starting construction in the Penny Pines and Deer Valley Campgrounds and access roads to the campgrounds.
August 13, 2007
Mendocino National Forest To Hire Wildland Fire Fighter Apprentices
The Mendocino National Forest is advertising and will hire at least 10 new wildland fire fighter apprentices.
August 6, 2007
July 2007
Deer Season Opens In Zone A
District Ranger Lee Johnson announced today that the Upper Lake Ranger District of the Mendocino National Forest will be extending its office hours on Friday, August 10, 2007.
July 27, 2007
Project Tracks Potential Carbon Benefits
In the midst of worldwide discussions on climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, a unique research and forest management partnership is coming together on the Mendocino National Forest.
July 19, 2007
Upper Lake Van Fire Contained At 60 Acres
The Van Fire
on the Upper Lake District of the Mendocino National Forest
was contained at 60 acres after a few hours Friday, July13.
July 14, 2007
Fire Restrictions Imposed Beginning July 13
Officials of
the Mendocino National Forest are setting special fire
restrictions on the national forest because of the risk
of large fires due to very dry conditions in forest vegetation.
July 11, 2007
Pine Mountain Lookout Is Open For Rental
The historic Pine Mountain Lookout is open to the public for rental from May 17 to September 30, 2007.
July 10, 2007
Visitors Advised To Watch Out For Illegal Marijuana Gardens
Nearly half a million illegal marijuana plants were seized on the Mendocino National Forest last year and the prime growing period is now underway, prompting national forest officials to advise the public to be especially vigilant when visiting the forest.
July 3, 2007
Grindstone District Employee Presented National Forest Service Award
Stonyford resident Matthew Piper, a Mendocino National Forest employee, has been selected to receive a national Forest Service director's award as the 2007 Forest Protection Officer of the Year for his outstanding work in the off-highway vehicle program.
July 3, 2007
June 2007
Hazardous Forest Conditions
Due to the lack of rainfall and snow pack, the Mendocino National Forest is in very high fire danger. These conditions normally occur in July.
June 20, 2007
Upper Lake Ranger District Using Energy Efficient Biodiesel
The Upper
Lake District of the Mendocino National Forest is working
to be more energy efficient by using biodiesel in their
diesel vehicles and equipment.
June 19, 2007
Lee Johnson Named As Ranger For Upper Lake And Covelo Districts
Lee Johnson, a graduate of Ukiah High School, has been named as the new Ranger of the Upper Lake and Covelo Districts of the Mendocino National Forest, Forest Service officials announced today.
June 11, 2007
May 2007
Off-Highway Vehicle Program Grants
The Mendocino National Forest is seeking public comments on its proposals for State of California off-highway vehicle program grants.
May 25, 2007
Lake Pillsbury Recreation Area
The Upper Lake District of the Mendocino National Forest announces the following information regarding recreation activities at Lake Pillsbury.
May 22, 2007
Red Bluff Recreation Area Nitro National Drag Boat Festival
The annual IHBA Nitro Nationals Drag Boat Festival will be held the weekend of May 26 and 27 at the Red Bluff Recreation Area, with a make up day on May 28, if needed.
May 8, 2007
Tule Elk Project Partnership At Lake Pillsbury Pays Dividends
Tule elk were almost extinct a century ago but they are on the rebound in parts of California, including in Lake County on the Mendocino National Forest, thanks to a successful partnership effort.
May 8, 2007
Final Snow Survey of Season Shows Low Readings
The Mendocino National Forest has conducted the last snow measurements for the season at Anthony Peak and found snow depth and water content almost 60 per cent below the average usually found at this time of year.
May 7, 2007
April 2007
Proposed Recreation Program Changes
The Mendocino National Forest has completed the analysis for a proposed 5-year program of work for the 64 developed recreation sites on the forest.
April 30, 2007
Safe Driving Operation Conducted
At Lake Pillsbury Basin
Three serious
injuries and a fatality were caused by persons driving
while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs at Lake
Pillsbury Basin on the Upper Lake Ranger District in the
past few weeks.
April 13, 2007
Humboldt State University Bolsters Forestry Recruitment
Humboldt State
University and the US Forest Service, Region 5-California, have formalized
a partnership agreement to achieve a common goal of increasing
the recruitment of ethnically diverse students in natural
resources careers.
April 9, 2007
April Snow Survey Report
The end of February was an exciting time for a hydrologist.
April 9, 2007
Grindstone District To Conduct Spring Prescribed Fire Projects
The Mendocino National Forest continues its spring burning program on the Grindstone Ranger District.
April 4, 2007
March 2007
2007 Woodcutting Permits To Go On Sale In April
Personal use firewood cutting permits will be available for
purchase April 2 for the Mendocino National Forest.
March 20, 2007
Law Enforcement Officers Receive National Marijuana Eradication Award
The Mendocino
National Forest Law Enforcement team has received a national
Director's award from the President's Office
of National Drug Control Policy for their outstanding service
to the nation in combating marijuana trafficking on the
national forest last year.
March 14, 2007
Kiwanis Fishing Derby Winners Announced
About 100 children enjoyed a morning of trout fishing at
a pond east of Willows at the 14th annual Kiwanis Fishing
Derby on Saturday, March 10.
March 13, 2007
Upper Lake Off-Highway Vehicle Wet Weather Trail Closure
The Upper
Lake Ranger District of the Mendocino National Forest announces
the following information regarding the Off-Highway Vehicle Trail system.
March 1, 2007
January 2007
Focused Look Taken At Developed Recreation Sites
The Mendocino National Forest invites interested public to participate in an evaluation of the operation and maintenance of 64 developed recreation sites on the forest, such as campgrounds, picnic areas, trailheads, boat ramps and information stations.
January 31, 2007
Eduardo Olmedo Named As Ranger For Grindstone District
Eduardo Olmedo
has been named as the new Ranger of the Grindstone District
of the Mendocino National Forest in Willows, CA, Forest
Service officials announced today.
January 3, 2007
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