Volunteers document sharp drop in Clear Lake hitch detections in second year of community science program
Lake County Watershed Protection District staff reported volunteers documenting 1,152 adult Clear Lake hitch at eight sites in 2026, down from 3,347 in 2025; staff and volunteers said timing, water visibility and temperature affect counts and urged long‑term, consistent monitoring and QA/QC to guide restoration.
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Lake County Water Resources staff presented results from the 2026 Clear Lake Hitch community science spawner‑observation program, describing how 27 trained volunteers monitored 33 preselected sites countywide.
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