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Public commenters raise golden mussels, Elk Creek drainage and boat-launch repairs; commissioners highlight youth hunting program
Summary
Public commenters asked about reported golden mussel finds, Elk Creek drainage restoration and a grant for a busy boat-launch parking lot; commissioners described a junior pheasant hunt, a $1,000 donation to the Grange and plans to introduce hunter-education curriculum in local schools.
During the public-comment portion of the meeting, residents raised several local concerns and community initiatives ranging from invasive mussels to school-based hunter-education.
Golden mussels: Annie Niemer, speaking for Alicia Williams, asked whether the county is looking into reports of golden mussels in the Delta and California Aqueduct. "She read an article about golden mussels being in the Delta and is wondering what they're doing or are is this county looking into that yet?" Niemer asked. Commissioners said that invasive mussel responses typically involve state agencies such as Fish and Wildlife and recommended inquiry to those agencies; they also said the commission would ask and look into the reports locally.
Boat launch and ramps: Niemer reported that a grant opportunity opened to repair a launch-ramp parking lot; the state had earlier indicated no funds but was looking into graveling or grant sources to fix the parking and launch area.
Elk Creek drainage and local activities: Commenters described a Friends of the Elk Creek Drainage group working to restore the drainage channel and noted the group pulled gill nets out of the creek. Commissioners said drainage restoration could improve the local fishery and encouraged continuation of the volunteer effort.
Youth programs and donations: Commissioners reported a successful junior pheasant hunt and discussed plans to introduce a fish-and-game hunter-education curriculum into local schools. One donor pledged $1,000 to the Grange 501(c)(3) to support elk-hunt youth activities; commissioners said the curriculum is state-approved and can be implemented locally.
Other items: Attendees asked about the Fred Haight Drive ramp (no update beyond 'still a big hole') and discussed halibut fishing quotas and local gauge maintenance; Speaker 1 said Jeff Reed had contacted the state to fix a sanded-in lake gauge.
Next steps: Commissioners said they would ask state agencies about golden mussel reports, follow up on boat-launch grant prospects and continue outreach on the hunter-education program.
