State Parks employees clean up Molesworth Beach
- California State Parks
CLEARLAKE, Calif. — On Tuesday, 12 California State Parks employees spent the day cleaning up tires and other debris that has become exposed on the Clear Lake shoreline due to the falling lake level.
The cleanup day was conducted by staff members from the public safety, natural resources and maintenance departments, with a Clear Lake State Park lifeguard joining the crew.
The cleanup occurred at Molesworth Beach, a part of the shoreline of Clear Lake at the southernmost area of the lake.
The beach is located within the boundaries of the North Flat portion of Anderson Marsh State Historic Park.
The origin of the tires found at this part of the shoreline is no mystery, said Supervising Ranger Chris Glenn.
“For years, folks around Clear Lake have been using tires as dock fenders, and eventually, the docks deteriorate and the tires end up at the southern end of the lake,” said Glenn.
“On behalf of State Parks, we wish to thank Clear Lake Resort for assistance with access to the beach area and South Lake Refuse and Recycling for receiving the tires at no cost to the state,” he said.
The North Flat portion of Anderson Marsh State Historic Park is relatively undeveloped, with walking trails leading to Cache Creek and Clear Lake.
Dogs on a 6-foot leash are allowed on the trails in this area of the park. The area can be reached via Lakeview Drive off of Old Highway 53.