LAKEPORT – Public Services Director Kim K. Clymire hosted the second of a series of meetings on March 25 to begin developing a Mt. Konocti Master Plan.

A group of more than 40 individuals, with varied recreational interests attended and a spirited, interactive, discussion was held that allowed everyone present to discuss and list their ideas for the development of the mountain’s master management plan.

Representatives from the Lake County Sierra Club, Redbud Audubon Society, Lake County Land Trust, Big Valley Rancheria, the Elem Tribe and the general public were in attendance.

When complete, which will probably take one to two years, the plan will govern the park’s use, conservation and preservation. Types of use, policies and procedures, resource and fire management plans and more were discussed, as well as, restrictions that come with the sale of the property, including day use only, except by special arrangements, no motorized vehicles, except by authorized use, and preservation and conservation of the mountain.

County staff anticipates having the basics of the master plan decided on prior to opening the trails to the public late this year or early next year.

Additional meetings are scheduled to take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, and Wednesday, June 24, at the Lower Lake Schoolhouse Museum, 16435 Main St.

For more information contact the Public Services Department at 262-1618 or visit

www.preservekonocti.org.

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