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The algae is breaking up and moving along thanks to the cooler weather, some wind and some additional water moving through the dam on Cache Creek. The catfish bite is still red hot and the bass bite continues to do well in some parts of the lake.
Bass anglers are still working deeper water with finesse gear for best results. Live minnows and crawdads have been doing well for our live bait anglers fishing that deep water also. Most folks fishing shallow water or top water areas are finding limited success.
However, I’ve had a few reports of some guys doing well with frogs first thing in the morning. Once the sun is overhead, that bite is done and they’re moving to deep water again.
Our crappie bite is on summer hiatus. One of my regulars has been watching them on his Aqua Vu and has identified a few areas with structure that are holding crappie and bluegill. Mind you, he’s not fishing them but rather locating them for fall fishing endeavors.
The catfish madness continues. Lots of folks catching lots of fish. Mackerel & crawdads are tops. All of the other baits are in the picture as well. Best depth seems to be 8 to 14 feet near shoreline. Look for areas with some weeds but no algae for best action.
Seats remain open for next week’s Introduction to Handguns class. The class is Thursday evening, Aug. 13, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Cost is $45/person. Register in advance here at Lakeshore Bait & Tackle or by calling 707-994-FISH (3474). We’re running great promotion through the month of August. If you buy a firearm this month, we’ll give you TWO for ONE registration in our Introduction to Handguns class (the class is offered monthly).
Bob Rider is owner of Lakeshore Bait & Tackle, 14913-D Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake, telephone 707-994-FISH (3474) or visit www.994Fish.com .
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ASHBURN, VA — Did you ever wonder how your local parks and recreation program compares with those in other cities and states?
As the voice of the U.S. parks and recreation community, the National Recreation & Park Association benchmarked 3,100 agencies around the country.
While the results make for good reading, the NRPA more importantly expects its 2009 “Operating Ratio Report” to guide community leaders and legislators in their efforts to better understand the importance of parks and recreation in the health and well being of all Americans.
Some of the more interesting facts and statistics on U.S. parks and recreation programs derived from the NRPA survey include:
20 – the median number of parks or sites maintained by parks and recreation agencies.
450 – the median number of acres of land maintained by parks and recreation agencies.
10 – the median number of miles of greenways and trails managed by city and county parks and recreation agencies.
20 – the percentage of agencies that passed a bond referendum in the last five years. The last three years have seen a decrease in “yes” votes.
128 – the median number of volunteers assisting parks and recreation agencies. Volunteerism is crucial to the livelihood of the vast majority of parks and recreation programs.
40 – the percentage of parks and recreation agencies assisted by foundations. A smaller percentage report having advocacy groups to support particular parks or entire park systems.
50 – the percentage of parks and recreation programs receiving in-kind support.
Almost all parks and recreation agencies offer instructional classes and festivals/community events. The next most popular are team sports, seniors, and summer camp programs.
When evaluated by jurisdiction type, environmental education is more common for counties while fitness classes are more popular for municipal and special district agencies.
Playgrounds, picnic areas with shelters, and diamond/rectangular fields are the most popular recreation facilities. Less than 2 percent of agencies charge a fee to use playgrounds, while more than half of the agencies charge a user fee for the other areas.
Reports in this study and the accompanying dynamic online database offer baseline data on community demographics, land area, budget, personnel, programs and facilities. They provide broad “yardsticks” against which an agency's operations can be measured.
A free executive summary of the “Operating Ratio Report” is available by visiting www.nrpa.org .
For more information or to purchase subscriptions to the full report, contact Meredith Bridgers at
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The National Recreation and Park Association is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing park, recreation and conservation efforts that enhance quality of life for all people. Through its network of 20,000 professionals and citizens, NRPA encourages the promotion of healthy lifestyles, recreation initiatives, and conservation of natural and cultural resources.
Headquartered in Ashburn, VA, NRPA works closely with local, state, and national recreation and park agencies, citizen groups, and corporations to carry out its objectives. Priorities include advocating favorable legislation and public policy; increasing public awareness of the importance of parks and recreation; providing continuing education, professional certification and university accreditation; and conducting research and technical assistance. For more information, visit www.nrpa.org.
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WOODLAND – As the end of summer nears, Tuleyome will take its last few groups of young adults kayaking on Lake Berryessa.
It was an active year for Tuleyome as more than 120 young adults participated in the annual Youth Outdoor Exploration Program. The kids love it. They learn teamwork, listening, and respect for the environment. Mostly, they just have fun.
The program is funded by the Yocha-De-He Community Fund, the Strong Foundation, Don Saylor’s Soups On! Event and private donors. The project began in 2005 to take local underserved teens rafting on the Cache Creek State Wild and Scenic River who might otherwise not have had that opportunity. This year Tuleyome expanded the program to include trail building, hiking, and kayaking.
Yolo County’s parks and public open spaces provide habitat for wildlife, scenic vistas, and places for people to enjoy the outdoors. Yolo County purchased the Otis Ranch, across from Camp Haswell Park, in 2002. The County Parks Master Plan, which included Otis Ranch, called for the creation of multi-use trails on the property.
Tuleyome volunteered to help Yolo County Parks begin trail construction, by mobilizing volunteers to build the first trail on the property. Teens from Tuleyome’s Youth Outdoor Exploration Program joined with other volunteers to help build the trail, working to clear a route around some of the scenic cliffs found on the property. The teens were enthusiastic and enjoyed seeing the results of their hard work.
After more than
400 hours of volunteer effort, Tuleyome is pleased to announce the first mile-and-a-half of the trail has been constructed. “Yolo County’s leaders were visionary in purchasing the ranch for the public, and we wanted to give back by helping them build the first public trail on the property,” said Andrew Fulks, Tuleyome president and project coordinator for the trail construction.
Vallerye Anderson, outreach director for Tuleyome commented, “These programs have been truly astounding. When the kids are working along side the adult volunteers they get a deeper understanding of what it means to help the community. Many of the youth commented that they would bring their families out to the trail since it was so close to where they live. Thanks to the volunteers at Tuleyome these kids were able to create a lasting connection to this area and can now share that piece of nature with their families. We especially want to thank Dan Garrett of Garrett Landscaping, who donated not only his time, but his Bobcat skid steer for grading work and the materials to build steps on the steeper sections of the trail.”
In addition to enjoying the water and the trails, the young adults get a unique chance to see a different world. On Lake Berryessa, the teens see wildlife including bald eagles, osprey, ducks, fish and turtles.
Jennifer of the Esparto R.I.S.E. after school program writes, “My favorite part of the trip was learning to use a kayak, and I only wished the day was longer.”
Joshua Basofin, an environmental lawyer and Tuleyome volunteer, comments “It is great to be part of the Youth Outdoor Exploration Program. Spending a day on the lake, talking about the natural history of the area, building teamwork skills, and just having fun is rewarding for everyone involved.”
For more information on Tuleyome check www.tuleyome.org or call 530-350-2599.
