The WMF Facebook Feed
This is the archive of posts from the WMF Facebook page. Some of the images are unfortunately missing.
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Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at
9:26am
“Due to heat and tight supply conditions, the California ISO has issued a statewide #FlexAlert for Wednesday, July 28, from 4-9 p.m. encouraging consumers to conserve energy to help alleviate stress on the #powergrid. Read the news release: ow.ly/95O550FF14m”
LINK:
https://twitter.com/california...
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Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at
1:16pm
A great story and photo from West Marin wildlife photographer Carlos Porrata: "I found the Bobcat I had spent time with last week. He was laying low sleeping so I gently parked to hurry up and wait. In about 20 minutes he got up and started to hunt. He did two attempts unsuccessfully and decided to move on. As he was slowly moving he did not notice that he was right next to a resting Coyote. I notice the Coyote before the Bobcat did and braced myself, expecting a hostile encounter among these two. Was I in for a surprise...they both stayed calm and collected and the Bobcat came as close as I have ever seen a Coyote and a Bobcat be from each other. It was a bit surreal to me since I was observing the opposite from what I expected. Live and learn. Mother Nature never ceases to amaze me..... "
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Another semi-truck stuck at Big Rock on Lucas Valley Rd. Expect delays (Thx STG)
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Monday, July 26, 2021 at
8:22am
Power was out this morning in a large part of Inverness and the park today due to a tree falling onto power lines causing them to arc. An emergency power switch was activated immediately shutting power down to prevent any further sparks from starting a fire. Firefighters quickly sprayed water and foam at the site to prevent any chances of a fire starting. Power has been restored. Thank you first responders!
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Sunday, July 25, 2021 at
8:14am
Want to get caught up on the week's updates AND get prepared for the weekend in West Marin? Then WMF has you covered. We're launching a new email list that will allow you to get summaries in your email inbox (and immediate updates when big news breaks).
Check out this weekend's edition by clicking the link below then and hit the 'Subscribe' button in the upper left hand corner to get on the list.
https://mailchi.mp/310edeb86f5...
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Saturday, July 24, 2021 at
8:11pm
Medical emergencies in the park and in Point Reyes Station. There may be helicopter transport out of Inverness. I hope everyone is ok.
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Thursday, July 22, 2021 at
1:05pm
Just heard a report that a semi trailer truck is stuck on Lucas Valley Drive where they are doing construction to stop semi trailer trucks from getting stuck. Sounds like road is closed. Anyone else know anything about this?
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Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at
6:17pm
Via County of Marin: "Construction work is fully underway to realign the curve at milepost 5.08 of Lucas Valley Road. Traffic is flowing through a single lane with alternating access and is being controlled with portable traffic signals."
TWEET:
https://twitter.com/DPWMarin/s...
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Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at
8:56am
No one went to space this morning in Inverness, but it was still pretty nice here.
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An very sad update from PRNPS about the missing hiker. "Point Reyes National Seashore received a report of an overdue hiker on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at 10:00 pm The missing person was last seen leaving the Bear Valley Visitor Center around 5:30 pm.
Park Rangers conducted a hasty search on the Bear Valley out to the coast. Marin County Search and Rescue conducted a hasty search on Bear Valley Trail, Coast Trail, Sky Trail, Rift Zone Trail. California Highway Patrol H30 also assisted with search efforts.
The body was spotted on Monday, July 19, 2021 at 6:00 am near the former location of Arch Rock. The investigation is ongoing. The name of the victim will be released pending notification of next of kin. Additional details are not available at this time."
Our hearts go out to her family and friends.
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Sunday, July 18, 2021 at
6:59pm
"Some West Marin residents may need to line up to get their drinking water from a storage tank in Point Reyes Station as drought conditions worsen saltwater contamination in the main well-water supplies.
The North Marin Water District took the unprecedented step to install the 4,500-gallon water tank at the end of Commodore Webster Drive in case salt levels in well-water supplies reach higher concentrations that could pose a health risk to residents on low-salt diets.
“It’s already set up and ready to be implemented,” district General Manager Drew McIntyre said. “We have a trigger that we will activate once the sodium increases to 115 milligrams per liter. Right now it’s just a little bit under 50 milligrams per liter.”
Last year, salt levels reached 115 milligrams per liter in August but “every year is different,” McIntyre said.
Ken Levin, president of the Point Reyes Station Village Association, told the board that residents may soon have to line up with gallon jugs to get their drinking water because the district was prevented from beginning construction (on a new well) this summer.
“It’s not online because of one person who has had the tenacity to appeal every permit application on this,” Levin said."
(Photo of the 4,500-gallon water tank at the end of Commodore Webster Drive)
FULL STORY:
https://www.marinij.com/2021/0...
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"The Point Reyes National Seashore announced Wednesday that it has delayed a decision on its controversial proposal to kill some of the park’s tule elk and extend how long commercial cattle ranchers can lease parkland.
In a filing with the U.S. District Court of Northern California on Wednesday, park Superintendent Craig Kenkel estimated that the park would need an additional 60 days before making a decision on the plan."
LINK:
https://www.marinij.com/2021/0...Story by Will Houston
Photo by Alan Dep
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Saturday, July 17, 2021 at
5:55pm
Via NWSBayArea: "A Red Flag Warning has been issued due to the threat of dry lightning starting late Sunday morning and lasting through Monday afternoon. Be sure to stay weather aware and have a plan if a fire starts in your area."
TWEET:
https://twitter.com/NWSBayArea...
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Anyone know what this was about last night? Water rescue at the Nicasio Reservoir? Is there enough water left for that?
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Thursday, July 15, 2021 at
2:58pm
Big news via The Point Reyes Light: "The Green Barn in downtown Point Reyes Station, owned for over two decades by Inverness resident Rip Goelet, sold last week to Bay Area real estate investor Vera Cort. As for what the future holds for the Green Barn, aside from a possible paint job? The possibilities are broad; the property is zoned for commercial and residential use. The Corts have mulled various ideas, including a small grocery, a restaurant and a brewery, though possible septic issues could make a brewery uncertain, he said. Mr. Cort said his family wants something both tourists and the community can enjoy, and they are open to suggestions and pitches—in fact, that is part of the appeal."
Story by Samantha Kinney
Photo by David Briggs
By a copy of the paper today or if youre a subscriber read more here:
https://www.ptreyeslight.com/a...
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Thursday, July 15, 2021 at
9:22am
"There is a vaccine pop up site at the WMCS food pantry for this Thursday. We are making a big push to try and get some of our remaining 900 or so eligible unvaccinated people vaccinated in West Marin."
"Hay un sitio emergente de vacunas en la despensa de alimentos de WMCS para este jueves. Estamos haciendo un gran esfuerzo para tratar de que algunas de nuestras 900 personas no vacunadas elegibles restantes se vacunen en West Marin."
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Thursday, July 15, 2021 at
9:05am
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Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at
5:08pm
Via Marin County Fire: "#dolcinifire mapped at 32.6 acres. 60% contained. One way traffic control to commence shortly between Novato blvd and Nicasio Valley Rd ok Point Reyes Petaluma Rd."
Amazing work by our local emergency responders today keeping us all safe. Thank you.
TWEET:
https://twitter.com/marincount...
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Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at
2:27pm
Marin County Sheriff: "Point Reyes Petaluma Road between Nicasio Valley Road and Novato Boulevard is currently closed due to the vegetation fire."
TWEET:
https://twitter.com/MarinSheri...
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Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at
2:27pm
This is not official information, via fire scanner: "#DolciniFire in Marin Co located on Pt Reyes-Petaluma Rd just north of Nicasio Valley Rd is 12 acres, wind driven, potential for 50 acres. IC requesting 1 addl dozer, 2 handcrews & 8 type 3 engines. 2 addl tankers for a total of 4 (T85, T100 already dropped). No structure threat."
Also: "Point Reyes Petaluma Road between Nicasio Valley Road and Novato Boulevard is currently closed"
TWEET:
https://twitter.com/CAFireScan...CAMERA:
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Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at
1:56pm
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Perhaps you saw her at the far end of Chicken Ranch beach. Or at the end of the bar at The Western cheering on a ball game. Or selling her gorgeous rugs in front of the post office. Or just walking around town with her little dog. Or maybe youve met one of her amazing children, Xerxes, Dakota or Josie. Sue Taylor was a beautiful light that shined so brightly in this world. We will miss you so much.
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Monday, July 12, 2021 at
3:50pm
Maybe the raccoons in this part of the neighborhood are different then the ones in my neighborhood. Because the “just put half a brick on top of the trash can” trick doesn’t work at my house.
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Saturday, July 10, 2021 at
2:54pm
Chicken Ranch and Limantour parking lots maxing out probably due to inland heat wave. If you're local, plan accordingly. Took me ten minutes to get through Point Reyes Station traffic.
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Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at
7:37am
"It is much more of a hazard now and there is more debris. ... It should probably be taken out," Jim Fox, the Inverness fire chief.
SFGate rehashing old stories today, but that quote is worth it:
https://www.sfgate.com/obscure...
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Sunday, July 4, 2021 at
9:26am
Black mountain taking a break this morning in Point Reyes Station. Happy fourth. Let's avoid fires and lay off the fireworks today.😬
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Saturday, July 3, 2021 at
7:49pm
Stephanie Miller captured this photo in Point Reyes of a coyote catching a skunk and tossing it around. Has anyone seen that before?
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Friday, July 2, 2021 at
1:08pm
For those who live in Inverness.
"HOLIDAY WEEKEND CRITICAL WATER ALERT
Holiday Weekend Critical Water Alert
The Water System is already feeling the strain of the holiday weekend's increased demand.
We must maintain adequate reserves for the essentials "“ fire protection, sanitation, basic domestic use, not drying up the streams.
All customers are being asked to DEFER ALL OUTDOOR WATERING until next week. Please: No outdoor watering at this time.
So we don't get hit with a crippling tsunami of demand all at once next week, please water outdoors on the following schedule.
July 2-6 (Friday-Tuesday): No outdoor watering. All customers.
July 7 & 9 (Wednesday & Friday): Limited outdoor watering OK for households with an even-numbered street address.
July 8 & 10 (Thursday & Saturday): Limited outdoor watering OK for households with an odd-numbered street address.
Thank you for your cooperation!
-- From your Inverness Water System staff"
LINK:
https://www.invernesspud.org/h...
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Thursday, July 1, 2021 at
4:55pm
Via PRNS "Starting today, Coast Trail north from its intersection with Bear Valley Trail to Coast Camp is closed due to salvage operations from a vessel that ran aground at Kelham Beach. Vehicle traffic will be on Bear Valley Trail over the next few days.
There were no injuries. No estimate yet on when the closed area associated with the grounded vessel will re-open but multiple agencies are assisting. Thanks for your patience."
LINK:
https://twitter.com/pointreyes...
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Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at
5:10pm
A local WMF supporter who owns an empty lot received this letter and was wondering if other people had received them as well and if anyone knew anything about it. Are people selling their property to Gray Duck? Or just spam.
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Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at
3:13pm
via FireSAFE Marin: "Chipper crews will be in your neighborhood! Hit the link below to use our Interactive map to find out when. Register for FREE vegetation removal at
http://ow.ly/na1150FiElp. Funded by the @MarinWildfire Prevention Authority. View map here:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/..."
Inverness: 7/10/21 and 10/11/21
Point Reyes Station: 7/5/21 and 10/4/21
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Point Reyes on the cover of the MarinIJ today.
"Coast Miwok descendants in Marin County are urging U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, the nation's first Native American cabinet secretary, to reject a controversial plan at Point Reyes National Seashore that it says prioritizes commercial cattle ranching over protecting archaeological sites and the environment."
FULL STORY:
https://www.marinij.com/2021/0...
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Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at
3:24pm
For those wondering about the crane off Limantour Beach: "Of course, the crane will first have to fit under the Golden Gate and Bay bridges. To make that happen, the ZPMC ship will anchor about 30 miles from the bay off Point Reyes for a few days, while workers make necessary adjustments."
FULL STORY:
https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal....
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Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at
1:11pm
Another major heat wave forecasted for this weekend. Be prepared. "A warming & drying trend is forecast to occur late this week and into the upcoming weekend. Resulting in interior locations reaching the 90s to potentially low 100s which may enhance risk for heat related illnesses. Hot & dry conditions may lead to elevated fire weather concerns."
LINK:
https://twitter.com/smfdinfo/s...
