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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Monday, April 26, 2021 at
8:14pm
Memories of rain are gone and some magic sunset light drenched black mountain. Look out for the pink moon tonight.
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Sunday, April 25, 2021 at
5:06pm
12 hours.
"A controversial plan to continue cattle ranching while capping elk numbers in Point Reyes National Seashore passed a key hurdle Thursday night when the California Coastal Commission signed off on the arrangement.
The state agency was one of the last clearances needed "” and one that posed the most risk of obstruction "” before a largely procedural yet closely watched update to the park's management plan becomes official.
Critics of the plan, who say it puts the needs of ranchers before those of wildlife, mounted a far-reaching campaign to try to get the Coastal Commission to oppose the park's update. More than 40,000 comments were sent to the agency in advance of Thursday's virtual meeting. But in the end, the state agency's governing board endorsed the plan, with a handful of conditions, by a 5-4 vote.
While more than 100 people spoke at a marathon 12-hour hearing on the matter, with most calling for the Coastal Commission to reject the park's plan, the agency's approval was limited to a narrow issue: whether the plan would have spillover effects beyond the park. The state agency has no direct authority over federal property, and even if the governing board had withheld support, the park could have moved forward unilaterally."
FULL STORY:
https://www.sfchronicle.com/lo...
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Thursday, April 22, 2021 at
8:41am
A special hearing of the Coastal Commission will be held Thursday (TODAY) at 9:00 am (PST) regarding a federal consistency determination of the General Management Plan Amendment for Point Reyes National Seashore & north district of GGNRA. Speaker signup, staff report, live stream it here:
LIVE STREAM LINK:
https://www.coastal.ca.gov/mee...MarinIJ Story:
https://www.marinij.com/2021/0...
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Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at
3:40pm
"A National Park Service proposal, which includes whether to give cattle ranchers who rent the park's land longer leases and a plan to reduce the size of the park's iconic tule elk herd by killing some animals, is set to undergo a key vote before the California Coastal Commission at a special meeting Thursday.
The meeting will be one of the only times the plan will be vetted in a public hearing before the Biden administration renders a decision before its mid-July deadline.
While the coastal commission cannot disallow the park service from moving forward with its plan, the discussion on Thursday will focus on any "spillover" impacts the plan might have on the state's coastal areas and wildlife. Ranching impacts on water quality, such as runoff from manure or fertilizer making its way to creeks, is the standout issue, said Kate Huckelbridge, commission deputy director.
"This is the first time that the Coastal Commission has really taken a comprehensive look at anything at Point Reyes," Kate Huckelbridge, commission deputy director. "It's kind of a first chance we get to try to get what we think are really critical components and get improvements in the water quality."
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https://www.marinij.com/2021/0...
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Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at
9:27pm
The Marin County, Mobile Vaccination Unit, will be giving FREE Vaccines in Inverness.
WHEN: Wednesday, April 21, 10 AM"“2 PM
WHERE: Inverness Fire Station, 50 Inverness Way, Inverness, CA 94937
(Look for a van with a "Marin County Mobile Vaccination Unit" sign.)
WHO: Everyone aged 16 or older
200 doses available.
If you are not available on this day, please schedule an appointment online at getvaccinatedmarin.org or call 833-641-1988.
Requests for disability accommodations may be made by phoning (415) 473-4381 (Voice), CA Relay 711, or by e-mail at DisabilityAccess@MarinCounty.org.
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Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at
4:50pm
From a local resident, "Last Thursday, 4/15, a friend was forced off the Bolinas-Fairfax Rd as she rode down to HWY 1 by two cars racing side by side "” one red, one brown. They didn't stop to help. She remains in the hospital with numerous serious injuries. There are reports these same vehicles were seen racing on the road the following day. Anyone who saw these cars and may have helpful information should contact the Sheriff."
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Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at
2:44pm
Water rescue underway in Tomales Bay. Surf board and kite washed up on shore near Dillon Beach but they can't find the kite surfer. Crazy windy out there, hopefully everyone ok.
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Monday, April 19, 2021 at
6:09pm
Via MarinIJ: "A dangerous hairpin turn on Lucas Valley Road, known as a notorious trucker trap where rigs often slip off the road, will soon receive a $2.25 million upgrade.
The Marin County Department of Public Works will begin seeking contractors for the job this week. Construction is expected to begin mid-summer and be completed by the end of the year.
The turn at milepost 5.08, just east of the Big Rock trailhead, will be realigned to soften the sharp turn where several crashes have occurred over the years. However, trucks longer than 36 feet will continue to be prohibited from the two-lane road.
The project calls for a new 135-foot-long retaining wall on the downhill side of the turn, allowing for the curve to be less sharp. There will also be storm drain improvements and a new guardrail.
When the Board of Supervisors approved the project in 2017, a study of the area revealed that from 2004 to 2014 there were 17 severe injuries because of crashes along the curve, including nine incidents in which vehicles ran off the road."
FULL STORY:
https://www.marinij.com/2021/0...
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Monday, April 19, 2021 at
8:44am
This isn't a drought buster, and might be overhyped, but interesting forecast shaping up for next week via NWSBayArea: "We're looking at chances for substantial rain next Sunday into Monday. Here's one model's forecast for that time period."
Fingers crossed.
LINK:
https://twitter.com/NWSBayArea...
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Saturday, April 17, 2021 at
12:57pm
Via the Point Reyes Light: "Young bikers and skaters in Point Reyes Station are petitioning for a park where they could safely practice and hang out. The California Statewide Park Program identified the area as a critically underserved community in 2018, a designation that allows for competitive grant funding under Proposition 68.
Now, Madeline Hope, the director of the Tomales Bay Youth Center, is hoping to capitalize on the opportunity. "We'd like to make a case for young people getting some additional places to be that aren't being elbowed out by the visitor population, or traffic, or all these other competing stresses," she said. "The spirit of this petition is to say that kids want to be in the community, they just want to figure out how.
Local skaters are excited about the idea. Eduardo Romo, a Tomales High graduate, said he finds that it's easy to get sucked into substance use when there isn't much to do, and skating in the streets isn't safe, either. Multiple skaters have wiped out and been injured on the hill headed south from the school. Supervisor Dennis Rodoni said he supports the idea, though finding a location, along with securing funding and maintaining a park, present challenges."
To learn more about the petition, which has garnered 400 signatures, go to
https://change.org/p/marin-cou...
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Friday, April 16, 2021 at
7:54am
Via Marin County "It's a beautiful day for COVID-19 vaccinations in Point Reyes Station! We've got about about 100 "first come, first served" walk up slots available starting at 8:00am. #GetVaccinatedMarin #DontMissYourShotMarin"
Over by the Dance Palace!
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https://twitter.com/maringov/s...
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Thursday, April 15, 2021 at
8:23pm
"Drakes Beach will be closed from May 1 to Aug. 31 while construction crews reconfigure the parking lot and restore a wetland. The work is part of the Point Reyes National Seashore's two-year road improvement project, which is over 70 percent complete. About half of the two-acre parking lot will be removed, and the remaining area will be reconfigured with 314 spaces, down from 399. Three metal culverts will be taken out and surrounding upland areas will be excavated to create a two-acre wetland with mostly freshwater and some tidal influence on the south side of the lot." 😕
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https://www.ptreyeslight.com/a...
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Thursday, April 15, 2021 at
9:03am
Breaking news. The Palace Market in Point Reyes Station upgrading their check out situation and adding two self service stations.
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Support our local businesses... The Little Store in Point Reyes Station is having a pop up today starting at noon in the commons area (near where the Inverness shipwreck is being move to 😂). Lots of stylish clothes and more.
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Saturday, April 10, 2021 at
3:16pm
Elk activists in Point Reyes today.
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Thursday, April 8, 2021 at
3:57pm
Via Marin Water "For #Throwback Thursday, here is an image of Nicasio during the mid-1970s drought. We are once again in a drought, and now is the time to do all we can to save our limited water supply. Visit MarinWater.org/conserve to learn more."
LINK:
https://twitter.com/marinwater...
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Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at
12:36pm
An update from PRNPS "There will be NO closures on Limantour Road next week."
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Via PRNPS: "Daytime Limantour Road Closures:
Tuesday April 13-Friday April 16, 8am-5pm
Starting Tuesday April 13, 2021 Limantour Road in Point Reyes National Seashore will be closed from 8am to 5pm. This daytime closure will be in effect through Friday, April 16, 2021. The road closure is part of the park's 2-year
https://highways.dot.gov/ and
https://www.marincounty.org/de... road improvement project.
Drainage culverts are being replaced along Limantour Road. Most of the culverts require minimal road delays and one way traffic control. The installation of a deeper culvert, however, is more complex and requires full daytime closures for the crews to work safely and efficiently."
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Thursday, April 1, 2021 at
9:38pm
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Thursday, April 1, 2021 at
1:00am
The Point Reyes Village Association has worked out a deal with the PRNPS to move the old shipwreck from Inverness to the former "commons" area in Point Reyes Station.
From the PRVA/PRNPS press release, "This is a win win. Tourists will have easier access to this very popular and beloved historical icon. The lighting will be better for social media users. And it will activate a underutilized space in downtown. So really a win win win."
This photo is a rendering of what the new home for the shipwreck will look like which was filed along with permits with the county last week.
The shipwreck will be wrapped in bubble wrap by the park and put on a flatbed truck to be moved as early as next week.
Looking forward to having this beacon of hope to look at every day for inspiration!
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Monday, March 29, 2021 at
6:18pm
This boat just washed up on South Beach in Point Reyes. The occupants and a dog were airlifted off the coast last week I've been told. Not sure what happens next.
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Via Marin County Sheriff "For the last eight months, we've had limited staffing at our West Marin Substation due to budget cuts and staffing levels.
We are happy to report staffing levels have increased and we have resumed 24/7 staffing of our West Marin Substation as of March 28th, 2021."
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https://twitter.com/marinsheri...
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Saturday, March 27, 2021 at
12:05pm
WMF is out of town today and very sad to miss the Old Western Saloon yard sale in Point Reyes Station. If you are there and take any pictures or find anything interesting, please let me know.
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Thursday, March 25, 2021 at
2:41pm
An update on the status of the Old Western Saloon from the Point Reyes Light: "The owners of the Old Western Saloon put their building on the market this month for $2.2 million, and they say they will only sell to someone who will preserve the bar.
The historic two-story building consists of the saloon and two retail spaces downstairs, and 10 small offices upstairs. The liquor license is being sold separately. The Point Reyes Station Village Association is looking for a group of buyers who would keep local control.
Michelle Pelton, a member of the family trust that owns the Western, is preparing to reopen as soon as bars are permitted to have customers indoors at half capacity, and she is hosting a yard sale this weekend with 50 years' worth of stuff from the basement.
The Western joins a neighbor on the market: Two doors down, the property that hosts Zuma, Black Mountain Artisans and the Marty Knapp Photography Gallery is on the market for $925,000."
Go buy the paper to read more!
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Thursday, March 25, 2021 at
7:10am
People have asked WMF about all the heavy trucks that are back on the road.
"(There is) earthwork and grading expected at Lawsons Landing between March 15 and April 2. This will involve hauling of clean excess dirt from Pt. Reyes National Seashore to Lawsons Landing by Ghilotti Construction. The dirt is from off-the-edge-of-road work inside the National Park, such as drainage swale improvements contracted by the National Park Service.
The trucks bringing this dirt will enter Lawsons Landing from the old Sand Haul Road (or back road) that starts near Elephant Rock on Dillon Beach Road. Thus, the trucks will not be coming through the town of Dillon Beach.
The earthwork and grading is a necessary element of the new wastewater system, a long awaited major component of Lawsons Landing's Coastal Development Permit. The Regional Water Quality Board also approved the wastewater system design. The specific details of the earthwork and grading was also permitted Feb. 19, 2021 by the California Housing and Community Development (HCD), who issue permits for improvements for Special Occupancy Parks like Lawsons Landing."
From Marin Public Works "Please note that all of the construction vehicles are operating within the single axle weight limitations of the California Vehicle Code as required by the California Department of Transportation. This is required to ensure that the impact of construction vehicles stays within the anticipated loading ranges that all roadways are designed to withstand. For details, see:
https://dot.ca.gov/programs/tr..."
Additionally, all truck driving should adhere to traffic laws and regulations. If any transportation concerns arise, please contact the relevant law enforcement service."
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Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at
7:52pm
A public assist on Tomales Bay right now across from Inverness. Sounds like some people stranded on the beach over there? Not sure why the helicopter is down there. Anyone else know?
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"We are VISIONS, a women-owned retail and community space in Point Reyes Station.
An important part of who we are to our community, is a space for learning, and our very first workshop is here!
We are very humbled to have a platform to share the knowledge from two of the most incredible teachers; Michael Cavette, longtime Cannabis Cultivator and Horticulturalist and Nicole Skibola, co-founder of craft cannabis company Cosmic View.
In this two-part workshop you will walk away with your own planted seed and a bottle of infused oil. As well as the knowledge to do this all yourself.
The workshop will be held outside in the fenced garden at VISIONS, with masks on.
The pricing format is sliding scale to make it super accessible.
Saturday March 27th
11am ~ 2pm
$75 - $150 per person sliding scale
Limited to 10 spots
If you are interested, reach out to us at hello@shop-visions to secure a spot or ask any questions.
For more info on the event, check out this link:
https://mailchi.mp/32fea389b7f...For more info on VISIONS, check us out here:
https://shop-visions.com/"
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Sunday, March 21, 2021 at
6:05pm
We saw our own version of the Western Weekend parade in Point Reyes yesterday.
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Saturday, March 20, 2021 at
12:40pm
Spotted six whales today in Point Reyes. It's happening. ðŸ‹
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Saturday, March 20, 2021 at
12:26pm
Formation of what looks like old military planes circling over Point Reyes right now. Looks like they came out of Petaluma?
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Monday, March 15, 2021 at
9:26pm
"Miller Boat Launch in Marshall is closed Monday, 3/15 through Thursday, 3/18. The launch is a staging area for the Coast Guard emergency response to a shipwreck."
and
"Unified Command for American Challenger response has ended emergency oil pollution response efforts. OSPR will now proceed as part of coalition of agencies that will address additional environmental concerns from the grounded vessel."
Miller Boat Info:
https://www.marincountyparks.o...OSPR Info:
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It was a protest over school #1327. "Neighbors and alumni of (the former Sir Francis Drake High School) in San Anselmo say they are not comfortable with the ongoing name change process and are going public even as voting continues.
Drake alumnus Bill Hamm led a car caravan Sunday morning along Sir Francis Drake Boulevard from San Rafael to Drake's Beach in West Marin to protest what he called a waste of time and money."
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https://www.mercurynews.com/20...PRLIGHT:
https://www.ptreyeslight.com/a...
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Monday, March 15, 2021 at
9:13am
Question from local resident, "Yesterday driving back from north beach I saw about 20 cars with small blue/green flags but I couldn't make out what they were. Funeral? Protest?"
