Vehicle access at Scott’s Creek entrance to South Cow Mountain has reopened
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“Our Ukiah staff has done a remarkable job completing emergency measures to reopen public access to South Cow Mountain, while protecting habitat for the imperiled Clear Lake hitch,” said Ukiah Field Manager Nicholas Lavrov. “We welcome the public back to the area and remind visitors to be respectful of our access barriers near the water and avoid driving behind the barriers, while fish recovery efforts continue.”
Ongoing efforts to recover the endangered hitch will continue as pools become more defined and disconnected and until the larval fish are matured. This will make it easier to rescue fish and will make it easier on the extremely tiny larval fish to give them the best chance at survival. The BLM will continue ongoing partnerships with local Tribes, organizations and agencies to promote the protection of the species and prevent the imminent danger of extinction. This endeavor at Scott’s Creek is a key step to ensuring the prolonged survival of the species.
Please remain respectful and stay on designated routes to avoid crushing juvenile fish and to protect a valuable water resource critical to the Lake County community and Clear Lake hitch survival.
Recreate Responsibly and Pack It In – Pack It Out: Practice Leave No Trace ethics while recreating on public lands by packing out all your trash. Illegal dumping of waste is a public safety hazard and dangerous to wildlife.
For more information, please visit the South Cow Mountain webpage. For specific questions, contact the Ukiah Field Office at 707-468-4000 or by email at BLM_CA_Web_UK@blm.gov.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.