With it being so hot outside right now many pets, especially
dogs are having a tough time dealing with the summer heat. South County Animal
Rescue Board President Carla Stewart said that it's important that your animal has a nice shaded area outside with fresh water if they can't be inside during the day. Stewart suggested that when you take your dog for a walk make sure you do it early in the morning or later in the evening because if the temperature is at least 87 degrees outside then the asphalt can be as hot as 143 degrees which can affect the pads of dogs on the bottom of their paws. Stewart also suggested that pet owners put out a kiddie pool for dogs to jump in during the day so that they can cool off from the summer heat.
Lake San Antonio Closed Due to Large Scale Fish Die Off; Number of Fish Impacted is Increasing and Reason for Die Off Remains Unknown
July 9, 2024- Out of abundance of caution for public health, County of Monterey Parks is closing the Lake San Antonio facility due to a large-scale fish die off from an unknown cause. On July 5, 2024, Parks staff noticed that dead baitfish, mostly shad, began washing up on the shore around Lake San Antonio and immediately contacted California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) to report the situation. At that time, the CDFW fisheries biologist stated the fish die off was most likely due to the high temperatures and low dissolved oxygen level in the water and that the situation most likely did not present a risk to the public. Parks staff also contacted the Water Resources Agency (WRA), State Water Resources Control Board and Environmental Health Bureau. Unfortunately, the fish die off has continued with larger species such as bass, catfish, crappie, carp, and trout being impacted. Attached photos include a 3–4-pound bass. CDFW, WRA and EHB are working together to try to determi
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