PASO ROBLES, CA – Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services will be conducting periodic drone flights in the Salinas Riverbed to increase wildfire situational awareness. The drone is equipped with visual and thermal imaging cameras that provide real-time video and data transmission to the Fire Department. The drone technology will be used for a variety of situations to include hot-spot identification, campfires, and aerial mapping. At this time, the drone will only be utilized in the Salinas Riverbed. This technology will assist us in the early detection of fires, containment, and extinguishment. With the addition of this tool, the Fire Department is able to gain a new level of situational awareness. Most importantly, the use of drones in the Salinas Riverbed will help in mitigating our community’s fire risk. The Fire Department’s drone program will not be utilized to monitor members of the public or provide surveillance for law enforcement purposes.
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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