Recognizing the current decline in cases and hospitalizations, beginning on Monday, March 21, 2022, the face covering requirement and public health screenings for both the public and county employees will cease at all County facilities, EXCEPT in facilities covered by a State mandate, including healthcare facilities, jails and juvenile hall.
While no longer required, wearing masks when in a crowded situation or around those you do not know is strongly recommended. Monterey County encourages all residents to continue best safety practices to safeguard their health and the health of others, particularly as County Health Officials hear more reports of a new COVID-19 variant spreading.
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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