What is the status of restoration today?
• A: There is much to celebrate at Mono Lake. The lake has risen dramatically. Willows are bursting forth along the creeks. Jeffrey pines planted in the early years of restoration now reach over people’s heads. In 1997, stream restoration scientists began mapping stream sections to develop a baseline for monitoring recovery. They are continuing this monitoring each year. With the Water Board order in place, a number of restoration activities, including channel openings and road closures, have been completed. These activities are likely to be completed in the next few years. Life is springing back in the Mono Basin. We are all privileged to witness the beginnings of this remarkable transformation.
