LAKE COUNTY — Public Services Director Kim K. Clymire announced Tuesday that an organizational meeting to create a non-profit “Friends of Mount Konocti” group will be held on May 13 from 6 until 8 p.m. in the Board of Supervisor”s Chambers located in the Lake County Courthouse at 255 N. Forbes St. in Lakeport on the first Floor. An overview and update will be given on the progress the Master Management Plan Committee has made toward developing the plan that is being driven by preservation, resource and cultural conservation of the site. When the park opens, tentatively scheduled for late June or July, only hikers will be allowed initially, while specifics of the plan are determined over the next year or two, it may include equestrian, dogs on leash, mountain bikes and other potential uses. The focus of the organizational meeting will be to recruit volunteers to lead hikes, be trail watchers, docents to supervise access to the CalFire Look Out Tower, contingent on CalFire approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
For more information contact the Public Services Department at 262-1618.
