
Kelseyville >> The Clear Lake State Park Interpretive Association (CLSPIA) will host a presentation by Dr. Harry Lyons titled “Lessons From Green Water” on Saturday.
Lyons’ will speak at 2 p.m. at the Clear Lake State Park Visitor Center.
The Woodland Community College biology professor will weave the stories of two nutrient-rich aquatic ecosystems, the Hudson River and Clear Lake, in addressing the problems and promises of such rich biological communities. Although differing in their geological and hydrologic histories, the two systems face similar problems with over-enrichment and mercury contamination.
Most feel the biological condition of the Hudson has improved; some feel the biological condition of Clear Lake has not. Can the political action taken on behalf of the Hudson River serve as a model for pushing improvement of water quality in Clear Lake? How is the chance of success through political action dependent on the type of pollution and its causes?
Lyons grew up swimming and fishing in the Hudson. His life-long interest in water led him to pursue his PhD in oceanography from the Scripps Institution of the University of California after academic work at Rutgers and Stanford. He has lived by, sampled from, and swum in Clear Lake for more than 35 years. His talks are always peppered with the spirit of relevant songs.
To support the LSPIA in its effort to bring educational and interpretive programs, such as Lyons, to the state park, become a member of CLSPIA. Go to www.clearlakestatepark.org for further information.
Clear Lake State Park is located at 5300 Soda Bay Road, Kelseyville. Entry into the park is free for those attending the presentation. Anyone having special needs should contact Clear Lake State Park sector office Tuesday through Thursday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at (707) 279-2267.
For further information on California state parks go to www.parks.ca.gov.