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Reclamation Announces Summer 2016 Park Events and Park Ranger Interpretive Programs at Lake Berryessa

Media Contact: Shane Hunt, 916-978-5100, shunt@usbr.gov

For Release: June 10, 2016

NAPA, Calif. – The Bureau of Reclamation’s Central California Area Office announces summer 2016 park events and Park Ranger interpretive programs at Lake Berryessa in Napa County. All activities will be held rain or shine and are free of charge. Some programs have group-size limitations, so please contact the Park Ranger office regarding availability. Participants should wear sturdy shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather and bring water and sunscreen. Children are welcome, but those under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Dufer Point Visitor Center Through September 11: Weekends and holidays 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Weekdays Noon-3 p.m. Park Rangers are available to answer questions about natural resources, recreational opportunities, wildlife and the area’s history. Brochures, maps, trail guides and other educational information are available free of charge. Contact a Park Ranger at 707-966-2111 ext. 113 for information about park events, hikes, kayak tours and educational programs.

Meet a Park Ranger at Monticello Dam! Saturdays 12-3 p.m. through Labor Day at the Monticello Dam Overlook Parking Lot (along Highway 128, 9 miles west of Winters) Ever wonder why Lake Berryessa was created? How much water it holds? What was there before the lake? Where the water goes? Get the answers to these questions and more when you meet a Park Ranger at Monticello Dam every Saturday through the summer. Stop by any time between noon and 3 p.m. to learn fun facts about this essential water resource. Questions? Contact a Park Ranger at 707-966-2111 ext. 113.

Oak Shores Ranger Programs 1 p.m. on Sundays through Labor Day at the Oak Shores Day Use Area Experience the beauty of Lake Berryessa from a unique perspective during a 30-60 minute Park Ranger-led program. Topics range from water safety to nature hikes along the Smittle Creek Trail. Participants are encouraged to check the weather, bring water and come prepared to meet outside in the heat. For more information on meeting locations, topics to be covered and recommended gear to bring, please contact a Park Ranger at 707-966-2111 ext. 113.

If you would like to participate in a program and need accommodation, please contact the Lake Berryessa Park Ranger Department at 707-966-2111 ext. 113 at least 14 days in advance. Please visit the Lake Berryessa website at http://www.usbr.gov/mp/ccao/berryessa/index.html for additional information.

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