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Reclamation announced summer 2018 park events and interpretive programs at Lake Berryessa

Media Contact: Erin Curtis, 9169785100, eccurtis@usbr.gov

For Release: May 24, 2018

Mid-Pacific Region Sacramento, Calif.

MP-18-087

Media Contact: Erin Curtis, 916-978-5100, eccurtis@usbr.gov

For Immediate Release: May 24, 2018

Reclamation announced summer 2018 park events and interpretive programs at Lake Berryessa

NAPA, Calif. – The Bureau of Reclamation announced summer 2018 park events and park ranger led interpretive programs at Lake Berryessa in Napa county. All activities will be held rain or shine and are free. Some programs have group-size limitations and require registration. Participants should wear sturdy shoes, dress in weather-appropriate clothing, and bring water and sunscreen. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Call 707-966-2111, ext. 113, for information or to register for park events and the educational programs.

Dufer Point Visitor Center Now through September 30: Weekends and holidays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays noon to 3 p.m. Ask park rangers questions about natural resources, recreational opportunities, wildlife and the area’s history. Free brochures, maps, trail guides and other educational information are available.

Meet a Park Ranger at Monticello Dam! Memorial Day through Labor Day: Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monticello Dam Overlook Parking (Highway 128, 9 miles west of Winters) Ever wonder who created Lake Berryessa? How much water it holds? What was here before the lake? Where the water goes? Get the answers to these questions and more when you meet a park ranger at the Monticello Dam every Saturday and Sunday throughout the summer. Stop by any time between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. to learn fun facts about this essential water resource. Subject to ranger availability and some cancellations could occur.

World Environment Day Sunday, June 3. Registration at 9:30 am, Group Clean Up from 10 am - 12 pm Meet near Markley Cove Resort, 3 miles west of Monticello Dam Join the Lake Berryessa Watershed Partnership for a fun lakeshore clean up event. Volunteers help clean up trash and debris along trails and shorelines at the south end of the lake during this annual event. This is a great opportunity to earn volunteer hours while spending the afternoon in a beautiful outdoor setting! Please wear sturdy shoes or hiking boots and bring work gloves, a hat, refillable water bottle, and sunscreen. Don’t miss out on the free lunch and pre-register by May 27 to receive a free World Environment Day shirt. Contact Marianne.Bulter@Solanorcd.org or (707) 678-1655, ext. 114.

C.A.S.T. For Kids Saturday, June 23, 8 am to 2 pm Oak Shores Day Use Area Lake Berryessa employees, in partnership with the C.A.S.T. (Catch a Special Thrill) for Kids Foundation, will host a C.A.S.T. for Kids fishing event for children with disabilities and disadvantaged children on June 23. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lake Berryessa’s Oak Shores Day Use Area. Each child will receive a fishing pole, tackle box, T-shirt, and other prizes and spend the morning fishing with local anglers and volunteers. A free lunch will be served to participants, parents and volunteers in the afternoon. Pre-registration is required for this event. Reclamation is seeking boaters and anglers who wish to volunteer their time and use of their boat, as well as volunteers for shoreline support. For more information, please contact the Lake Berryessa Field Office at 707-966-2111, ext. 113, or hmartinezroacho@usbr.gov or register at http://castforkids.org/event/lakeberryessa/

Free Fishing Days Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 8 a.m. Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 8 a.m. Twin Oaks, Oak Shores Day Use Area On summer holiday weekends, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife allows everyone to fish free of charge. If you ever wanted to learn to fish, this is the perfect time to borrow a pole and join a Park Ranger at Oak Shores Day Use Area for some tips. All fishing equipment will be provided to participants during the program. Please contact a Park Ranger Hugo Martinez at 707-966-2111, ext.113, with any questions or visit https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/licensing/fishing/free-fishing-days for more information on Free Fishing Days.

Evening Hiking Series Friday, June 22, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 13, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, August 10, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, September 7, 5 to 7 p.m. North End Trail, Berryessa Knoxville Road Are hot summer days curtailing your time outdoors? Join a park ranger for a guided hike along Lake Berryessa’s new North End Trail during cooler, evening temperatures. Possible hike topics will vary throughout the summer and may include geology, wildflowers, and local birds. This program will meet on the north side of the Putah Creek Bridge, 7.5 miles north on Knoxville Road from Dufer Point Visitor Center, 5520 Knoxville Road, in Napa. Please contact Park Ranger Jennifer Onufer at 707-966-2111, ext.112, for directions on joining this program.

Paddle with a Park Ranger! Friday, July 27, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, August 24, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, September 21, 5 to 7 p.m. Foxtail Flat, Oak Shores Day Use Area Experience the beauty of Lake Berryessa from a unique perspective during park ranger-led Friday night paddling tours. These two-hour trips explore various locations along the western shore of the lake and are open to experienced swimmers with a kayak or canoe. Participants should bring their boat, life jackets, paddles, sunscreen, hat, water, and a meal/snack. Kayaks and life jackets may be available for participants to use if requested in advance. A headlamp and sound device are required to participate in our night paddles. Be on the water and ready to paddle at the advertised time. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. To make any inquiries regarding the program, please email Park Ranger Todd Eggert at reggert@usbr.gov or call 707-966-2111, ext. 113 .

Coastal Clean Up Day Saturday, September 15, 2018, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Pope Creek Bridge and the Markley Turnouts Join Reclamation, Solano Resource Conservation District, and partners for this annual lake and shoreline clean-up event. Free lunch and beverages will be provided to volunteers. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own work gloves, as there may be limited availability. In order to limit the environmental footprint of this event, please also plan to bring a reusable bucket, and water bottle if possible. To volunteer, contact Park Ranger April Bracket at 707-966-2111 ext. 113 or abracket@usbr.gov. You can also search for our volunteer announcement under Lake Berryessa at www.volunteer.gov.

If you would like to participate in a program and need accommodation, please contact the Lake Berryessa Field Office 707-966-2111, ext. 113, at least 14 days in advance.

For more information, please contact the Lake Berryessa Field Office at 707-966-2111, ext. 113, (TTY 800-877-8339), or visit the Lake Berryessa website at https://www.usbr.gov/mp/ccao/berryessa/ .

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