Memorandum
Date: August 27, 2024
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Eddie "EJ" Crandell, District 3 Supervisor
Bruno Sabatier, District 2 Supervisor
Subject: Adopt Proclamation Commending the Lake County Water Resources Team for Exemplary Work Orchestrating the 2024 Clear Lake Integrated Science Symposium (CLISS)
Executive Summary:
COMMENDING THE LAKE COUNTY WATER RESOURCES TEAM FOR EXEMPLARY WORK
ORCHESTRATING THE 2024 CLEAR LAKE INTEGRATED SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM (CLISS)
WHEREAS, a complement of environmental considerations affect every aspect of life in Lake County, yet it had been 25 years since a conference had been held highlighting research, management, and conservation of Clear Lake; and
WHEREAS, Lake County Water Resources brought together researchers, practitioners from Federal, State, County, and Tribal agencies and non-profit organizations to share important developments in water quality monitoring, lake and lakebed management, and conservation and restoration efforts in the Clear Lake Watershed for the historic 2024 Clear Lake Integrated Science Symposium (CLISS); and
WHEREAS, the CLISS showcased 60+ scientific talks and posters, 500+ local and out of county attendees, 25+ government agencies, and a thoughtful and uplifting keynote address from Geneva E.B. Thompson, Deputy Secretary for Tribal Affairs, California Natural Resources Agency; and
WHEREAS, the success of the 2024 CLISS was greatly enhanced by its 14 Sponsors - Lake County Watershed Protection District, County of Lake, Yolo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Westside Sacramento Integrated Water Management Plan Committee, Ex Ordo, Ohana Resources, Lake Air Adventures, EutroPHIX, Museums of Lake County California, California Natural Resources Agency, Lake County Vector Control District, Alliance of Indigenous Math Circles, Robinson Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians of California, and Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake; and
WHEREAS, the Robinson Rancher...
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