Pleasure boats on Lake Mendocino near Ukiah, Calif. on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. The lake and dam provide flood control, water conservation, hydroelectric power, and recreation. (Lana Cohen via Bay City News)

Note: Lana Cohen is a Report For America fellow covering the environment & natural resources for TMV & KZYX. Her position is funded by the Community Foundation of Mendocino, Report for America, & our readers. You can support Lana’s work here or email publisher@mendovoice.com. Contact Cohen at LCohen@mendovoice.com. TMV maintains editorial control.

MENDOCINO CO., 8/21/20 — Earlier this week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers closed the south boat ramp at Lake Mendocino for the rest of the summer due to low water levels. The closure went into effect last Tuesday, August 18, at 9:00AM. 

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Lana Cohen is a Report for America journalist covering the environment for The Mendocino Voice. In her free time she enjoys reading and spending time outdoors — hiking, biking, and running.