CHWP Bumble Bee potential endangered species candidate

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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has recommended that four species of native bumble bees be granted “candidate species” status as endangered  under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA). Among them is Crotch’s Bumble Bee (Bombus crotchii), which was recently spotted in the Wilderness park, nectaring on Caterpillar Phacelia (Phacelia cicutaria).

 

Crotch’s bumble bee (Bombus crotchii) is already considered Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN); it only persists in 20% of its historic range, and has declined by 98% in relative abundance (its abundance relative to other species of bumble bees). This bee historically occurred from the northern Central Valley to Baja Mexico, but currently persists primarily in southern coastal habitats and some areas to the north and southwest of Sacramento.

If you would like to support the nomination of the Crotch’s Bumble Bee to Endangered Species candidate, please email the Fish & Game Commission at fgc@fgc.ca.gov, preferably by June 7. The vote will occur on June 12.

For more information, please see the Xerces Society press release.

Saturday sights

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March 9th was the Friends’ Second Saturday program, and we saw lots of folks enjoying the Park, including some large groups:

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Some folks recorded the sights with photos:

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The recent rains had swelled the seasonal stream near the entrance, making entering the Park a bit tricky. One pup wore booties:

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While mountain bikers just powered through:

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Leaviong hikers to carefully pick their way across the rocks in the stream:

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Sometimes with a little help from their Friends:

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We hope you’re out enjoying the Park! If you’re there on a second Saturday, please say, “Hi,” or, even better, come volunteer with us!

Wilderness Park closed January 17-18, 2019

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From the City of Claremont:

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DUE TO HEAVY RAIN AND FLOODING EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THE CHWP IS CLOSED TODAY, JANUARY 17, AND FRIDAY, JANUARY 18

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Due to unsafe trail conditions caused by the recent heavy rainfall and flooding, the Claremont Hills Wilderness Park will be closed until Thursday, January 17, and Friday, January 18.  On Saturday, January 19, rangers will evaluate trail conditions, and if the trails are safe, the Park will be reopened on Saturday. For updates, on local weather visit https://www.weather.gov/

For updates on the CHWP, please visit the City of Claremont’s website by clicking below.

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CHWP Information: CLICK HERE.

For additional information, please contact Claremont Human Services at
(909) 399-5490 or via email at parks@ci.claremont.ca.us.