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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lake County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Quagga Mussel Prevention Program fees
The county accepted state grant funding to help keep invasive quagga and zebra mussels out of Clear Lake and local waterways.
Eastlake Sanitary Landfill Expansion
The county bought real property next to the Eastlake Landfill in Clearlake, a step in the landfill's planned Phase Two and Three expansion. The expansion supports long-term local waste disposal capacity.
Lake Pillsbury / FERC relicensing
The Board was asked to join the Save Lake Pillsbury Coalition in a letter to the National Energy Dominance Council, building on its August 2026 letter to FERC.
Clear Lake Watershed Co-Management with Koi Nation
The county and the Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians will jointly manage the Clear Lake watershed under a memorandum of understanding. It's a milestone in shared stewardship of the lake that the whole county depends on.
Clear Lake Watershed Co-Management Agreement
Sitting as the Watershed Protection District, the board approved two fish and wildlife management contracts totaling $1.148 million.
Hidden Valley Lake flood mitigation grant
The county will team up with the Hidden Valley Lake CSD to apply for FEMA flood mitigation money.
County Energy Policy Direction
The board's energy committee recommended writing an energy element into county policy, continuing talks with energy project developers, and hitting pause on joining a Community Choice Aggregator.
Wildfire resilience strategy adopted
The county formally adopted the state's wildfire and outdoor recreation strategy as a guiding document — it shapes funding pitches and policy on fuels reduction, recreation and public safety.
Clear Lake rehabilitation committee appointment
Serena Onate joins the Blue-Ribbon Committee working on the long-term rehabilitation of Clear Lake.
Clear Lake Hitch hydrology study
Scientists presented findings on the threatened Clear Lake hitch fish, whose emergency proclamation the Board again continued. The study informs how water management can help the species recover.
TERA EcoCultural Stewardship Training Center
The board sent a letter of support for the Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance's 'Putting Down Roots' training center, backing Tribal-led land stewardship and workforce training in the county.
Clear Lake phosphorus management contract
The Watershed Protection District awarded a $3.36 million contract to EutroPHIX to manage phosphorus in Clear Lake — the nutrient behind harmful algae blooms. Cleaner water means better recreation, tourism, and health outcomes around the lake.