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How’s the Fishing? Dick Ogg, our local famous and loved Bodega Bay Fisherman shares some insights!
A large number of boats, including his, are bringing in their crab gear and looking at other fisheries. That’s not to say everyone, but a fairly large number. Many of the Bodega Bay fishermen are continuing to crab although the production has dropped off dramatically. Many will try to fish to as close to the beginning of Salmon as possible or is economically feasible. Dick will switch to Black Cod fishing until the Salmon season starts. Our fingers are crossed for a good Salmon season.
Teaming Up
to Save an Endangered Species
2020 is shaping up to be a fabulous year in Bodega Bay! Can’t you just feel the LOVE and excitement for all things Bodega Bay? Bring your loved one to Bodega Bay on Valentine’s Day – the beach is so romantic and fun for everyone. Come draw your heart in the sand!
Gone Fishing, Weather or Not! Is the theme of the 2020 Fisherman’s Festival in Bodega Bay on May 2nd and 3rd at Westside Park in Bodega Bay. This event donates thousands of dollars to show the love for our Non-Profits throughout our coastal community. Want to build a wooden boat? Watch a Boat Parade to bless our fishing fleet? Enjoy delicious food? Stand on a hay bale, dance and cheer on your favorite band? Enjoy the Kid Zone? Touch Tank Tide Pool? CHP and Sonoma County Sheriff helicopter landings? US Coast Guard rescue demos in the harbor? Visit: http://www.bbfishfest.org/
This year marks Fort Ross Conservancy's third year participating in the Coastal Prairie Restoration for Behren's Silverspot Butterfly project. The initial goal of our survey efforts is to collect baseline population density data of Viola adunca, a lovely low slung plant commonly known as the Western Dog Violet that grows throughout the coastal terraces of Salt Point State Park and Fort Ross Historic State Park. The viola is the host plant to the Behren's Silverspot butterfly, added to the endangered species list since 1997. If we have a healthy viola plant population, we are increasing the chances for a better population of the Behren's butterfly.
CSZ - Subduction Zone Love? Impact oo Bodega Bay? Are You Ready? This is a must not miss meeting. Join Bodega Bay CERT on Monday, February 10, 2020, at the Fire Station to learn why there is no love for the Cascadia Subduction Zone major impact if it pops. It can generate a much more powerful earthquake and tsunami than the San Andreas fault.
For the first two years, we conducted surveys of the Viola adunca. As of
last season, we started conducting additional surveys for the butterflies themselves! Butterflies are an important part of the ecosystem as they play roles as both predator and prey in our food chain. They are a huge contributor
Scientists say it is PAST DUE... Do you know about it? Do you know what
to do during and immediately following the quake? Join us for this important life-saving meeting. Learn more: bodegabaycert.org/ I’m President now – come learn the 2020 plan for BB CERT at the meeting.
We are working on this project with our dedicated partners, California State Parks Natural Resources Management and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, who are working to create new sustainable land management plans for the Sonoma Coast.
Showing Our Love uy Cleaning Up the Beach, Family Style B-Rad Foundation is organizing their 5th Annual big family-friendly beach cleanup event with Clean River Alliance on March 7th. Mark your calendar now. These are amazing organizations that give back to our coast and waterways every day. Learn more at: b-radfoundation.org/
Viola adunca, Western Dog commons.wikimedia.org
We are in the process of creating a webpage documenting the project to help our members better understand the complexities of the coastal prairie and the importance of this endangered species.
We look forward to kicking off our 2020 surveys of the Viola adunca in mid-March, and surveys of the Behren's Silverspot Butterfly in late June. Please consider signing up as a community scientist to conduct one, two, or all the surveys! Each survey offers time outdoors along the stunning Sonoma coast -- what better way to volunteer your time.
• Bluewater Bistro at the Links in Bodega Harbour is hosting Nicole Blue Doria, a vocalist, and guitarist performing alternative rock, blues, and folk. She sings popular classics and original work. Thursday, February 27, 2020, at 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Check it out: facebook.com/BWBistro/
to the pollination of flowers and are a good indicator of the health of our climate.
Did You Love Bodega Bay Chowder Day? 1,500 Ticket holders enjoyed tasting chowder of Bodega Bay Oyster Company, Rocker Oysterfeller’s, Bluewater Bistro, Drake’s Sonoma Coast at the Bodega Bay Lodge, The Boat House, The Bird’s Café, Ginochio’s Kitchen, Fisherman’s Cove, Spud Point Chowder & Caterer Anello Family Crab & Seafood on Saturday, January 25th.
Business Happenings in Bodega Bay!
The winners listed on the Chamber’s website, visitbodegabayca.com and their Facebook page: Bodega Bay, CA
Bodega Bay Grange Cioppino Feed was a Sold-Out Success! Were you one of the lucky ones to get a ticket to the best Cioppino Feed in Sonoma County? Diners donned crab hats and bibs to dine on the tasty dish! Proceeds from this coveted event allow the Grange to offer scholarships to Tomales High School college-bound students. Did you know my “love” Grandparents Ann & Emil Valena helped build the Grange? It now needs a commercial kitchen...can you donate, please? Learn how you can at: bodegabaygrange.org/new-page-1
• Sonoma Coast Vineyards “SCV” - Sparkle & Pop on Wednesdays, 4-6
pm (A glass of bubbly and a bowl of gourmet popcorn for $10) And Local’s Night, Thursday’s 4-6 pm ($6 Wines by the Glass). On Saturday, February 29th, 12-2 pm enjoy Chowder in your very own souvenir mug, wines by the glass and live music: sonomacoastvineyards.com
FRC's Volunteer Coordinator Melissa Bushner oversees the fieldwork and she's written two wonderful articles that give a brief history and overview of the project. To brush up on the topic, please check out: Viola adunca, Fall 2017 and Viola adunca, December 2018.
If you're interested in participating in this important project, please email Melissa Bushner at melissab@fortross.org. -Song Hunter, Director of Programs
• Bodega Bay Area Chamber of Commerce “Business After Hours” at Ginochio’s Kitchen on Thursday, February 20, 2020, at 5:30 to 7:00 pm. Beverages & yummy food served! Come on by!
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