The draft report, entitled “Conservation Strategy for Restoration of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Ecological Management Zone and the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valley Regions,” will be available for public review and comment from July 22 until Aug. 22.

The document identifies biologically promising ecosystem restoration opportunities in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Ecological Management Zone and the Sacramento Valley and San Joaquin Valley regions, and it provides the rationale for restoration actions specific to each of these regions.

It provides the conceptual framework and process that will guide the refinement, evaluation, prioritization, implementation, monitoring and review of Ecosystem Restoration Program (ERP) actions. ERP performance measures can be found in Appendix D.

The draft report is available on the DFG Web site at www.dfg.ca.gov/erp/reports_docs.asp.

All comments must be received by DFG no later than noon on August 22, 2011. Comments can be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Comments may also be mailed or hand-delivered to:

Chad Dibble

Department of Fish and Game

830 S St.

Sacramento, CA 95811

All comments submitted by the due date will be considered as the report is finalized.

Questions about the report should be directed to Chad Dibble, Senior Environmental Scientist, at 916-445-1202 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Included are Mendocino County projects that may impact Lake County commuters.

LAKE COUNTY

Highway 20

– Bridge deck repairs at the Middle Creek Bridge and the Clover Creek Bridge will continue. Work hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Wahlund Construction of Eureka.

– Metal be a.m. guardrail repair at various locations from Long Valley Road to 1.7 mile west of Gavel Plant Road will continue. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekdays. In two-lane sections, one-way traffic control will be in effect and motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. In four-lane sections, traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel and motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Stewart Dirt and Aggregate of Fairfield.

– Slide repairs west of Gravel Plant Road will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor – Figas Construction of Eureka.

Highway 29

– PG&E of Eureka has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for utility repairs near Wardlaw Street beginning Wednesday, July 27. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– Paving from 0.7 mile south of Clayton Creek Road to the junction of Routes 29/53 will continue. Nighttime work hours are 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Granite Construction of Ukiah.

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from 0.3 mile north of Diener Drive to 0.1 mile north of the junction of Routes 29/281 beginning Monday, July 25. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– Fence repair at various locations from Bottle Rock Road to Thomas Drive will begin Monday, July 25. Nighttime work hours are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays. Contractor – V A P Construction Inc. of La Miranda.

– Bridge deck repairs at the Scotts Creek Bridge will continue. Work hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Wahlund Construction of Eureka.

Highway 53

– Highway widening from 40th Avenue to Old Highway 53 north will continue. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Sierra Equipment Rental of Glenn.

Highway 175

– Metal beam guardrail repair from 0.9 to 2.3 miles east of the Mendocino/Lake County line will continue. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays. Contractor – Stewart Dirt and Aggregate of Fairfield.

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from Slamina Resort to Estates Drive. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance near Port Road on Tuesday, July 26. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. A shoulder closure will be in effect. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.

– Installation of a roundabout at Simpson Lane will continue. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekdays. A shoulder closure will be in effect. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Fedco Construction Inc., of Santa Rosa.

– Storm damage repairs near Blue Slide Gulch will begin Monday, July 25. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Robert J Frank Construction of Redding.

– Storm damage repairs near the Union Landing Viaduct will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor – Valentine Corp. of San Rafael.

– Bridge painting on the South Fork Eel River Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor – NY Blastco of Gardenia.

Highway 20

– Highway widening from 2.3 to 3.3 miles east of Gravel Pit Road will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor – Team Ghilotti Inc. of Petaluma.

– Bridge deck repairs at the Russian River Overhead and the Redwood Valley Undercrossing will continue. Work hours are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Wahlund Construction of Eureka.

Highway 101

– Bridge deck repairs at the Russian River Bridge just south of Geysers Road will continue. Nighttime work hours are 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Wahlund Construction of Eureka.

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from the Commisky Station Viaduct to the junction of Routes 101/175 beginning Monday, July 25. Work hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. In two-lane sections, one-way traffic control will be in effect and motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. In four-lane sections, traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel and motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.

– Slide repairs north of the Korean War Veterans War Memorial Bridge will continue. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa.

– Installation of cable median barrier from the El Roble Overcrossing to the junction of Routes 20/101 will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Ghilotti Brothers of San Rafael.

– A pavement repair project from the Robinson Creek Bridge to Uva Drive will continue. Work hours are 4 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Granite Construction, Incorporated, of Ukiah.

– Metal beam guardrail repair at various locations from the junction of Routes 101/222 and the Gobbi Street Overcrossing will continue through Friday, July 22. Work hours are 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Wahlund Construction of Eureka.

– Geotechnical surveys will be performed 0.8 mile north of the Central Avenue Overcrossing on Thursday, July 28, from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Dynatest Consulting Inc. of Ventura.

– Installation of metal be a.m. guardrail at various locations from Reeves Canyon Road to the South Willits Overhead will continue. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Jeff Parrish of Stanton.

– Geotechnical surveys will be performed near Ridgewood Ranch Road on Monday, July 25, from noon to 12:30 p.m. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Dynatest Consulting Inc. of Ventura.

– Metal beam guardrail repair at various locations from 0.5 mile south of the Haehl Overhead Bridge to 0.7 mile south of the junction of Routes 1/101 will continue. Work hours are 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekdays. In two-lane sections, one-way traffic control will be in effect and motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. In four-lane sections, traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel and motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Wahlund Construction of Eureka.

– Fence repair from Casteel Lane to 0.5 mile north of the Upp Creek Bridge will begin Monday, July 25. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor – V A P Construction Inc. of La Miranda.

– Bridge painting at the Long Valley Creek Bridge will continue. Work hours are 5 a.m. to 2 p.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Certified Coatings Co.

– Geotechnical surveys will be performed near the Irvine Lodge Rest Area on Monday, July 25, from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Dynatest Consulting Inc. of Ventura.

– Fence repair from Tan Oak Park to the Rattlesnake Creek Bridge will begin Monday, July 25. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – V A P Construction Inc. of La Miranda.

– Geotechnical surveys will be performed just north of the Rattlesnake Creek Bridge on Monday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Dynatest Consulting Inc. of Ventura.

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from the Bear Pen Undercrossing to the Humboldt/Mendocino County line. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.

– Geotechnical surveys will be performed 1.1 miles south of the Humboldt/Mendocino County line on Monday, July 25, from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Dynatest Consulting Inc. of Ventura.

Highway 128

– Culvert repairs from the Beebe Creek Bridge to the Sonoma County Line will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays. Contractor – Team Ghilotti of Petaluma.

Highway 162

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from junction of Routes 101/162 and Sand Bank Creek beginning Monday, July 25. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 222

– Replacement of the Russian River Bridge will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays during work hours and five-minute delays at other times. Contractor – CC Myers of Rancho Cordova.

Highway 253

– Culvert repairs from the junction of Routes 128/253 to the junction of Routes 101/253 will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays. Contractor – Team Ghilotti of Petaluma.

For information pertaining to emergency roadwork or for updates to scheduled roadwork, please contact the California Highway Information Network (CHIN) at 1-800-GAS-ROAD (1-800-427-7623).

SUNworks participating counties include Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Humboldt, Lake, Madera, Mendocino, Merced, Monterey, Napa, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, Santa Clara (city of San Jose), Sierra, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Tulare, Ventura, Yolo and Yuba.

Energy efficiency improvements such as caulking and sealing the home, improving insulation, installing new windows, water heaters, solar systems, and heating and air conditioning systems, are just a few of the types of improvements that can be made to a home to significantly decrease energy bills and improve the comfort of the homeowner.

The program helps homeowners to finance home energy efficiency improvements by providing low interest rate loans and grants to qualifying homeowners.

Qualifications include verification that the homeowner is current on the mortgage and property taxes and that they have a current source of income within the program limits.

In addition, there is no minimum credit score to meet, no appraisal required on the home, nor any down payment required from the homeowner. Up to 100percent percent of the approved project can be financed with the CHF Loan.

Additional guidelines and terms and conditions on loan financing apply and are available from CHF.

“The program is a win-win for the homeowner and community. Reducing the amount of energy usage in your home, can potentially put a lot of money back in your pocket,” said Carolyn Holmes, CHF marketing director. “Improvements may increase the home’s overall value, and energy upgrade projects can help create jobs in the local area.”

The energy efficiency program is funded through a $16.5 million grant awarded to CHF by the California Energy Commission State Energy Program as part of the federal stimulus American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

CRHMFA (California Rural Home Mortgage Finance Authority) Homebuyers Fund – or CHF – is a California government entity with 30 member counties who are also members of the non-profit Regional Council of Rural Counties (RCRC).

CHF has supported affordable home ownership in California for almost two decades, and has helped nearly 37,000 families and individuals to purchase homes.

The above example of 100 percent financing of qualified retrofit projects approved under the CHF Residential Energy Retrofit Program is based on a 15-year fixed-rate CHF Loan.

The monthly payment on a $10,000, 15-year fixed-rate CHF Loan at 3.0-percent interest would be $69.06 and the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) would be 3.403 percent. The monthly payment on a $10,000, 15-year fixed-rate CHF Loan at 0.0 percent interest would be $55.56 and the Annual

Percentage Rate (APR) would be 0.372 percent.

For more information, contact SUNworks toll-free at 866-600-6800 or online at www.VisitSunWorks.com.

Lee often phoned in to Herb Gura’s “Law Show” and other shows on KPFZ to express his unique perspective on the state of Lake County and the world.

This Saturday, July 23, at 5 p.m. on KPFZ 88.1 FM, Gura will dedicate “The Law Show” to Lee. Clips of some of Lee’s calls to KPFZ will be aired.

Programmer Steve Elias also will be in the studio and listeners are invited to phone in and reminisce about Lee and his special contribution to the Lake County community.

The festival will take place from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Steele Winery, 4350 Thomas Drive (Highway 29 at Thomas Drive), in Kelseyville.

Admission is free.

The event will be a festival of the imagination, of fairies, elves, the fanciful, unicorns, pots of gold and characters of times gone by.

Going beyond the here and now of our everyday lives, the organizers intend to create magic for all to enjoy.

Dress as your favorite fanciful creature, your favorite Shakespeare character or whatever else your imagination conjures up.

For more information or to participate, contact Pam Prisco, telephone 707-279-9415 or 707-245-7857.

They will have a tender pork luau with all the fixings at the club hall, 2817 E. Highway 20 in Nice.

The bar is open for socializing at 5 p.m. then dinner will be served at 6 p.m.

Enjoy dancing to the music of The High Notes right after the meal.

All tickets cost $15 at the door.

Everyone is welcome.

For information about this event or renting the hall for your own, call 707-263-1606.