Surf Beach in Lompoc, California, reopens after seasonal closures protecting Western Snowy Plovers ended.
Surf Beach in Lompoc, California, has reopened after seasonal restrictions to protect the threatened Western Snowy Plover were lifted. The closures, which ran from March 1 to September 30, ended once the last chicks became self-sufficient. Vandenberg Space Force Base officials confirmed full access to Surf, Wall, and Minuteman beaches, crucial breeding areas for this endangered species, as part of ongoing conservation efforts.
September 19, 2024
4 Articles