In 2009, the County of Lake/Redevelopment Agency, purchased Clarks Island in downtown Clearlake Oaks. The island is located between the Tower Mart and the Clearlake Oaks Boat Launch, off Hwy 20. Since that time, the County has relocated the dozen mobile home residents, removed debris, and rezoned it to open space.

Since January 2010, a group of Clearlake Oaks volunteers have been meeting under the direction of Supervisor Denise Rushing, to develop a concept plan for Clarks Island. The focus is on environment and sustainability, with potential aspects of natural earth building, native and Native American plantings, kayak stopping spot, demonstration trail and interpretive signage.

Find out more:

• Floating Island Project
• Natural Building Project
• Tule Revegetation Project

See a write up on Clarks Island Sustainability Initiative Starts Projects in LakeCoNews 10/1/10

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Upcoming Volunteer Events

Ideal for school and community groups, families, and individuals of all abilities, volunteers for all projects on Clarks Island are being sought.

See everything that's happening - videos, photos, events - on our Clarks Island Sustainability Initiative Facebook Community page!

Want to get involved? Sign up to donate materials, to participate, or to keep informed! Or call 998-0135 or email rtnc@sonic.net to volunteer.

For more information, feel free to contact:

Holly Harris/Chuck Lamb - rtnc@sonic.net - 998-0135
Denise Rushing - deniser@co.lake.ca.us - 263-2368