Conservationist Bids on Mill Bend
This is the first time the Mill Bend property has been on the market in more than 60 years.
This is the first time the Mill Bend property has been on the market in more than 60 years.
October 2018 In this Issue… Gualala Bluff Trail Presentation at Coastal Commission Meeting President’s Corner RCLC Recognized By Coastal Commission Mill Bend Prospects Bluff Trail Volunteers Gualala Bluff Trail Bollards Replaced Gualala Bluff Trail Bench Installed Cooks Beach Bench Log Jam Cleared on Cooks Beach
About 70 people crowded into the Gualala Community Center Wednesday evening to consider the future of the last holdings of Gualala Redwoods Inc., including the Mill Bend parcel, the dramatic river view at the south gateway to Mendocino County.
The Gualala Municipal Advisory Council will sponsor a community forum on the Mill Bend property on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 6 to 8 p.m., at the Gualala Community Center. The forum is the brainchild of John Walton...
November 2017 In this Issue… Update on Mill Bend Properties Next Steps
On your next trip to Cooks Beach, you'll likely notice a much improved entry. The access to the overlook and trail, with limited parking on the County Right-of-Way on CR526, received some much needed treatment in July.
October 2016 In this Issue… Cooks Beach Access and Bonham Trail – Looking Good Beach Fires Are Discouraged at Cooks Beach Keep Cooks Beach Dog-Friendly Stewardship – Volunteers + Donations Art In the Redwoods Award – August 2016
We had a successful volunteer work party day at Hearn Gulch in June with volunteers who helped to remove three truck-loads of invasive weeds, mostly thistle.
As of June, both California State Parks and Mendocino County have prohibited wood fires and open flames on beaches. The public access management agreement for Cooks Beach does not provide for fire rings or permanent grills to accommodate beach fires.
We want to avoid conflicts and mishaps along the trail, since it is impossible to see the beach from the upper trail. The first concern is dogs racing excitedly down or up the trail and the possibility that a trail user will get sideswiped.