Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve

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Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve
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Mono Lake's "South Tufa" area
Map showing the location of Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve
Map showing the location of Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve
Location Mono County, USA
Nearest city Lee Vining, California
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Established 1984
Governing body California Department of Parks and Recreation
File:Limestone towers at Mono Lake, California.jpg
Close-up of tufa columns

Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve is located near Yosemite National Park within Mono County, in eastern California. It was established in 1981[1] by the California State Legislature to preserve the natural limestone "tufa tower" formations at Mono Lake.[2]

Access

California State Park Rangers were charged with conducting interpretive talks and tours along the shores of Mono Lake, as well as protecting the resources. In 1984 the Federal Government designated surrounding lands as the Mono Basin National Scenic Area.[3][4] Since that time visitor services have been offered as a cooperative effort between these two agencies, as well as the Mono Lake Committee.[5]

See also

References

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  2. ↑ California State Parks Official site
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External links

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