WawonaNews.com - October 2022
Fire Restrictions Lifted
Due to the decrease in fire danger with the recent weather the park has received, Yosemite National Park has lifted fire restrictions.
• All previously enacted fire restrictions are hereby lifted and all associated orders are rescinded.
• Campfires are once again permitted in the Wilderness, where not otherwise prohibited by regulation. Fires remain prohibited above 9,600 feet and in other designated areas due to scarcity of wood and resource concerns. Where fires are permitted, existing campfire rings must be used.
• Campfires and cooking fires may be used in designated campgrounds, picnic areas, and residential areas in accordance with park regulations.
• Where wood gathering is permitted, only dead and down wood may be gathered.
• Extinguish cigarettes prior to disposal; filters must be properly disposed of in a trash receptacle.
Continue to recreate responsibly by following all fire rules and regulations.
Help prevent human caused fires by ensuring your campfire is out cold using the "drown, stir, and feel method."
To find out more about fire restrictions in Yosemite, visit: https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/firerestrictions.htm
Thank you for your continued support!
Yosemite Fire Information
[email protected]
go.nps.gov/yosefire
Facebook @YosemiteFire
Twitter @YosemiteFire
Instagram @YosemiteFire
Due to the decrease in fire danger with the recent weather the park has received, Yosemite National Park has lifted fire restrictions.
• All previously enacted fire restrictions are hereby lifted and all associated orders are rescinded.
• Campfires are once again permitted in the Wilderness, where not otherwise prohibited by regulation. Fires remain prohibited above 9,600 feet and in other designated areas due to scarcity of wood and resource concerns. Where fires are permitted, existing campfire rings must be used.
• Campfires and cooking fires may be used in designated campgrounds, picnic areas, and residential areas in accordance with park regulations.
• Where wood gathering is permitted, only dead and down wood may be gathered.
• Extinguish cigarettes prior to disposal; filters must be properly disposed of in a trash receptacle.
Continue to recreate responsibly by following all fire rules and regulations.
Help prevent human caused fires by ensuring your campfire is out cold using the "drown, stir, and feel method."
To find out more about fire restrictions in Yosemite, visit: https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/firerestrictions.htm
Thank you for your continued support!
Yosemite Fire Information
[email protected]
go.nps.gov/yosefire
Facebook @YosemiteFire
Twitter @YosemiteFire
Instagram @YosemiteFire
NPS Photo R.Mitchell / sky blanketed in clouds and light smoke rising from the Red fire.
Fire Update
We are happy to report we have received a bit of precipitation in the park the last couple days along with some lower temperatures! Due to completion of work, and lower fire activity, CA Interagency Incident Management Team 10 demobilized on Saturday, September 17 and the fires transitioned and downsized to a local type 4 organization.
The Rodgers fire is in patrol status at 2,790 acres.
The Red fire remains at 8,364 acres with 51 firefighters assigned.
Thank you for your continued interest and support,
Yosemite Fire Information
[email protected]
go.nps.gov/yosefire
Facebook @YosemiteFire
Twitter @YosemiteFire
Instagram @YosemiteFire
We are happy to report we have received a bit of precipitation in the park the last couple days along with some lower temperatures! Due to completion of work, and lower fire activity, CA Interagency Incident Management Team 10 demobilized on Saturday, September 17 and the fires transitioned and downsized to a local type 4 organization.
The Rodgers fire is in patrol status at 2,790 acres.
The Red fire remains at 8,364 acres with 51 firefighters assigned.
Thank you for your continued interest and support,
Yosemite Fire Information
[email protected]
go.nps.gov/yosefire
Facebook @YosemiteFire
Twitter @YosemiteFire
Instagram @YosemiteFire
Congratulations Chantal Decavel!
YOSEMITE-WAWONA ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
5:30 P.M.
Wawona Elementary School
7925 Chilnualna Falls Road
Wawona, CA
MONTHLY ITEMS AND FINANCIAL REPORTS
3.1- Approval of Agenda
3.2– Approval of Minutes of the regular meeting of August 10
3.3 – Approval of Warrants and Payroll
3.4 – Accept Donations to YWECS
ACTION ITEMS
INFORMATION ITEMS
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
5:30 P.M.
Wawona Elementary School
7925 Chilnualna Falls Road
Wawona, CA
- CALL TO ORDER
- ROLL CALL
MONTHLY ITEMS AND FINANCIAL REPORTS
- CONSENT AGENDA
3.1- Approval of Agenda
3.2– Approval of Minutes of the regular meeting of August 10
3.3 – Approval of Warrants and Payroll
3.4 – Accept Donations to YWECS
- HEARING OF PERSONS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
ACTION ITEMS
- APPROVAL OF UNAUDITED ACTUALS REPORT FOR 2020-21
INFORMATION ITEMS
- DISCUSSION OF MAINTENANCE NEEDS FOR THE SCHOOL BUILDING
- DISCUSSION OF FUNDRAISING EFFORTS FOR THE FUTURE
- STAFF REPORTS
- BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
- FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
- NEXT BOARD MEETING
- ADJOURNMENT
Water Conservation
All, the South Fork is now below 3 cfs. Please make an effort to reiterate this water conservation message to employees, residents and guests. Despite the forecasted precipitation later this week, we don't know what the rest of the month will bring.
Thank you all,
Chad Andrews
Wawona District Ranger
Yosemite National Park
(W) 209-375-9520
All, the South Fork is now below 3 cfs. Please make an effort to reiterate this water conservation message to employees, residents and guests. Despite the forecasted precipitation later this week, we don't know what the rest of the month will bring.
Thank you all,
Chad Andrews
Wawona District Ranger
Yosemite National Park
(W) 209-375-9520
Update on Yosemite Fires
With the ongoing heat wave and a brief thunderstorm, we have had increase in fire activity - here's the most recent information.
There are now multiple active wildfires in Yosemite National Park. A Type 2 Incident Management Team, CA Interagency Incident Management Team 10, has arrived in Yosemite to assist with a potential increase in initial attack, logistical needs, and operations of these fires. Firefighter and public safety continue to be one of our main priorities.
Smoke outlook available here The Yosemite Public Information Map can be accessed here
RANCH FIRE
Location: Across the canyon west of Rodgers fire
Discover date: September 6, 2022
Size: 1/10 acre
Cause: Lightning
Reported by aircraft and described as a single tree burning
Plan to transport firefighters today to respond
ALDER FIRE
Location: North of Alder Creek
Discover date: September 6, 2022
Size: 1/10 acre, 50% contained
Cause: Lightning
ASPEN FIRE
Location: Northeast of Aspen Valley
Elevation: 6,200
Discover date: September 4, 2022
Size: 26 acres, 30% contained
Cause: under investigation
Fire History: Burning in the 2013 Rim fire footprint
Burning in snags and whitethorn
No closures, no evacuations
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8385/
RED FIRE
Location: Between Red Creek and Illilouette Creek
Elevation: 7,800
Discover date: August 4, 2022
Size: 6,056 acres
Cause: Lightning
Fire History: Burning in the 2001 Hoover fire footprint
Burning in red fir, lodge pole litter. Most activity on the southwest
Trail closures on segments heading out the Illilouette drainage from Glacier Point area to Merced Pass Lake is temporarily closed due to fire activity
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8332/
RODGERS FIRE
Location: Northwest of Rodgers Canyon and southwest of Pleasant Valley
Elevation: 8,100
Discover date: August 8, 2022
Size: 2,541 acres
Cause: Lightning
No recent fire history
Burning in mixed conifer and red fir litter, and dead and down logs. Activity is on the north, southeast, and southwest corners
A segment of trail in Rodgers Canyon from Neall Lake to the junction with Table Lake is temporarily closed due to fire activity
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8333/
Thank you for your continued support,
Yosemite Fire Information
[email protected]
go.nps.gov/yosefire
Facebook @YosemiteFire
Twitter @YosemiteFire
Instagram @YosemiteFire
With the ongoing heat wave and a brief thunderstorm, we have had increase in fire activity - here's the most recent information.
There are now multiple active wildfires in Yosemite National Park. A Type 2 Incident Management Team, CA Interagency Incident Management Team 10, has arrived in Yosemite to assist with a potential increase in initial attack, logistical needs, and operations of these fires. Firefighter and public safety continue to be one of our main priorities.
Smoke outlook available here The Yosemite Public Information Map can be accessed here
RANCH FIRE
Location: Across the canyon west of Rodgers fire
Discover date: September 6, 2022
Size: 1/10 acre
Cause: Lightning
Reported by aircraft and described as a single tree burning
Plan to transport firefighters today to respond
ALDER FIRE
Location: North of Alder Creek
Discover date: September 6, 2022
Size: 1/10 acre, 50% contained
Cause: Lightning
ASPEN FIRE
Location: Northeast of Aspen Valley
Elevation: 6,200
Discover date: September 4, 2022
Size: 26 acres, 30% contained
Cause: under investigation
Fire History: Burning in the 2013 Rim fire footprint
Burning in snags and whitethorn
No closures, no evacuations
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8385/
RED FIRE
Location: Between Red Creek and Illilouette Creek
Elevation: 7,800
Discover date: August 4, 2022
Size: 6,056 acres
Cause: Lightning
Fire History: Burning in the 2001 Hoover fire footprint
Burning in red fir, lodge pole litter. Most activity on the southwest
Trail closures on segments heading out the Illilouette drainage from Glacier Point area to Merced Pass Lake is temporarily closed due to fire activity
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8332/
RODGERS FIRE
Location: Northwest of Rodgers Canyon and southwest of Pleasant Valley
Elevation: 8,100
Discover date: August 8, 2022
Size: 2,541 acres
Cause: Lightning
No recent fire history
Burning in mixed conifer and red fir litter, and dead and down logs. Activity is on the north, southeast, and southwest corners
A segment of trail in Rodgers Canyon from Neall Lake to the junction with Table Lake is temporarily closed due to fire activity
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8333/
Thank you for your continued support,
Yosemite Fire Information
[email protected]
go.nps.gov/yosefire
Facebook @YosemiteFire
Twitter @YosemiteFire
Instagram @YosemiteFire
Please join us at the Annual WAPPOA Picnic
Saturday, October 8, 2022
11:30 am
Wawona Community Center
Please RSVP so we know how many sandwiches to order from the Pine Tree Market
[email protected]
Saturday, October 8, 2022
11:30 am
Wawona Community Center
Please RSVP so we know how many sandwiches to order from the Pine Tree Market
[email protected]
Update On Pine Needle Pickup And Biomass Removal
Hi all. Just wanted to let you know that we’re working on finishing up the pine needle pickup. Sorry it’s taking so much longer than you’re used to. Other work has been on hold while the PG&E crews do their work. There’s not enough room for everyone! I have gotten a few complaints so I wanted to make it clear that it’s not the grant crews in the area. I don’t know how long the Arborworks crews will be there, but we’ll resume once they are finished.
Thanks and have a nice holiday. Stay cool and safe!
Melinda Barrett
Mariposa RCD
Hi all. Just wanted to let you know that we’re working on finishing up the pine needle pickup. Sorry it’s taking so much longer than you’re used to. Other work has been on hold while the PG&E crews do their work. There’s not enough room for everyone! I have gotten a few complaints so I wanted to make it clear that it’s not the grant crews in the area. I don’t know how long the Arborworks crews will be there, but we’ll resume once they are finished.
Thanks and have a nice holiday. Stay cool and safe!
Melinda Barrett
Mariposa RCD
New Wildland Fire Being Fully Suppressed
A new wildland fire was reported yesterday afternoon, the Aspen fire. Here's an update on fire activity in Yosemite.
Smoke outlook available here
The Yosemite Public Information Map can be accessed here
ASPEN FIRE
Location: Northeast of Aspen Valley
Elevation: 6,200
Discover date: September 4, 2022
Size: 19 acres
Cause: under investigation
Being fully suppressed
Fire History: Burning in the 2013 Rim fire footprint
Burning in snags and whitethorn
No closures, no evacuations
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8385/
RED FIRE
Location: Between Red Creek and Illilouette Creek
Elevation: 7,800
Discover date: August 4, 2022
Size: 5,518 acres
Cause: Lightning
Fire History: Burning in the 2001 Hoover fire footprint
Burning in red fir, lodge pole litter. Most activity on the southwest
Trail closures on segments heading out the Illilouette drainage from Glacier Point area to Merced Pass Lake is temporarily closed due to fire activity
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8332/
RODGERS FIRE
Location: Northwest of Rodgers Canyon and southwest of Pleasant Valley
Elevation: 8,100
Discover date: August 8, 2022
Size: 2,368 acres
Cause: Lightning
No recent fire history
Burning in mixed conifer and red fir litter, and dead and down logs. Activity is on the north, southeast, and southwest corners
A segment of trail in Rodgers Canyon from Neall Lake to the junction with Table Lake is temporarily closed due to fire activity
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8333/
Thank you for your continued support,
Yosemite Fire Information
[email protected]
go.nps.gov/yosefire
Facebook @YosemiteFire
Twitter @YosemiteFire
Instagram @YosemiteFire
A new wildland fire was reported yesterday afternoon, the Aspen fire. Here's an update on fire activity in Yosemite.
Smoke outlook available here
The Yosemite Public Information Map can be accessed here
ASPEN FIRE
Location: Northeast of Aspen Valley
Elevation: 6,200
Discover date: September 4, 2022
Size: 19 acres
Cause: under investigation
Being fully suppressed
Fire History: Burning in the 2013 Rim fire footprint
Burning in snags and whitethorn
No closures, no evacuations
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8385/
RED FIRE
Location: Between Red Creek and Illilouette Creek
Elevation: 7,800
Discover date: August 4, 2022
Size: 5,518 acres
Cause: Lightning
Fire History: Burning in the 2001 Hoover fire footprint
Burning in red fir, lodge pole litter. Most activity on the southwest
Trail closures on segments heading out the Illilouette drainage from Glacier Point area to Merced Pass Lake is temporarily closed due to fire activity
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8332/
RODGERS FIRE
Location: Northwest of Rodgers Canyon and southwest of Pleasant Valley
Elevation: 8,100
Discover date: August 8, 2022
Size: 2,368 acres
Cause: Lightning
No recent fire history
Burning in mixed conifer and red fir litter, and dead and down logs. Activity is on the north, southeast, and southwest corners
A segment of trail in Rodgers Canyon from Neall Lake to the junction with Table Lake is temporarily closed due to fire activity
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8333/
Thank you for your continued support,
Yosemite Fire Information
[email protected]
go.nps.gov/yosefire
Facebook @YosemiteFire
Twitter @YosemiteFire
Instagram @YosemiteFire
2022 Annual Labor Day Saturday Friends of the Library Sale Report
A big thanks to all of you who helped and supported the Wawona Friends of the Library sale on Saturday!!
Set up went smoothly Friday evening and Saturday morning with Gary Wuchner, locals, and our fire crew ~ workers during the sale did a great job ~ and breakdown and ‘put away’ at the early end of the sale went well.
Prior to the sale, we owe a big thanks to Gary and Jennifer Wuchner for sorting and organizing all the books. Gary Wuchner, our “floor manager” the day of the sale, kept things running smoothly!
Wayne Heringer’s trailer did ‘pickup’ & ‘return’ the tables duty and during the sale Wayne and Kathie were busy assisting where needed.
We especially owe thanks to the Wawona fire crew for all their help!
=Wawona’s creative bakers outdid themselves with their wonderful donations of baked goods. Thanks to the Wawona Hotel for their donation of cookies and lemonade for the thirsty shoppers. The craft table with its donations did especially well.
Raffle prizes were donated by Nancy Robbins and Shirley Spencer.
Winners were: Ed Mee, Sandra Yee, and Jose Galasza
It was a scorching hot day, and by afternoon we did close about one hour early.
Our total for the day was $2591.50 which included sales and donations! Almost as much as our highest sale ever! Considering inflation/covid/hot weather, we did really well!
Our sale is a community effort and it really paid off!
Thank you for supporting the Wawona Friends of the Library annual sale!!!
A big thanks to all of you who helped and supported the Wawona Friends of the Library sale on Saturday!!
Set up went smoothly Friday evening and Saturday morning with Gary Wuchner, locals, and our fire crew ~ workers during the sale did a great job ~ and breakdown and ‘put away’ at the early end of the sale went well.
Prior to the sale, we owe a big thanks to Gary and Jennifer Wuchner for sorting and organizing all the books. Gary Wuchner, our “floor manager” the day of the sale, kept things running smoothly!
Wayne Heringer’s trailer did ‘pickup’ & ‘return’ the tables duty and during the sale Wayne and Kathie were busy assisting where needed.
We especially owe thanks to the Wawona fire crew for all their help!
=Wawona’s creative bakers outdid themselves with their wonderful donations of baked goods. Thanks to the Wawona Hotel for their donation of cookies and lemonade for the thirsty shoppers. The craft table with its donations did especially well.
Raffle prizes were donated by Nancy Robbins and Shirley Spencer.
Winners were: Ed Mee, Sandra Yee, and Jose Galasza
It was a scorching hot day, and by afternoon we did close about one hour early.
Our total for the day was $2591.50 which included sales and donations! Almost as much as our highest sale ever! Considering inflation/covid/hot weather, we did really well!
Our sale is a community effort and it really paid off!
Thank you for supporting the Wawona Friends of the Library annual sale!!!
Extreme Heat In The Forecast For This Week 8/31- 9/9
All, you may have seen that beginning today(9/2), the Weather Service is forecasting abnormally high temperatures this weekend and into next week. Please make sure that you are keeping an eye on your employees and that they are staying cool and hydrated. Also might want to message this to your guests.
Also, we will be leaving the Community Center open through the weekend as a cooling center for employees and residents and we now have a portable a/c unit that will keep the space much cooler than the wall unit. Thank you to Wawona B&G for setting that up.
Be advised - there is extreme heat in the forecast for this week, going into next week. Also, there are smoke concerns for AQI (Air Quality Index) in certain areas. We must take special care to assess the work we are doing, and how we are doing it.
Prolonged exposure to heat can result in serious heat related illnesses (some of which can lead to death), such as heat stroke, heat exhaustion, rhabdo, dehydration, heat syncope, and others.
It is crucial to ensure that you are taking steps to stay safe.
Important things to remember:
All, you may have seen that beginning today(9/2), the Weather Service is forecasting abnormally high temperatures this weekend and into next week. Please make sure that you are keeping an eye on your employees and that they are staying cool and hydrated. Also might want to message this to your guests.
Also, we will be leaving the Community Center open through the weekend as a cooling center for employees and residents and we now have a portable a/c unit that will keep the space much cooler than the wall unit. Thank you to Wawona B&G for setting that up.
Be advised - there is extreme heat in the forecast for this week, going into next week. Also, there are smoke concerns for AQI (Air Quality Index) in certain areas. We must take special care to assess the work we are doing, and how we are doing it.
Prolonged exposure to heat can result in serious heat related illnesses (some of which can lead to death), such as heat stroke, heat exhaustion, rhabdo, dehydration, heat syncope, and others.
It is crucial to ensure that you are taking steps to stay safe.
Important things to remember:
- Stay hydrated and nourished. When working in heat the CDC recommends drinking 1 cup (8 ounces) of water every 15-20 minutes. This translates to 24-32 ounces per hour. Consider supplementing with sports drinks to avoid hyponatremia.
- Keep cool. Various methods can be employed such as wearing breathable clothing and hats, keeping out of direct sun when possible, keeping a cool towel and sunscreen in a cooler and applying as needed, reduce caffeinated beverages, and applying ice or a cold water bottle to pulse points.
- Avoid conducting strenuous work during the hottest part of the day
- or if the AQI has reached 151 or higher (101 for sensitive groups)
- Smoke sensitive groups should avoid prolonged outdoor activity if poor air quality is present in your area.
- This can be monitored at - Live Data - Air (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov).
