Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve Explained

Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve
Iucn Category:	V
Iucn Ref:	^[1]
Map:	USA California#USA
Relief:	1
Location:	Mono County, United States
Nearest City:	Lee Vining, California
Coordinates:	37.9453°N -119.0356°W
Established:	1984
Governing Body:	California Department of Parks and Recreation

Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve is located near Yosemite National Park within Mono County, in eastern California. It was established in 1981^[2] by the California State Legislature to preserve the natural limestone "tufa tower" formations at Mono Lake.^[3]

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.^{[4] [5]} Since that time visitor services have been offered as a cooperative effort between these two agencies, as well as the Mono Lake Committee.^[6]

See also

• Mono-Inyo Craters
• Bishop Tuff

External links

• Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve website
• Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area website
• Mono Lake Scenic Area Visitor Center
• CA.Parks: Mono Lake tufa tower images

Notes and References

1. Web site: Protected Planet Mono Lake Tufa. 2020-10-16. Protected Planet.
2. Web site: Tufa Towers: Mono's Magnificent Monuments. About Mono Lake. Mono Lake Committee. 2009-12-11.
3. http://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=514 California State Parks Official site
4. Web site: USFS contributors. 2009. United States Forest Service. 2010-02-07. Special Places. Inyo National Forest.
5. Web site: Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area 25th Anniversary Commemoration and "Mono Lake Trail" Ribbon Cutting. United States Forest Service. 2009-12-11.
6. Web site: Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center. Mono Lake Committee. 2010-12-02.