![]() The river had risen to 25 feet near her back deck. Nearby in Paradise Park, a tree floating down the San Lorenzo River took out a post near the bridge by Jean Cook's home. At least one threw up their hands in dismay and threatened to move. "You just have to prepare the best you can."īut other neighbors did not feel so calm. "Mother Nature's gonna do what Mother Nature's gonna do," she said. Despite the outside mess, their home suffered only minimally, with a little mud flowing onto the floor. He gave KTVU a tour of his waterlogged property, where a trout fishing sign, a flag pole and a basketball net were almost engulfed with rising brown water in his backyard. "I've never seen it this high since 1982." His backyard was filled with water, reaching up to his basketball hoop. His home filled with two inches of water and he lost his shed. He and his neighbors usually don't have to evacuate - but they did on Monday. Santa Cruz County sheriff's deputies were also knocking on doors, evacuating residents of this woodsy town, 15 minutes north of Santa Cruz proper.Ī resident named Al Orengo said the neighborhood is used to flooding. UV is present even on overcast days.Al Orengo's backyard in Felton Grove was waterlogged with the San Lorenzo River flooded. Hat, Sunscreen and long-sleeved shirt for UV protection. ![]() Sturdy shoes and warm clothes for the cool evenings that can occur year-round. Anacapa Island, San Miguel Island Santa Cruz Island at Prisoners/Del Norte Campground & Santa Barbara Island DO NOT have fresh/potable water. Santa Cruz Island at Scorpion and Santa Rosa Island have fresh/potable water. Please be prepared to give your campsite number at check-in as required by the National Park Service. Late arriving gear may not be loaded onto the boat.Ī campsite reservation. Please arrive at your harbor of departure a full hour before your departure time. Shade is available in some limited locations, but visitors should bring hat and sunscreen for UV protection that can occur year round and on overcast days. It is always best to dress in layers and bring a jacket/sweatshirt (even in the summer months). Weather conditions can change rapidly in the Santa Barbara Channel. We suggest passengers do not wear loose or leather soled sandals or flip flops on your island adventure. Visitors to the island must take all their trash with them when they depart the island.įlat shoes with rubber soles are best for both the boat and the island. Anacapa Island, San Miguel Island Santa Cruz Island at Prisoners & Santa Barbara Island DO NOT have fresh/potable water. There are no shops or restaurants on the island. A small cooler with a single handle or a backpack will help to protect your food from the small animals and birds that populate the islands year-round. Pack food and drink for your time on the island. Please arrive at your harbor of departure 45 minutes before your scheduled mainland departure. Less restrictive measures would have the potential for introduction of nonnative species that could adversely effect many species and/or endanger the islands ecosystems. This restriction action is necessitated for the protection of the islands unique values, ecological systems and protection of breeding populations of marine mammals, endangered species of seabirds, eagles, islands foxes and other unique and rare species of flora and fauna inhabiting the Channel Islands National Park. Live or Potted Plants, Soil, Cut Flowers, Firewood or any untreated, unfinished wood (including hiking sticks), Corrugated boxes, Tools or equipment with attached soil, Motorized vehicles, Bicycles To prevent the introduction of nonnative species, the following items may not be brought to the park: The following bio security regulations and guidelines can help prevent the introduction and spread of nonnative species before they become a problem. Non-native, invasive species threaten endangered animals and plants on the Channel Islands and are costly to control. ![]()
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