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05/29/2026

Thank you to the 70 fifth graders and their teachers and aides who picked up a pick up bed full of litter between Fishbasket and Mayport on Tuesday May 19th.

Gloves, bags and water were provided by RVTA. Most of the litter comes off of Route 28 and lands on the trail. RVTA thanks all who help pick up litter and clear branches and sticks from the trail to keep it clear and open for all to enjoy.

05/29/2026

Is your tackle box prepped, clean and ready to go?

As we round the corner to summer, take a few minutes to go through your tackle and make sure you’re ready for some fun summer fishing adventures.

🎣Clean out any broken or degraded lures

🎣Swap out your lead tackle for lead-free alternatives like tungsten and tin to help keep our waters clean!

🎣Replenish easy-to-lose items like sinkers and flies — and make sure you check what they’re made of! Did you know most nymphs are tied with lead wire?

Remember, a little maintenance now goes a long way! Your future self will thank you.

05/11/2026

Feeling like a fish out of water when it comes to switching to lead-free tackle? Maybe you’re a little out of your depth? You’re not alone — we’ve got the resources you need to switch to lead-free tackle on our website, linked in our bio!

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05/01/2026

We’re celebrating one of the founding birds in California condor conservation, T**a T**a, who turned 60 years old this month. 🎂

T**a T**a was originally recovered from the wild as a young fledging in Ventura County in 1967, the same year California condors were listed as endangered, by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and The Aububon Society. Weighing just 17 pounds and struggling to survive, he was transported to the L.A. Zoo for critical care. Although he regained strength, field observations revealed no adult condors nearby to guide him, which is essential for young condor survival. So a decision was made to return him to the L.A. Zoo where he lived under their care.

By 1982, only 22 condors survived in the wild, and to prevent the species’ extinction, the California Condor Recovery Program began capturing the remaining wild birds. Five years later, all remaining wild condors had joined T**a T**a in captivity in Los Angeles or down in San Diego. Together these condors, under the expertise of our zoological partners, launched the captive breeding program.

Today, T**a T**a’s lineage stands as a powerful testament to the success of the program. His genetic legacy includes roughly 300 birds, with about 100 currently contributing to the recovery effort as mentors or breeding condors, and 94 soaring free in the wild today.

The California Condor Recovery Program is an international program led by the USFWS in collaboration among many agencies and organizations. We thank our many partners dedicated to bringing this remarkable species back from the brink of extinction, including the L.A. Zoo where T**a T**a is still part of the breeding program.

Photos courtesy of L.A. Zoo

05/01/2026

DEP: Peregrine Falcon Eggs Are Hatching On The DEP/DCNR Rachel Carson Building In Harrisburg! [Watch Live!] https://tinyurl.com/zdu2xdwu

05/01/2026