The well at Lucich North fried itself. After asking our field services people to freshen up the marshes at Lucich North, I was aware we didn’t have surface water available, since the Natomas Water Company has shut down water service for the winter. I knew we’d need to use the well on site, and that the well hadn’t been used extensively after getting renovated. We turned the well pump on for night time service, since PG&E rates are lower at night. Upon arrival in the morning, the pump had siezed up. We believe the cause for the damage is mud from yellow jacket nests way up inside the motor housing. This will cost $5,000 to $6,000 to replace.
Nail trim needed?
Conservancy field personnel captured this close-up of an osprey (Pandion haliaetus) flying overhead from a nearby perch. The photo was taken on Conservancy mitigation land associated with a managed marsh complex. In prior years, some called this species the “fish hawk.” Clearly, the claws would be useful in catching fish.… Continue Reading Nail trim needed?