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Don't be complacent with West Nile Virus

With a renewed threat from the mosquito-spread West Nile Virus, there are new warnings across the state to be wary whenever people are outdoors.

Fortunately, Los Vaqueros doesn’t have a major mosquito problem.

“There are a lot of natural predators to mosquitoes out here — bats, frogs and birds — so we’re able to maintain a good ecological balance, “ said Assistant Watershed Resources Specialist Dan Danner.

That doesn’t mean hikers and anglers can be complacent. West Nile Disease can cause severe illness and even kill.

It’s recommended that wherever you hike or go outdoors this summer — including LV — that you wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants and apply mosquito repellent with DEET.

For more information on the West Nile Virus, click here.

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Hiking Trails at Los Vaqueros

We’re considering improvements to the Los Vaqueros’ trail system and wildlife viewing areas. We’d like to know what you want to see at the watershed.

1. What is your experience with trails and habitat at Los Vaqueros?
I hike the trails frequently
I’ve hiked the trails once or twice.
I’ve never hiked at Los Vaqueros.

Please tell us more about your experiences hiking at Los Vaqueros.

2. Most of the trails at Los Vaqueros are dirt trails.  Tell us what kind of surface would you like a new trail to have.
Dirt
Gravel
Asphalt
More steps up steep hills

Please tell us more about your preferences for trail surfaces.

3. Are the trails you’ve been on marked well with direction signs, are the existing trail markers adequate?
Yes
No

Please tell us more about the trail markers.

4. Would you like to see more “Interpretive Signs” on the trails and habitat at Los Vaqueros, signs that tell you more about the scenery, habitat, history and animals in the watershed?
Yes
No

Please tell us more more about your thoughts on “Interpretive Signs”?

5. Most of the trails at LV are reserved for hikers only. Please tell us how you’d feel about opening more trails for bicycle and equestrian use.
Great idea.
Bad idea.
It doesn’t matter to me.

Please tell us more about your thoughts on opening more trails for bicycle and equestrian use.

6. Are there enough amenities along the trails at LV?  For example, seating areas, benches, bathrooms,  shade structures, emergency phones, etc.
Yes
No

Please tell us more about amenities along the trails.

7. Would you like see to “iPod” trails at Los Vaqueros?   You can download information about a trail on your iPod – or borrow an iPod from the Interpretive Center – and listen to stories, music, learn about the habitat and history of the area while you hike.
Yes
No

Please tell us more about your thoughts on I-Pod Trails.

8. Please tell us anything else you’d like to add about the existing or future trails and habitat at Los Vaqueros.

9.  Can we contact you if we have more questions?  If so, please leave a phone number or e-mail address.

 
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