• The Point Reyes Beach as viewed from the Point Reyes Headlands

    Point Reyes

    National Seashore California

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  • Operational Changes Took Effect on May 1

    The Lighthouse Visitor Center is now only open Fridays through Mondays. The Kenneth C. Patrick Visitor Center will be closed through late December 2013. More »

  • 2013 Harbor Seal Pupping Season Closures

    From March 1 through June 30, the park implements closures of certain Tomales Bay beaches and Drakes Estero to water-based recreation to protect harbor seals during the pupping season. Please avoid disturbing seals to ensure a successful pupping season. More »

Fire Management: Recovery Act Projects

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Funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 has been provided to thin fire-prone stands of vegetation at various locations in Point Reyes National Seashore and Golden Gate National Recreation Area. This series of projects is designed to enhance wildfire protection for neighboring communities and park structures.

Crews accomplished substantial work between November 9 and December 18, 2009. Work will continue in 2010. This includes the following projects at Point Reyes National Seashore:

* Highway 1
* Bear Valley

Smaller non-native eucalyptus trees, 18 inches in diameter and less, and dead woody material resulting from Sudden Oak Death are being removed to reduce hazardous fuel.

See an example (265 KB PDF) of a past project before and after treatment.

See also Recovery Act fuel reduction projects at Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

This web page will be updated as the projects progress. For more information, contact the Fire Education Office at 415-464-5133.

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