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Photo by Dave Head/ U.S. Geological Survey
Freshwater jellyfish found in Stumpy Meadows measure in at 5-25 millimeters in diameter, about the size of a penny.
Jellyfish spotted in Stumpy Meadows Odin Rasco Staff writer Recent visitors to Stumpy Meadows Reservoir near Georgetown have spotted an unexpected new resident in the cool waters — small, penny-sized jellyfish. The freshwater jellyfish (Craspedacusta sowerbyi) are a non-indigenous aquatic life form originally from the Yangtze River valley in China, but have become widespread in the U.S. since first being recorded in the country in 1880, according to information from the U.S. Geological Survey. Maps tracking the spread of the small creature — also known as a hydromedusa — show that it has grown exceedingly prevalent in East Coast waterways and has started to spread to the Bay Area, Central Valley and Sierra Nevada in California. It is believed the creature was originally accidentally introduced to the U.S. through ornamental aquatic plants and fish and is currently spread through boating and other recreational water activities.
Mountain Democrat photos by Eric Jaramishian
Mark Dawson, grandfather of U.S. Marine Michael Manson who lost his life in a 2020 motorcycle crash, writes a message for his grandson on an American flag brought to Rasmussen Park last week as part of the Tribute to Fallen Soldiers. The tribute consists of a caravan of motorcyclists on a 22-day journey to pay tribute to 48 fallen service members.
Cross-country tribute visits soldier’s family in Cameron Park Eric Jaramishian Staff writer
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EID wraps up costly Caldor repairs Jesse Saich El Dorado Irrigation District In the wake of the devastating Caldor Fire of August 2021, El Dorado Irrigation District’s water conveyance system and facilities sustained significant damage. Following considerable recovery efforts, most of the restoration work is now concluded. At the Sept. 25 EID
board meeting, senior deputy general counsel Elizabeth Leeper reported on the state of facilities as well as a financial update.
Facility recovery overview • The Caldor Fire wreaked havoc on district facilities and surrounding lands, with water supply flumes n See caldor repairs,
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otorcyclists of the Tribute to Fallen Soldiers are making a total of 48 stops in a 22-day ride to pay tribute to America’s fallen service members, including military and law enforcement personnel. The Oregon-based organization stopped in El Dorado County to honor Michael Manson, a 19-year-old U.S. Marine private first class from Cameron Park who tragically died in a motorcycle crash on Green Valley Road in 2020. Family, friends and community members gathered at Rasmussen Park in Cameron Park Thursday morning to
Tribute to Fallen Soldiers Executive Director Warren Williamson gifts Marchella Manson a portrait of herself and her fallen husband Michael. To the right, Michael’s parents Tina and Erik Manson embrace each other as they receive their own memorabilia from the organization. watch the group of bikers pay tribute to Manson. The bikers rode in with a memorial torch and trailer attached
to an RV, which is emblazoned with the 48 names they are honoring on their ride. Their journey began in Eugene, Ore., with
visits to Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Phoenix and other cities across the West before rolling n See tribute, page A6
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