Lopez Lake

Storm boosts SLO County reservoir levels, easing drought concerns

Amanda Wernik

San Luis Obispo County officials are reporting that reservoir water levels are in good shape as heavy rains hit the region.

The Steelhead Trout is listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act.

Environment and Energy

SLO County appeals court-ordered water release for endangered trout

Amanda Wernik

San Luis Obispo County is fighting a court ruling to discharge more water from Lopez Lake to protect steelhead trout.

Environment and Energy

Boats to be inspected for invasive shellfish before entering SLO County lakes

Cole Pressler

Starting November 1st, all boats that enter Santa Margarita and Lopez Lakes will be inspected for invasive shellfish.

The Lopez Project includes Lopez Lake and Dam.

Environment and Energy

Environmental groups sue SLO County for alleged Endangered Species Act violation

Amanda Wernik

Environmental groups are accusing San Luis Obispo County of violating the Endangered Species Act in a lawsuit filed this week. The organizations claimed the county does not release enough water from the Lopez Dam to sustain fish in the Arroyo Grande Creek.

Environment and Energy

SLO County to apply for state funding to protect waterways from invasive mussels

Amanda Wernik

Quagga and zebra mussels disrupt food chains and clog water pipelines across California. San Luis Obispo County is applying for state funding to prevent that from happening in Lopez and Santa Margarita Lakes.

Environment and Energy

Lopez Lake boat launch expected to close, drought conditions to blame

Rachel Showalter

Lopez Lake is in the height of summer visitor season and its boat access is a big draw for people coming from across California.But because of drought…

Firefighters working on brush fire near Lopez Lake

Firefighters are working on extinguishing an estimated 50-acre brush fire near Lopez Lake in San Luis Obispo County. The Camino Fire broke out Friday…