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" It will be awhile before the water levels rise enough in Mono Lake to cover the tufas. The level is supposed to go up a couple of inches a year and the tallest tufas are 20+ feet. Photographically, it will be a sad day when the tufa are submerged. "

George,

What is happening to cause the water levels to rise in Mono lake? I have not heard that...



Dave,

You can read about the history of Mono Lake at this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mono_Lake

Back in the 70s-80s Mono Lake was a cause celeb in California. Once they stopped LA from diverting water the lake has slowly been rising. As I mentioned though, it will take a long time before the tufas are covered.

I love shooting at the lake and try to get down that way every year. Here are some panos from years gone by

http://www.lamsonweb.com/Galleries/Panomania/index-monolake.htm

Geo

Some of my best
http://www.lamsonweb.com/Galleries/Photography
http://lamson.zenfolio.com/