Tulare Lake, once the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi, suddenly reappeared in California’s San Joaquin Valley after vanishing for 40 years. Thanks to record snow and rain in 2023, this “ghost lake” flooded over 100,000 acres of farmland, shaking up the lives of local farmers and reviving wildlife that hadn’t been seen in decades. Now, as the water quickly recedes, there’s a heated debate: should part of the lake be restored for good? With tribal leaders, environmentalists, and farmers all weighing in, what do you think—should California bring back Tulare Lake? #Science #California #TulareLake