Michael Flores+FollowTulare Lake’s wild comeback stuns CaliforniaTulare Lake, once thought gone for good, made a jaw-dropping return last year—flooding over 100,000 acres of farmland in California’s San Joaquin Valley after epic winter storms. Locals saw fields turn to water overnight, while wildlife flocked back and the Tachi Yokut Tribe welcomed the return of Pa’ashi. Now, as the lake shrinks again, a big debate is brewing: Should we let nature reclaim this space, or keep fighting to farm it? Tribal leaders and environmentalists are even pitching a permanent wetland. What do you think—restore the lake or stick with agriculture? #Science #TulareLake #California00Share
megangibson+FollowCalifornia’s ghost lake makes a wild comebackTulare 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 #TulareLake12Share
