In another vivid example of California’s ongoing drought and water crisis, the water level is so low at Folsom Lake that Gold rush era relics that typically are submerged are now visible on dry land. “The water is actually continuing to recede, and more stuff is coming out each day,” Folsom Lake State Recreation Area Supt. AdvertisementNow, amid critically low water levels, visitors to Folsom Lake can see parts of historic town sites such as Salmon Falls, Red Banks and Mormon Island. The use of metal detectors is also banned at Folsom Lake. Interpretive staff will be on site periodically to educate the public and ensure people are not tampering with the artifacts, Preston-LeMay said.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 27, 2021 19:30 UTC