La Pata Road Project Drives Through Fossil Finds
Construction of the La Pata Gap Closure road linking San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente proceeds for a 2.27 mile route at a cost of 73 million dollars. Paleontologists uncover fossils during grading as crews advance earthwork and drainage tasks, with completion expected in late summer next year.
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Fossils Unearthed During La Pata Gap Construction
Scientists report rare finds from the Capig trano formation as La Pata Gap Closure progresses between San Juan and San Clemente. Excavations reveal a 9 foot jawbone of a whale or seal, an ancient seal, a walrus, and leatherback sea turtles. Findings span December to January with large dirt removal ongoing.
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Poche Beach water quality improves with falcons and coyotes
Poche Beach near Dana Point and San Clemente no longer ranks as a top ten dirtiest beach after a long cleanup effort. A $3 million system to treat urban runoff, combined with bird-control measures including live falcons and fake coyotes, reduced bacterial warnings from 184 days to 55 days in a 214 day season.
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