Deep wells or puna are cleaned of dirt and debris so the sea water that enters them through underground channels is clean and conducive to salt making.
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Deepa Bharath,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Jan. 2024
Reviving the amunas could be complemented by projects to restore the puna, the high-altitude tundra ecosystem that, when healthy, holds water like a sponge.
The biggest threat was for parts of Siskiyou County above 4,500 feet elevation, including the Mount Shasta highlands, Medicine Lake and the Klamath, Salmon and Trinity mountains, as well as Etna Summit and Scott Mountain Summit, the warning said.
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Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
Located in the secluded highlands of Lanai, the resort’s minimalist aesthetics easily blend with the surroundings.
This drought tolerant vine grows naturally on dry, sandy soils in pine forest openings and coastal uplands.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
Arid uplands and ephemeral wetlands host an exceptional array of life, from 13 species of frogs and more than 140 reptiles to 325 bird species like mulga parrots and nankeen kestrels.
Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.
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CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 May 2025
Each of the three domes is covered in a translucent plastic membrane to protect it from the elements and is supported by a framework made from a different material.
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