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City of Pacific Grove
 No drones without permit -
No dogs except service dogs -
No riding bikes (walk bikes to bike rack)
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~~~ U. S. Coast Guard Organizational History 1789-2003 ~~~
U. S. Revenue Cutter Service (USRCS) established by Act of Congress, 4 August 1790.
U. S. Life-Saving Service (USLSS) formally named and organized as an independent service,
18 June 1878. The Newell Act had established the first federally funded shore-based life-saving
stations in 1848.
USRCS and USLSS combined by Act of Congress to form U. S. Coast Guard, 28 January 1915.
U. S. Lighthouse Service (USLHS) merges with USCG, 1 July 1939. USLHS initially established
by 7 August 1789.
Bureau of Marine Inspection merged with USCG, 28 February 1942. The Steamboat Inspection
Service (established 30 August 1852) had already combined with the Bureau of Navigation
(established 5 July 1884) in 1932.
USCG shifts to newly formed Department of Transportation after nearly 177 years of service in
the Treasury Department, 1 April 1967.
USCG moves to newly formed Department of Homeland Security, 1 March 2003.
Natural History
Birds - Monterey is on a major migratory path and is a highlight area for birders.
Bugs - We have em. Not as many as when I was a kid, but they are here!
Lichens - on stones, trees, and buildings. Often unnoticed and ignored.
Mammals - Deer, elk and wild boar fed many in our early years, as did squirrels, and even gophers.
Plants - Images and Wiki links to each species. Poison oak has been cleared for those of us who are allergic to it.
Each of the pages above has specific links to information for that group and species.
Turkeys, pigeons, sparrows, rats and pigs (feral and as livestock) came after California became a state, as 'introduced' species.
Highly recommended partner in our local museum group
They have quick guides for birds/butterflies and a larger guide for birds, for purchase.
 Slide Shows
The signs, maps, etc. A way to visit the Point Pinos Lighthouse Museum before you come to see for yourself! (better in person of course)
Keeper Notes
Keeper slide show - 1855 to 1961
Keeper logs and records - Allen Luce and Emily Fish
Articles about our keepers
and whatever else we have pertaining to the keepers.
Project Pages - how we did things
CA standards, Coloring pages, Videos, Monterey 1852, FREE Out of Copyright books, PG Library resources, Hazards of materials, Diseases of the time
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