NEWS RELEASE

Wohler Bridge Fishing Access, located in Forestville at 9765 Wohler Road, will be open from Sunday, October 1, 2006 through Tuesday, May 15, 2007. The facility is open from sunrise to sunset.

Use of the park and boat launch ramp at Wohler Bridge is restricted and only available from October 1 through May 15th with the purchase of a seasonal River Access Pass. Passes are $25 (recreational) or $50 (commercial), with an additional $15 refundable key deposit. The key allows for vehicle access through the gates to the ramp. The launch provides for the off-loading and loading of small watercraft. Use of 4WD vehicles is recommended. Those using the park for day-use and not requiring access to the launch ramp pay a $5 parking fee. Fishing licenses and regulations are available through the California Department of Fish and Game at (707) 944-5500.

The River Access Pass also allows seasonal parking at Healdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach and Steelhead Beach in Forestville. Parks may be closed at times due to high water or other unsafe conditions.

For additional information on Wohler Bridge Fishing Access or the River Access Pass, contact Sonoma County Regional Parks at (707) 565-2041 or visit www.sonoma-county.org/parks.