SO it still sounds to me as if the hydrology info is screening the discussion of the health issue, which in turn would explain why NO info at all was provided after the initial announcement by Inyo NF of the shutdown.
I can understand the NF and the County no wanting to hurt business, but it seems the failure to communicate has caused even more damage than necessary.
Is this the real PortalGate? I don't think it is a coverup. If asked, I'd say nix on that.