shout out to the crew
Well we got it done. 4 out of 4 sites cleaned up to what are some pretty high standards.
The first site wasn't bad at all. Vehicles were locked out a few years ago and that's really helped with what used to be a horrific garbage problem.
We had the help of the Forest Service in hauling away what we gathered up. That bit of carpet someone left was the only large item found there.
This years wrecking crew.
From our board, Flydabbler, Phil Synhhorst, and myself, loaded and ready for bear.(crap)
From there it was off to a small creek, one with drive in access. We had a bit more to haul off this time. Took maybe an hour to do it, not too shabby.
Then on to the next slightly longer creek, first at a famous crossing and then on up to a dispersed rec site.
That's where our efforts were needed most. On the way in there were many "TP" blossoms in plain sight almost everywhere. Two fire rings were totally full of trash and assorted litter all over the site.
So we rolled up the sleeves and waded in. It took a little longer here, thanks in part to easy public access. We got it up to our standards though. We walked the whole thing got it all.
The fire rings.
An ash pile.
Some petty vandalism.
This spot had something extra too, check this out.
Thats some rather fresh bear shit. A few seconds after I took this Phil spotted the perpetrator sneaking by. I was too slow to get a pic, but it was one of the largest and prettiest bears I've seen yet. Coal black and looking very healthy.
Right after that the crap started acting aggresive towards Phil so he took some quick defensive action.
With the crap subdued and the site all cleaned up it was time for lunch and a rest.
Some indian grinding rocks at the site.
Flydabbler showed he's no rookie by producing a bottle of Knob Creek. What a stroke of genius.
Thanks Bro.
I grilled up some hot dogs and we had beer to wash it down.
Then came reward time.
It was great to be on the water right before dark. The fish are looking very healthy and strong after this great water year.
You guys see how I told that without any mention of getting lost?
It's a gift I have.
And to Bill Templin a special thanks, not just for the litter getters but for sucking me into this clean up movement years ago.
Ed
Last edited by Ed Wahl; 09-19-2011 at 12:23 AM.
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