NWTA Hagg Lake Work Party

Location: Henry Hagg Lake (Turtle/#7) on the southwest portion of the lake

Time: 9 AM - 3 PM

Agenda:

9:00 - 9:15: check in, welcome, safety talk, and work overview

9:15 - 9:30: gather tools and walk to location of work

9:30 - 9:45: review work plans

9:45 - 12:00: trail work

Around 12:00 - 12:15: break

12:15-2:15: trail work

Around 2:15 - 2:30: walk back to meeting place

2:30 - 2:45: return tools, wrap up

3:00 PM: depart area

Work notes:

• A bridge between Turtle (7) and Gandolf's (8) was uprooted, resulting in a partial closure of the loop trail. Washington County Parks has received approval from the Bureau of Land Reclamation for a 1/2 mile - 1 mile re-route to restore access to the trail. We are re-building that section of trail. It will likely include installation of a short bridge, one culvert, probably 3+ rock sections, 3+ climbing turns, and potentially more retaining walls.
• Equipment we will be using will include, but not be limited to: rakes, McLeods, Pulaskis, hoes, various shovels, wheelbarrows, buckets, and others. Tools will be provided; however, if you'd like to bring additional tools, you are welcome and encouraged to do so.
• Equipment needed: helmet (cycling helmets are OK), long pants, good work gloves; we can help ensure you have a helmet, if needed. Long sleeve shirts are recommended. If conditions are wet, rain gear and sturdy boots are recommended.

Notes:

• No drinks, snacks, or swag provided for this work party; others throughout the work season will have them. For this work party, please bring your own drinks and food.
• Parking passes will be provided; no parking fee is required.
• Volunteer waivers will be available at the work site. They will need to be signed prior to beginning work.
• NWTA volunteer hours will be logged for you.
• Volunteers under age 18 will need a parent or supervising adult with them.
• The nearest restrooms are at: Elks Creek (1), Sain Creek Recreation Area (13), and C-Ramp Recreation area (14).
• The nearest market is 7-Star Convenience Store (formerly Lake Stop Grocery) on Old 47, shortly before the park entrance.
• If you need documents signed proving work completed, we will have staff available to sign them.
• You're welcome and encouraged to ride the trail after the work party!

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