DIG DAY - Hagg Lake

Sponsored by Oveja Negra

Location: Henry Hagg Lake (Eagle Point Overflow Parking Area #34)

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 carpool 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: drive back to Eagle Point
• 2:30 – 2:45: return tools, drinks, snacks, raffle!
• 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:

• Drinks, snacks, and swag (raffle items sponsored by Oveja Negra) will be provided.
• 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: Eagle Point Recreation Area (34), Elks Creek (1), Sain Creek Recreation Area (13), & 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; we can store bikes in a very safe area while working, if needed!

If you have any questions, please contact me: Dan Werle // (503) 719-3226 // ZGFud2VybGUgfCBnbWFpbCAhIGNvbQ==

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