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Uinta National Forest officials
are
proposing a watershed
restoration project in the Dry Canyon area about two miles east of
Lindon. The proposal is to reclaim about 13 miles of user-created
two-track roads and trails over about 330 acres of National Forest.
Unauthorized off-highway vehicle use in the area is causing soil
erosion and watershed concerns.
Activities proposed include reseeding the disturbed areas with native grasses and plants, creating berms and ditches that will help direct water from the most erosive areas, blocking the area with rocks and fences to restrict further destruction, and removing litter and debris. “We know many citizens are bothered by the scars left from uncontrolled motorized use on the Wasatch Front foothills,” said Pam Gardner, Pleasant Grove District Ranger. “These tracks are not only unsightly, but are affecting water quality and the health of the land.” The Forest Service is currently
accepting comments regarding the
proposed action. Information
about the project,
including a map of the area, can be found on the
Uinta’s website at http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/uinta
under “Projects & Plans.” Comments should be sent to Pam Gardner,
Uinta National Forest, Pleasant Grove District Ranger, 390 N 100 E,
Pleasant Grove, UT 84501; phone 801-342-5241; or deliver your comments,
during normal business hours from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through
Friday, excluding federal holidays. Email comments may be sent to comments-intermtn-uinta-pleasantgrove@fs.fed.us.
The opportunity to comment ends 30
days following the date of
publication of the legal notice for this project in the Provo Daily
Herald.
For further information, please
contact Marlene DePietro, District
Natural Resources Staff, at the Pleasant Grove Ranger District at the
address above, or by phone at 801-342-5244. |
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