The County Planning Commision recommends easing stormwater regulations for trails, but some worry about damage to surrounding aquifers and streams.
INDEX — Forest trails at the state’s Reiter Foothills and other out-of-the way recreation spots are subject to some of the same water runoff rules as suburban neighborhoods.
Some county leaders want to change that by easing stormwater regulations for trail building. That would cut down on expensive and unnecessary permitting, the reasoning goes.
Members of the environmental community, however, fear the rollback would endanger streams at Reiter and an aquifer serving…..
Read the complete article via HeraldNet.com – Local news: Changes sought for water runoff rules for trails.
We can’t currently afford recreation
Regarding the June 6 article, “$748,000 will help build Reiter trails and hire warden”: When I read the article, I couldn’t help wondering about the money that will be spent on “Reiter trails.” I enjoy the outdoors and have been to Reiter Road. It is a nice area, but I think something is being overlooked.
Read the complete article via HeraldNet.com – Letters: We can’t currently afford recreation.
Reiter Foothills review leaves many concerned
By Alejandro Dominguez, Herald Writer
INDEX — An environmental study says the design for the Reiter Foothills motorized trail system will not harm the nearby forest.
But for some, the review process did not answer all the concerns they have about the project.
After completing the state environmental review process, the state Department of Natural Resources,
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By Katya Yefimova
Herald Writer
GOLD BAR — The Reiter Foothills may be off limits, but officials worry that hasn’t stopped some off-road riders.
Since the 10,000-acre forest in east Snohomish County closed for renovation, rangers say some off-road riders headed further east, damaging federally protected soil where no Jeep has been before.
Mud holes and tracks from four-wheelers have been spotted away from Reiter Foothills in the pristine Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest lands off U.S. 2.
Read the complete story HERE. http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091127/NEWS01/711279862/-1/RSS02
From the Everett Herald:
Hundreds of acres in the Reiter Foothills are now closed to off-roaders.
By Debra Smith
Herald Writer
GOLD BAR — Heads up off-road riders.
Hundreds of acres in the Reiter Foothills area are now closed to motorized vehicles.
All trails north of May Creek and south of the Deer Creek crossings are closed.
Trails in a small area north and west of Hogarty Creek also will be closed July 15.
The Department of Natural Resources is in the final stages of bringing some order to the 10,000-acre forest known as Reiter Foothills. Outdoor enthusiasts come from near and far to use thousands of forested acres stretching from Sultan to Index.
The rest of the story may be read HERE.
GOLD BAR — Starting today, Reiter Foothills State Forest in east Snohomish County will be the focus of an education campaign that will include officer and volunteer foot patrols in the 10,000-acre forest between Gold Bar and Index.
The complete story is available by following the link below:
http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20090501/NEWS01/705019888/-1/RSS02
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