I heard a rumor tonight that Evans Creek ORV area will be closed from Dec 15th through Mar 31st. Supposedly they are closing the area durning this time because of ORV's that leave oil and grease behind on the snow pack will melt off and effect the Salmon Habitat... To me this makes no difference to what goes on in any normal weekend even if there is snow or not. By the time the melt and run off reaches the river system its so deluted there isnt even a trace of petroleum product... If anyone has any more info on this let everyone know whats going on.

Click on the following link for all information on the new Evan's Creek ORV recreation plan:

http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs/projects/evans-creek/index.shtml (http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs/projects/evans-creek/index.shtml)

On this page are several links to important documents:


Decision Notice and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)
Environmental Assessment
EA Cover
Campground & Day-Use Concept Plan Drawing
Entrance Facility Concept Plan Drawing
Everyone should read through the 132 page Evironmental Assessment:


old trail map is on page 10
closure dates are on pages 14-15
alternative ideas considered are discussed starting on page 34
the chosen plan (alternative 2) is discussed on pages 37 - 44
the new map is on page 46
user built trails are discussed on page 104 & 106
individuals & other agencies that helped develop the plan are listed on page 131
Forest Service employees involved in the plan are listed on page 132
I have contacted Ian Canaan via email & phone...he will provide some comments within the next couple days. I will post any new info I receive.

This is the new reality for Evan's Creek ORV :eek: