Friday, January 05, 2007
East Carson River - California, Nevada
East Carson River is located near Markleeville, California. At a 5,000 foot elevation the river flows through both California and Nevada. Several public hearings will be held regarding safety issues and recreational needs for the public. The class 3 section boasts beautiful scenery with snowcapped mountains, hot springs along the shore and a great river trip that accommodates young and old. The problems on the river are mostly access and egress points that are not conducive to put-ins and take-outs. Nettles, swampy shoreline, small area and a looming spillway are all dangerous situations for the rafting public.
"The Carson River is a precious natural resource that can provide great enjoyment for recreational boaters and others," said Ed James, vice chairman of the Carson River Regional Recreation Steering Committee. "But it lacks adequate areas to get in and out of the water and contains hazardous objects and debris that threaten public safety and should be removed."
A statewide 10 million dollar bond issue is being proposed to improve the aquatic trail. Carson City supervisors will vote on the proposal on March 15, 2007.
Carson River Aquatic Trail Master plan public hearing schedule:
"The Carson River is a precious natural resource that can provide great enjoyment for recreational boaters and others," said Ed James, vice chairman of the Carson River Regional Recreation Steering Committee. "But it lacks adequate areas to get in and out of the water and contains hazardous objects and debris that threaten public safety and should be removed."
A statewide 10 million dollar bond issue is being proposed to improve the aquatic trail. Carson City supervisors will vote on the proposal on March 15, 2007.
Carson River Aquatic Trail Master plan public hearing schedule:
- Jan. 9 - 6:30 pm
Public information meeting, Eagle Valley Middle School, 4151 E. Fifth St. - Jan. 16 - 5:30 pm
Carson City Parks and Recreation Commission, Sierra Room Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St. - Jan. 17 - 6 pm
Carson City Airport Authority, Sierra Room - Jan. 22 - 6 pm
Carson City Open Space Advisory Committee, Sierra Room - Feb. 5 - 6 pm
Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife, City Hall, Capitol Conference Room, 201 N. Carson St. - Feb. 7 - 5:30 pm
Carson River Advisory Committee, Sierra Room - Feb. 28 - 3:30 pm
Carson City Planning Commission, Sierra Room - March 15 - 8:30 am
Carson City Board of Supervisors, Sierra Room
Labels: outdoors, rafting, recreation, rivers, wet river trips
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