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Good thoughts, Ura. I kinda think having a dumpster or two located out there will just give a green light to those who don't want to pay dumping fees and will fill it up. We may still have the same amount of trash left on the forest floor. Not only that, but, target shooting sites commonly have trash left behind by shooters. It looks like trash, so, dumpers are likely to dump there because it mixes in with the other stuff. We would need trash collector bins at each shooting site and hope people would make the effort to collect their targets and put them in. But then, if dumpers fill them up...???Just sharing a few ideas, How about signage at the shooting areas and roads into those areas? Working with the local and state agencies to have trash collection sites near these areas, and regular pick up. Having signs explaining things and offering tips and info for legal dumping, and where? I know for a fact, many public dumps charge WAY, WAY too much, offer limited hours and availability, and have other restrictions! This is a Urban problem that reaches outward! I would challenge community resources on this, making dump sights more accessible, and also local collection more readaly accessible! Another problem that needs addressed is the low income folks that live out near the shooting places, these people have little incentive to dispose of there trash or haul it to town to the dump, these people need to be addressed and this is a county issue, but one that should be addressed as well. Having the local pick up company's expand there collections of "other" types of garbage may help bring down the types and amounts of trash people are dumping! Also having penalties levied towards those few that refuse to live by the rules with regards to disposing of there stuff, may make this problem less of one! Hope some of this can help!
Possibly add to any signage the Info for this forum and how members here are helping to contribute to a clean environment and responsible shooting!Good thoughts, Ura. I kinda think having a dumpster or two located out there will just give a green light to those who don't want to pay dumping fees and will fill it up. We may still have the same amount of trash left on the forest floor. Not only that, but, target shooting sites commonly have trash left behind by shooters. It looks like trash, so, dumpers are likely to dump there because it mixes in with the other stuff. We would need trash collector bins at each shooting site and hope people would make the effort to collect their targets and put them in. But then, if dumpers fill them up...???
The signage thing is something we'd like to see more of. Located close by popular shooting sites. There is not enough DNR staff to maintain the signs on a regular basis. Therefore, volunteers are need to step in to help maintain signs and keep them current. That's where we could come in as our 'Adopt-A-Site' program.
I agree, we need more Law Enforcement out there catching the offenders and writing citations. When you look at all the other forestry agencies, there are not enough officers to cover the areas. Perhaps we need to step in and do more 'Eyes In The Woods' programs. Find 'em and report 'em.
I'm impressed with Clackamas County. They teamed up with several organizations to create Clackamas County Dump Stoppers. Here's a little clip from their web site...
"An increase of illegal dumpsites has taken its toll on federal forested lands in Clackamas County over the years. This continuing problem has prompted the closure of recreation areas in the county with other sites being considered for closure.
"The problem is massive," said Tom Ortman, Clackamas County Retired Natural Resource Coordinator and program founder. "This is literally an epidemic of illegal dumping and vandalism and we are facing major health concerns in our public lands."
The Dump Stoppers program utilizes a multi-pronged approach to confront the illegal dumping. At the heart of the program is a Clackamas County Sheriff's Deputy dedicated to tracking down illegal dumpers and vandals, along with support from an Operations Coordinator/Environment Assistant. A Compliance Hearings Officer and/or the District Attorney's Office support the program as needed to prosecute offenders; and community corrections crews are used to clean up larger dumpsites, with County Forest staff used on smaller sites and/or in the county's back country.
One source of waste that does not seem to dissipate or decrease is the trash associated with shooting areas. These clean up results are due coordinated efforts and the hard work of our partners, staff and volunteers."
Hope you attend the meeting and express your thoughts.
Bill