TCC Newsletter available in pdf file format HERE.
TRAILS CLOSED!
SNOWSTORM LEAVES TRAILS IMPASSABLE...According to District Ranger Jorge Hersel, “Some of the hardest hit were Roaring Branch, Guest River Gorge, and Falls of Little Stoney Trail , where in some cases the root balls of trees as they fell, took the trail tread with them. We are asking people to stay off those trails for their safety until we can get in and cut the trees out or repair the treadway.”
HELP NEEDED! The Clinch Coalition will be assisting the Forest Service in clearing trails. The February 6th trail work day has been cancelled due to inclement weather. New dates are Saturday, February 13 & 27 (Get more details HERE). If you want to help please contact us at 276-479-2176 or email clinchcoalition@mounet.com
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WANT TO HELP? The Clinch Coalition works to "protect the forest, wildlife, and watersheds of the Clinch Ranger District of the Jefferson National Forest and surrounding areas." TCC offers many ways to become involved as a steward of the High Knob from forest and water monitoring, trail rebuilding, and more! If you're interested in becoming a member, or would like to learn more about how you can help, contact Steve at shbrooks@mounet.net or Carmen at bdcantrell@verizon.net
Questions about our stream monitoring program or to start or join a water testing team, email: tccstreamhealth@gmail.com or call Hannah at (276)494-5686
Other Important Dates:
Next TCC meeting - February 9th, 6:30 pm, at the Tacoma Community Center (special note: Due to scheduling conflicts, our March meeting has been moved to Thursday, March 4th)
February 17: Stream Health Orientation Meeting, 6 p.m., Tacoma Community Center (inclement weather alternate date-February 24)
April 23: Patagonia's Wild and Scenic Film Festival, UVA-Wise
October 9: 4th Annual High Knob Naturalist Rally, Bark Camp Lake (Look at PHOTOS from past Rallys)
Stay current on TCC events through our list serve; join by sending an email to clinchcoalition@mounet.com
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Forest Service Temporarily Stops Joel Branch Logging Job!
During a recent logging job inspection on High Knob, TCC members were surprised by what they saw, but pleased with the swift action of the Forest Service! (See more photos and read related story.)
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HEAVY SNOW BRINGS PROBLEMS TO LOCAL TRAILS...
While the late December snow event was beautiful...
Photo Credit: Randall & Cindy Kilgore
It was one of the most destructive we've seen in a long time...
Photo above shows major damage to bridge on Little Stoney Falls Trail, which has closed the trail. Click here for more photos of trees on trails and more snow!
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What is rime? Why, frozen clouds, of course!
Photo above (taken by Wayne Browning) shows a layer of rime on tower pole on Eagle Knob. |
