TCC Newsletter available in pdf file format HERE.

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Trail Clean Up!   We have a big day of trail work planned for this coming Saturday, March 20!!!  It looks like the weather is finally going to cooperate, with highs in the 60s and only 10% chance of rain.  So, come out and help us do some very needed trail work!  Get more information on trail work plans HERE.  If you want to volunteer please give us a call at 276-479-2176 or email clinchcoalition@mounet.com 

 

Help Needed stocking trout in Mountain Fork on High Knob!

If interested, contact Mark at Trout Unlimited --877 627-5632 or

rainbow@littlestonycreektu.com

www.littlestonycreektu.com

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Want to lend a hand?  The Clinch Coalition works to "protect the forest, wildlife, and watersheds of the National Forest and surrounding communities."  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

Join TCC Online!

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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 - Tuesday, April 13, 6:30 pm, at the Tacoma Community Center (located on 4408 Stone Mountain Road--look at a MAP here) 

March 15:  End of first round of SOS stream monitoring! 

April:  Student Essay/Art Contest ; College-level Essay/Art Contest.  Deadline for all entries - April 1

April 23: Patagonia's Wild and Scenic Film Festival, UVA-Wise

October 2: 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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Patagonia's Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival is returning to Wise County!!  On the evening of April 23, the Clinch Coalition will team up with the Friends of the Russell Fork, McClure River Restoration Project, and the UVA-Wise Environmental Club to offer a FREE night of environmentally-themed movies, raffles, and fun!

Students from James Madison University take a lunch break at Pound Reservior after spending the morning of March 7th working on the trail! (the W sign is for Wise!) 

Thanks to: (Lt. to Rt) Josh Montanez, Michael Parsons (front), Brittany Utterback, Laura Jane Steger, Teneisha Bailey, Jackie Dean, Brooke Postlewaite, Karen Ford (faculty), Colleen O'Connell, Brandon Rose (front), Katie Deskin, Rose Gipson.  

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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!