Update on The Snake River User Group

Steve D. brought in the newest information on the Snake River Group that is fight against all the things the Wallowa Whitman/Fish and Game is trying to put into effect. And the Nation Trail Sturdiest Act.

1. The fees floating or using the river $10 per person to us the river and surroundings. So if a boat went and had 6 people on it, that would be $60 for the day. This is NOT in affect yet but they are proposing it.
2. The Nation Trail Sturdiest act. This would affect the Volunteering in areas on trails. A group would put in for an area (year in advance). If they  got it. They wouldn’t get paid to do it. They would just get put under the Forest Service’s insurance for that trail/day. This a different for the trail ranger program.
3. The next meeting will be in Boise this coming weekend. Steve is asking if there is anyone that would like to be on the committee with him. They could travel with Steve. Call 839-9991 if you would like to help out there. Steve could explain what it will all entail.
4. The club will be donating $100 to Kellie Rosselini for her travels and effort for working with this group. Also we will be paying for Steve’s fuel for going to all these meetings.
5. Idaho Power Company is getting involved as well. They are looking into taking over the Pittsburg Landing boating ramp and Camping. This isn’t done yet. They are just now looking into it.

March 12th is the Hamburger BBQ @ Pittsburg

That morning for those that want. White Bird is having their annual Sausage Feed Breakfast. It starts Around 7:30 I believe. Then you can unload over at the old mill site and then ride over to Pittsburg Landing for a Hamburger with us. We will be cooking between 11-1pm. Don’t Forget the time change SPRING FORWARD. Cost is $5 per person and you bring your own drinks. All members are asked to bring something to share. 

For those going on to Big Canyon that day. (On your own time). Remember Past the First Cabin is 50″ of less. Thank you

Things to look ahead to:

Next meeting will be April 5 @ Hoot’s Cafe 7:00pm 

Starting in April we will be cleaning some of the lower country’s trails. Times and Dates will be post as for when we know the snow is clear. 

2016 Trail Ranger Caps and Gas cards will be available at the next meeting. 

Last years Trail Ranger Program Check has come in $2077. This will help out a lot for the insurance. For 2017 trail Ranger Program, We will be working as a group again. And this should start around May-June. 100 plus miles of trails to clean.