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generous gift of Dr. Albert Greenberg, the Outdoor Program continues
to entourage cooperative expeditions through tUs grant program.
Request for cosh for partiripofits to use to cover general travel
expenses are difficult to justify and administer. Requests for gear
support from the Outdoor Program Equipment Co-op ore dso ac
cepted.
in return for awarding expedition grant money or Co-op equipment,
the Outdoor Program may request some or all of the following; a
The Outdoor Program Greenberg Expedition Fund specifi
cally awards grants to expedition teams planning a trip of
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through the Outdoor Program trip cooperative. To be
the philosophical ond liability format
and processes of the Outdoor Program.
The trips must involve primary emphasis
on backcountry, self-propelled, self-re
liant, minimum impact, noncompetitive
travel. Expeditions of significant cross-_
cultural, environmental, or educational purpose will also be considered.
Applications for money can be made only for group expenses, not to
subsidize the expenses of an individual group member. Purchase of
equipment, film, access fees, and safety gear that the Outdoor
Program can pay for directly are ideal uses of the grant program.
posal has been accepted
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tography and materials for promotional
purposes, recognition for sponsorship in offi
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the return of equipment purchased with grant
money that may be useful to future co-op
expeditions. A detailed agreement of mutual
expectations will be drawn up after a pro
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I ?reposals are reviewed twice a year, in the spring and fall, with a
I total of $1,000 available for each review cycle. Application dead
lines ore May 1 and November I. Please carefully review these
guidelines and suggestions prior to completing your application.
Incomplete requests will not be considered. In addition, the program
staff will invite the initiator or expedition members to give a brief
presentation ond answer questions regarding the proposal and trip.
OP Flash Technology
Goes On-Line
Check out the cool new Flash addition to the OP
Web Page. The web site has introduced sound
and streaming movie technology. Moments
after installation, OP web surfers were already
taking advantage of theis new navigation tool.
The new Flash technology helps folks move in
and out of programs quickly and easily. So,
check out the changes and let us know what
you think!
ONRC Presents
"Adopt A Wilderness"
On January 13, in the O.P. Office, the Oregon
Natural Resource Council (O.N.R.C.) will present
a talk on their "Adopt A Wilderness" program.
The Program is designed to update maps of
U.S. Forest Service lands that may qualify for
Wilderness designation. The Outdoor Program
has "adopted" the Logan Creek Area in the
nearby Cascades and is seeking volunteers to
assist with the collection of map data. Anyone
interested in the Logan Creek Project or the
"Adopt A Wilderness" program are encourage
to attend the meeting.
Waldo Lake Management Recommendations Completed
A Ban on Gasoline Enaines in 2005 is Forwarded!
For the last year, a group of U.S. Forest Service employees, state agencies and constituents of
various user groups have worked to craft agreement on seven issues in the Waldo Basin. This process
represents an extremely interesting experiment in incorporating public input directly into the
agency's decision-making procedures. Typically, the public is invited to comment only on a range
of alternatives forwarded by a Forest Service team. This type of process not only can produce better
quality decisions, but allows user groups an opportunity to meet each other and openly exchange
perspectives. One fact that was made clear, even among groups with opposing views, was the
overwhelming concern for the integrity of Waldo's unique water quality and the basin as a whole.
On six of the seven issues assigned to the committee, only one did not arrive at a consensus around
a set of recommendations. Not surprising, the motorboat issue was the most divisive, although a
wide majority of the group voted to support the ban on gasoline engines starting in 2005. Gas
motors, especially 2 stroke motors, indisputably discharge oil and gas into the water and create
noise pollution that is not in character with the surrounding wilderness of the lake basin. The
chemical purity of the lake is several orders of magnitude purer than other well known pure lakes
such as Lake Tahoe and Crater Lake. A ban of two stroke engines was recently implemented at Lake
Tahoe because gas motors clearly contribute to the loss of water clarity. Recent evidence suggests
that water quality at Waldo is also deteriorating. Given the limited sensitivity of instruments to
detect such impact, if we wait to act until we have evidence of petroleum pollution, the outstanding
quality of the lake will have been long and irretrievable gone.
Quite a bit of discussion and concern was dedicated to maintaining access to elderly, disabled access
or to those that just simply don't wish to paddle or sail. A proposal to ban all motors from the lake
garnered very little support. The five year phase-in period included in this recommendation would
allow boaters ample time to make a change over to cleaner, quieter technology. Currently, boat
owners can readily purchase a 5.9 horsepower electric motor. A more powerful 9 horsepower
motors are currently being tested in other sensitive natural treasures such as the Colorado River.
With a two battery system, a boater can run the engine over three hours at full throttle, ample for
maneuvering the bays and across the lake; and certainly ample power for the large majority of
small boats that use the lake to run within the 10 m.p.h. speed limit. Additionally, electric motors
are significantly cheaper than the four stroke motors that the E.P.A. is requiring of manufacturers
for all new motors by 2003.
While four stroke technology is cleaner and quieter, it only takes one gas motor crossing the
lake on a calm morning to shatter the natural quiet of the lake enjoyed by other users. While
noise pollution may be downplayed by some as a mere social issue, the Forest Service readily
admits the overwhelming public input they have received in a variety of forums strongly
advocates prohibiting gas motors at Waldo. No other issue on the entire Willamette National
Forest has inspired such unified, clear, public feedback to the agency. Aside from the fact that
they discharge no pollutants, electric motors go the extra step of being virtually silent. Why not
take that step, and create a destination that offers a more primitive large water experience for
the growing number of self and wind propelled boaters. Currently an Oregonian seeking a non
motorized experience on a large accessible body of water similar to Waldo would have to travel
completely out of the Northwest to Yellowstone Lake or the Boundary Waters. At the same time
many other quality destination exist nearby for motorboats use.
In the next phase of the process, the recommendations are forward to Rick Scott, Middle Fork
District Ranger for a decision by the agency. What remains to be seen is whether the Forest
Service will act according to the recommendations of the committee.
Other Basin Recommendations:
1) No improvements to the Charlton Road which is a rough, gravel-surfaced road
with periodic maintenance.
2) Change the administrative classification of the lake from "Roaded Natural" to
"Semi-Primitive".
3) Restrictions on dispersed camping such as group size limit of 12, no new
campfire rings, closure of the three sites closest to the North Waldo
Campground. If conditions degrade or 5 additional dispersed sites are
established, camping would be restricted to designated sites only. Required
permits would remain a last options if pressure and resource damage continues
to unacceptable levels.
4) Snowmobile use remains restricted to the Waldo Lake Road.
5) No future fish stocking. If evidence shows impact to water quality by existing
populations, O.D.F.W. will pursue mechanically reducing populations.