Mineral Creek to be focus of extensive watershed study
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Facing extreme pressure in recent years, waterway near Silverton will be examined
Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 5:03 AM
Mineral Creek to be focus of extensive watershed study Mineral Creek, a popular place for outdoor recreation, will be the focal point of a watershed assessment conducted by the U.S. Forest Service this summer. Courtesy of Ray Dileo
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The U.S. Forest Service this summer will launch an extensive study of the Mineral Creek watershed west of Silverton, an area that has been bombarded in recent years with campers and hikers headed up the Ice Lakes Trail.