The Gasquet Ranger District/ Smith River National Recreation Area recently announced the Del Norte County Resource Advisory Committee will be holding a virtual public meetings July 20 from 4 -8 p.m. via Microsoft Teams app (Click here to join the meeting â download the Teams App prior OR call-in: 1-323-886-7051, passcode 763211748#). Additional meetings may be scheduled on July 21 and 22to discuss any remaining agenda topics.
The main purpose of the meeting is to review and recommend existing potential projects eligible for funding and solicit new project proposals. Additional agenda items to be covered during the meeting include election of committee chairperson, review FACA regulations, update committee governing documents, review past practices and determine a new process for project proposals and provide updates regarding the status of Secure Rural Schools Program and Title II funding.
 Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will be holding a virtual public meetings July 20
th from 4:00-8:00 PM PDT via Microsoft Teams app click here to join the meetingâ download the Teams App prior OR call-in: 1-323-886-7051, passcode 763211748#). Additional meetings may be scheduled on July 21
st and 22
nd to discuss any remaining agenda topics.
The main purpose of the meeting is to review and recommend existing potential projects eligible for funding and solicit new project proposals. Additional agenda items to be covered during the meeting include election of committee chairperson, review FACA regulations, update committee governing documents, review past practices and determine a new process for project proposals and provide updates regarding the status of Secure Rural Schools Program and Title II funding.
Six Rivers National Forest Seeks Campground Hosts
The Smith River forks just outside Hiouchi. Photo: Clinton Steeds, via Wikimedia Commons. Public Domain.
If you ever wanted to spend the summer alongside the crystalline waters of the Smith River, a volunteer gig with the Six Rivers National Forest may be just the thing.
From the Six Rivers National Forest:
EUREKA, Calif., May 7, 2021 The Gasquet Ranger District within the Six Rivers National Forest is seeking to fill campground host positions at three of the Smith River National Recreation Area’s premier campgrounds during the summer season (May-October 2021). Interested parties (18 & older) may spend the summer camping at Panther Flat, Patrick Creek, or Grassy Flat campgrounds.
Posted By Kimberly Wear@kimberly wear on Wed, Apr 28, 2021 at 6:25 PM click to enlarge Prescribed burning at Mvs-yee-se’-ne on the Gasquet Ranger District. The Six Rivers National Forest is increasing patrols at the culturally significant Mvs-yee-se′-ne known locally as Pappas Flat after recent vandalism at the site, including off-roading, racist graffiti and the chopping down of Oregon white oaks in the area, according to a news release.
It is, unfortunately, not the first time such incidents have taken place. “The Gasquet Ranger District recognizes the cultural significance of Mvs-yee-se’-ne and is committed to ensuring its integrity for current and future generations. Protecting and maintaining this site is one of the highest priorities for the district. We look forward to working with the tribes, Smith River Collab
Culturally-Significant Site Near Gasquet Vandalized, National Forest Staff Found Racist Graffiti, Illegal Tree Harvest, Off-Road Vehicle Use
Six Rivers National Forest law enforcement will increase patrols in the Pappas Flat area near Gasquet due to ongoing vandalism.
From a joint news release Wednesday from Six Rivers, the Tolowa Dee-ni Nation and Elk Valley Rancheria:
The Six Rivers National Forest, Tolowa Dee-Ni′ Nation, and Elk Valley Rancheria are aware of recent vandalism, timber theft, and unauthorized vehicular use at the culturally significant Mvs-yee-se′-ne known locally as Pappas Flat on the forest’s Gasquet RD/Smith River National Recreation Area. During regular patrolling, forest personnel observed racist graffiti, illegally felled Oregon white oaks, barrier removal, and off-road tire tracks within the oak woodland and Jeffrey pine grassland. Unfortunately, this is not the first incidence of improper recreational use at this location.