Douglas Creek

[russau]

well it looks like we will get another long distance visitor to DC this year! Reed Lukens plans to drop by!welcome Reed!

[tcfifer]

Well, this is par for the course...can't say I'm surprised though.

(LARAMIE, Wyo.) June 14, 2012 – Stage I fire restrictions went into effect on the Medicine Bow National Forest and Thunder Basin National Grassland as of midnight on June 14, 2012. Restrictions are necessary to protect public health and safety as well as natural and cultural resources. Record low snowpack in addition to an early and unseasonably warm, dry spring have prompted the restrictions. This decision, which was made in coordination with the Bureau of Land Management, Wyoming State Forestry Division as well as Albany and Carbon Counties, follows the implementation of fire restrictions last week on the Routt National Forest in northern Colorado.
“The dry conditions we are experiencing are projected to continue, making fuels that are already exceptionally dry even worse,” said Phil Cruz, Forest Supervisor for the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland (MBRTB). “The increasing number of large regional and national fires has also influenced the decision to implement initial fire restrictions. Fire-fighting resources will become more limited as the fire season progresses, making this early precautionary effort necessary.”
The following prohibitions are in effect until further notice.
1. Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire or stove fire. Exceptions include:
a. Building, maintaining, attending or using any fire or campfire within agency provided fire grates, grills or rings at developed campgrounds or picnic areas, or within fully enclosed stoves, ovens or grills; and
b. Using standard petroleum-fueled stoves, lanterns or heating devices.
2. Using explosives.
3. Smoking; except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material.
4. Welding, or operating acetylene or other torch with open flame.
5. Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order.
Violation of these regulations is punishable as a class B misdemeanor, by a fine of not more than $5000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment of not more than 6 months, or both. Anyone negligently or willfully starting a wildland fire could also be held responsible for the costs of that fire.

TC

[russau]

i better check my sparkarrester. last time i checked it out it was just fine!better look at my ATV aswell! maybe someone would pack in a fire ring for our evening blaze???

[dickb]

Hey Russ:

message deleted. I misread the exceptions.
Dickb

[golden optimist]

2. Using explosives.

I guess that means I can leave my dynamite home!

We asked about fire restrictions when we were there but they weren't in effect then.

Leonard

[russau]

HMMMMM??? dont leave home without it comes to mind!!! do you think they would hear it if you/we would do something fun? hahahaha

[Hoser John]

Leave your fire chili at home GO as it MUST be a violation John

[russau]

on that picture of the bridge (3rd one down)at DC, i wonder if anyone found that bottel of hootch i hide in that crack that is showing??ill take a peek when i get there!

[golden optimist]

Thats a whole new bridge. They took all of the old one out.
Leonard

[russau]

i hope they took a BIG gulp!