Guys and Gals, I was asked to forward this to everyone who rides in the Willow area or is in favor of our recreation choice and ask for some help. The Willow Trails committee has been putting up the signs and marking the trails in this area for years under an existing permit. The permit is up for renewal and a couple cranky opponents are making noise about renewal. Comments directed towards Ms. Snow listed in the text would be appreciated. Thanks
Kevin Hite
ASSA
Folks,
The Willow Trail Committee has applied for a State Land Use Permit to post trail signs and information kiosks throughout the West Gateway Trail System. As most of you know, these signs consist of everything from the carsonite "lath" every few hundred yards to the yellow and green direction/ safety signs to the three information kiosks. Unfortunately, there seems to be some opposition to this application, thus the trail committee is asking for your help.
There is a public comment period on this permit application that ends on Jan. 28th. You can see the public notice here:
http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/pubnotfrm.htm Click Next Page, then click on the Willow Trails Committee Land Use Permit on 12/29.
If you choose to write a short comment, you may want to mention:
1. The heavy recreational use of these trails by snowmachiners, dog mushers and skiers. People touring for the day or traveling to their cabins in the back country. Also people traveling from or to the Nancy Lake SRA.
2. Signs are about Safety. Because of the vast amount of swamps and topography, trail users often get disoriented and lost. In fact there have been many search and rescue operations by Troopers and State Parks in the West Gateway Trails through the years.
Also, natural conditions such as overflow, flat light and white out conditions are common. making signs necessary for public safety. The signs also warn the traveler of approaching busy sections and to watch for differing trail users.
3. Without the signs and the security they provide, people would be less likely to venture out and enjoy the great trails and the open spaces we are lucky to have in Willow.
You can send the comments to:
STATE OF ALASKA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF MINING, LAND & WATER,
SOUTHCENTRAL REGION, LAND OFFICE
550 W 7TH AVE., SUITE 900C
ANCHORAGE, AK 99501-3577 OR EMAIL candice.snow@alaska.gov
Questions, give me a call.
Thanks,
steve
495-6368
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Land Use Permit Application received from Willow Trails Committee for installing kiosks and mark trails in the West Gate Trail System near Nancy Lakes SRA.
Submitted by: mryckman/10
Date Submitted: 12/29/2009 08:53 AM
Date Modified:
Ak Admin Journal: [not printed]
Attachments:
12.29.09 Map.pdf
Land Use Permit Application received from Willow Trails Committee for installing kiosks and mark trails in the West Gate Trail System near Nancy Lakes SRA.
Category: Public Notices
Department: Natural Resources
Publish Date: 12/29/2009
Location: Anchorage
Coastal District: N/A
Body of Notice:
STATE OF ALASKA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF MINING, LAND & WATER,
SOUTHCENTRAL REGION, LAND OFFICE
550 W 7TH AVE., SUITE 900C
ANCHORAGE, AK 99501-3577
PUBLIC NOTICE
LAS 27476
Willow Trails Committee
Subject to AS 38.05.850, the Southcentral Region, Land Office is considering the issuance of a land use permit to Willow Trails Committee. This permit would authorize the use of state land installing and maintaining three (3) kiosks (Big Swamp, Corral Hill, and Willow Swamp) and marking of five (5) trails (Corral Hill, Vera Lake, Big Swamp, Rolly Creek, and Willow Swamp Loop) within the West Gateway Trail System near Nancy Lakes State Recreation Area. The proposed project is located within Sections 20-22, 27-34 of Township 019 North, Range 005 West, Sections 6-7 of Township 018 North, Range 005 West, Section 36 of Township 019 North, Range 006 West, and Sections 1, 11-12 of Township 018 North, Range 006 West, of the Seward Meridian. If issued, the permit will be valid from February 15, 2010 to February 14, 2015.
APPLICANT: Willow Trails Committee
PROJECT NAME: LAS # 27476
DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: January 28, 2010
The public is invited to comment on the proposed permit. Written comments must be received by the Division of Mining, Land and Water at the above address on or before 5:00 PM, January 28, 2010. Any questions concerning this proposal or requests to view the full application packet should be directed to Candice Snow, Telephone: (907) 269-8569; Fax: (907) 269-8913 or e-mail: candice.snow@alaska.gov.
The State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services and/or special modifications to comment should contact Candice Snow via TTD (907) 269-8555.
The DNR/DMLW, reserves the right to waive technical defects in the publication.
/s/ Cliff Larson, Manager
Southcentral Region, Land Office
Division of Mining, Land and Water
Date to be published: December 29, 2009
Kevin Hite
ASSA
Folks,
The Willow Trail Committee has applied for a State Land Use Permit to post trail signs and information kiosks throughout the West Gateway Trail System. As most of you know, these signs consist of everything from the carsonite "lath" every few hundred yards to the yellow and green direction/ safety signs to the three information kiosks. Unfortunately, there seems to be some opposition to this application, thus the trail committee is asking for your help.
There is a public comment period on this permit application that ends on Jan. 28th. You can see the public notice here:
http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/pubnotfrm.htm Click Next Page, then click on the Willow Trails Committee Land Use Permit on 12/29.
If you choose to write a short comment, you may want to mention:
1. The heavy recreational use of these trails by snowmachiners, dog mushers and skiers. People touring for the day or traveling to their cabins in the back country. Also people traveling from or to the Nancy Lake SRA.
2. Signs are about Safety. Because of the vast amount of swamps and topography, trail users often get disoriented and lost. In fact there have been many search and rescue operations by Troopers and State Parks in the West Gateway Trails through the years.
Also, natural conditions such as overflow, flat light and white out conditions are common. making signs necessary for public safety. The signs also warn the traveler of approaching busy sections and to watch for differing trail users.
3. Without the signs and the security they provide, people would be less likely to venture out and enjoy the great trails and the open spaces we are lucky to have in Willow.
You can send the comments to:
STATE OF ALASKA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF MINING, LAND & WATER,
SOUTHCENTRAL REGION, LAND OFFICE
550 W 7TH AVE., SUITE 900C
ANCHORAGE, AK 99501-3577 OR EMAIL candice.snow@alaska.gov
Questions, give me a call.
Thanks,
steve
495-6368
State of Alaska > Natural Resources
DNR Public Notices and Proposed Regulations
Home
Go Back
Public Notices
Land Use Permit Application received from Willow Trails Committee for installing kiosks and mark trails in the West Gate Trail System near Nancy Lakes SRA.
Submitted by: mryckman/10
Date Submitted: 12/29/2009 08:53 AM
Date Modified:
Ak Admin Journal: [not printed]
Attachments:
12.29.09 Map.pdf
Land Use Permit Application received from Willow Trails Committee for installing kiosks and mark trails in the West Gate Trail System near Nancy Lakes SRA.
Category: Public Notices
Department: Natural Resources
Publish Date: 12/29/2009
Location: Anchorage
Coastal District: N/A
Body of Notice:
STATE OF ALASKA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF MINING, LAND & WATER,
SOUTHCENTRAL REGION, LAND OFFICE
550 W 7TH AVE., SUITE 900C
ANCHORAGE, AK 99501-3577
PUBLIC NOTICE
LAS 27476
Willow Trails Committee
Subject to AS 38.05.850, the Southcentral Region, Land Office is considering the issuance of a land use permit to Willow Trails Committee. This permit would authorize the use of state land installing and maintaining three (3) kiosks (Big Swamp, Corral Hill, and Willow Swamp) and marking of five (5) trails (Corral Hill, Vera Lake, Big Swamp, Rolly Creek, and Willow Swamp Loop) within the West Gateway Trail System near Nancy Lakes State Recreation Area. The proposed project is located within Sections 20-22, 27-34 of Township 019 North, Range 005 West, Sections 6-7 of Township 018 North, Range 005 West, Section 36 of Township 019 North, Range 006 West, and Sections 1, 11-12 of Township 018 North, Range 006 West, of the Seward Meridian. If issued, the permit will be valid from February 15, 2010 to February 14, 2015.
APPLICANT: Willow Trails Committee
PROJECT NAME: LAS # 27476
DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: January 28, 2010
The public is invited to comment on the proposed permit. Written comments must be received by the Division of Mining, Land and Water at the above address on or before 5:00 PM, January 28, 2010. Any questions concerning this proposal or requests to view the full application packet should be directed to Candice Snow, Telephone: (907) 269-8569; Fax: (907) 269-8913 or e-mail: candice.snow@alaska.gov.
The State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services and/or special modifications to comment should contact Candice Snow via TTD (907) 269-8555.
The DNR/DMLW, reserves the right to waive technical defects in the publication.
/s/ Cliff Larson, Manager
Southcentral Region, Land Office
Division of Mining, Land and Water
Date to be published: December 29, 2009
