Safety Features. We talked with the Kitsap County Public Works person monitoring the installation on Thursday, Gregg Kanyer, who said the guard rails being installed have a number of safety features in case they were run into. Because Illahee Road has narrow shoulders in some places we were happy they were using steel vertical supports rather than the wood ones as that seems to give more available lateral shoulder clearance for those who pedestrians who walk. We have attached several photos of the project for those who don't travel that route.
Portable Traffic Light System. We were impressed by the portable traffic light system used to manage one lane traffic. It seemed to work much better than flag persons.
Illahee Preserve Downed Trees. The recent storm resulted in a number of trees blown down in the Illahee Preserve. Trail work last weekend and earlier this week removed 32 trees that had fallen across trails. Note that this work is all being done by volunteers as the Preserve continues to be an experiment with volunteers planning, maintaining and supporting the Preserve in partnership with the County Parks Department. Thanks especially to the Rotary clean-up crew, and the Stewardship Committee clean-up crew.
Eagle Scout Sign Installation on Sunday (12/4/10). We are fortunate to have two Boy Scouts looking for Eagle Scout projects in the Preserve. The first project is scheduled to happen on Sunday with the installation of trail signs. Signs have been a need for some time. Those who regularly use the Preserve have learned the trail system. Others have had a hard time finding their way through the forest and have gotten lost and have asked for signs to help them. Thanks to all who volunteer to make the Preserve the treasure it is. The other project is still in the definition stage and will be reported on later.
Jim Aho
