[env-trinity] Free landowner road maintenance workshop Thursday

[Tom Stokely]

http://www.trinityjournal.com/news/local/article_8563ff22-87a2-11e7-9800-7b0554e6cedb.htmlFree landowner road maintenance workshop
   
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The Five Counties Salmonid Conservation Program will host a free workshop for landowners at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at the Weaverville Fire Hall on how to efficiently maintain roads and driveways. Don Lindsay, a senior engineering geologist/geotechnical engineer from the California Geological Survey, will present information on understanding basic road drainage, and treatment and maintenance techniques.Fixes to common problems such as rills, ruts and potholes will be featured, as will tips on how to assess roads and determine maintenance needs each spring. This practical information can help landowners save time and money on road repairs. All too often, landowners spend a lot of money putting rock down on roads every couple of years (or more) when the underlying drainage has not been corrected. Addressing drainage issues results in a better-performing and durable road, which means spending less money on rock and shaping and less time performing maintenance. Past successful road-maintenance projects will be featured.This information is also valuable to those looking to buy property, whether or not they intend to construct new roads or driveways, because it highlights potential issues to look for in order to avoid inheriting a high-maintenance road or driveway. There will be time for participants to ask questions.5C staff will also discuss grant opportunities that may help landowners treat road sediment sources and help them preserve their roads. Refreshments will be served. The fire hall is located at 125 Bremer St., Weaverville. This workshop is supported by funding provided by the Central Valley Improvement Act via the Trinity County Resource Conservation District. 
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