COR Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 (edited) Update: The BLM has lifted the closure for Trout Creek after the Golden Eagle nest on the crag was unfortunately abandoned. Luckily, climbers were not to blame for this abandonment, because everyone stayed off the wall! Apparently some other type of yahoo probably drove off the birds as they were attempting to nest. Thank you for your cooperation...the EA is still being written, and climbing will hopefully be allowed every fall/winter thanks to our cooperation with the BLM. The crag will be open until 2/1/2013, at which time it will be seasonally closed again in the hopes that golden eagles can successfully nest next year. I will update this information if there are any changes. Happy climbing! Tom Sorenson Central Oregon Rocks Edited May 18, 2012 by COR Quote
JosephH Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 Nicely done on the BLM's part! This is a significant level of active cooperation between climbers and the BLM compared to the relationship between the two parties in the rest of the country. Congrats on managing this side of the 'fledging' relationship... Quote
ivan Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 Apparently some other type of yahoo probably drove off the birds as they were attempting to nest. why, couldn't they just have been channeling ike n' tina turner? Quote
powderhound Posted May 21, 2012 Posted May 21, 2012 Damn it was nice out there this weekend....and only four of us at the main wall. Thanks Chris, Max, and Jeff for a wonderful Not-Fun day!! Quote
COR Posted September 12, 2012 Author Posted September 12, 2012 The issue is now up for public comment, as reported by billcoe on this thread: http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/1081068/Your_comments_onTrout_Creek_he#Post1081068 So, if you like climbing at Trout Creek, or if you might like to check it out someday, please take the time to comment to the BLM, suggesting "Alternative 2" as the best compromise for climbing access to the cliff while still protecting golden eagles. Thank you, Tom Sorenson Central Oregon Rocks more info at: https://www.facebook.com/FriendsofTroutCreek Quote
billcoe Posted November 13, 2012 Posted November 13, 2012 Congrats and thanks to all who worked on this or even just tossed a letter into the ring explaining why option 2 would be the more desirable option for us. May the Climbers and the Eagles both flourish. Quote
JosephH Posted November 14, 2012 Posted November 14, 2012 Way to get it done - shows what a forthcoming, sincere, and honest approach based on mutual trust and respect can deliver. Quote
tanstaafl Posted March 12, 2013 Posted March 12, 2013 So I presume Trout Creek is closed again since it's after Feb 1, but I couldn't find anything online to tell me how long the seasonal closure is. Anyone know? Quote
laurel Posted March 12, 2013 Posted March 12, 2013 http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/prineville/files/Wildlife_Closures_2013.pdf Trout Creek Trail (South side of the Trout Creek Trail only) - Visitors are required to stay on the Trout Creek Trail or between Trout Creek Trail and the Lower Deschutes River. This area is closed from Jan. 15 – Aug. 31 to protect nesting golden eagles. Climbers can use other climbing locations such as Rattlesnake, Skinners Butte or the Gorge at Smith Rocks. Quote
tanstaafl Posted March 14, 2013 Posted March 14, 2013 Belated thanks -- guess we'll have to content ourselves with the Lower Gorge. Quote
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