Good of you mike to take on such a humongous task!

May I make a few suggestions to you that may benefit your efforts?

First, neither the hatchery nor WDFW has anything to do with the Blue Creek Parking lot. The lot, the johns, and the trask pick-up are the responsibility of Tacoma Power. Tacoma owns the hatchery, and the parking lots but the hatchery is run by WDFW staff.

Secondly, If you leave the trash bags their, they will more then likely be torn apart by someone dog, cat or other critter.

So I would suggest that you contact Mrs. Debbie Young from Tacoma Power. Debbie is Tacoma's Natural Resources Manager, and she would be the best person to ask for help on your project. Tell her of the "good PR" that it would do for Tacoma. Chances are pretty good that she can put into action the arrangements that are needed to haul away the trash that your party will collect that day.

You can reach Mrs. Young at (253) 502-8340 or by email at dyong@ci.tacoma.wa.us

I hope that this will help you guys out!

Cowlitzfisherman