Please correct me if I am wrong on the road and the hole. WDFW struck up an agreement this last year with Rayonier to keep what I believe is the 5500 Rd that leads to the forks hole on the Calawah.

In order to keep the road open WDFW needs volunteers to go in and pick up trash. WDFW will provide a trailer, and for anyone else willing to bring their own trailers or trucks, some arrangement may be able to be made.

Unfortunately there are people all over who don't respect the rights of property owners, which is how access get shut down. That is the case here. For those of you willing to donate your time, the help would be greatly appreciated.

I won't be helping out on this project, other than getting the word out, but actions like this have helped to re-open the diversion dam access. Diversion dam 1 , Diversion dam 2 , Garbage project 2013 These threads show that I have helped out on efforts like this before.

It really isn't that bad, picking up trash. Put your rods down for a day and help secure some access for next year. Maybe you can collect more garbage than I did, but bring a container for SHARPS. A Gatorade bottle is best. Not sure if there are any up there, but it is good to be prepared.

If any of you are interested in assisting, either on your own, or as part of an organized group, please let me know and I'll put you in touch with my contact at WDFW so we can get this project rolling. Please, just take a day, or 4 hours. Any assistance will make an impact.

Many thanks,

Andy

Truly a fantastic access!
I wish I were more able. Always one of my favorite places to fish.
Do you know when this might happen?

We need to get volunteers first. My WDFW contact has a poll ready with a number of proposed dates, and then from there the activity is scheduled. Some week days are possible. If someone wants to do it only on the weekend I think that he has the ability to leave the trailer with enforcement up in Forks.

All I need from people is their contact information including their email address. So far, nobody has stepped up. 148 views.

In roughly 30 hours I filled my truck and trailer 4 times by myself. It isn't hard work folks. Get some gloves, work clothes, help out the resource, and most importantly keep the access open.

That's a great idea Andy! Nice job getting the word out! I haven't fished the OP in years, but I'm sure there's lots of OP regulars who will volunteer.............

Okay. I'll hook you up with Scott via pm.

Only thing that I have heard on this was that Rayonier was closing it down due to dumping ... and it has now been locked tight for a bit. I will see if I can get some more word on it and will pass that along .... kinda sucks, but also know it's gonna save some poached wild fish too .... so a tough call in my book.