Paul Hovnanian P.E.

"R. Lander" wrote:
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> The "respect" for nature shown by offroad enthusiasts is documented by
> all the cans, bottles and wrappers they toss on scenic trails. The
> Rubicon near Lake Tahoe shows how these anthropocentric mouth-breathers
> view the land. They can't be bothered carrying a trash bag and packing
> it out. No room in the Jeep or some other excuse.

Actually, some of the worst places for trash are in wilderness areas,
where the backpackers can't be bothered to carry out a few extra pounds.

Many years ago, I worked for a guy who used to fly his float plane into
some of the alpine lakes around Snoqualmie Pass. He would meet some
people doing trail maintenance (usually a Boy Scout troop) and fly
hundreds of pounds of garbage out. Other than float planes, this area
was inaccessible to vehicular traffic. Then, they converted it to a
wilderness area. No more float planes allowed. Now, the area is like a
cesspool/garbage dump.


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