Dedicated to the appreciation, use, and preservation of the William B. Umstead
State Park and the Richland Creek natural area
Multi-Use Trail Access is NOT available from Reedy Creek Entrance (Harrison Ave) The bridge over Reedy Creek Lake which provides the main multi-use access from the Reedy Creek entrance to the Park's Multi-use trails was in desperate need of repairs. Due to the recent hurricanes, availability of materials and contractor was unpredictable. With no notice, they started Nov 29. Expected project time is 45 days. Pedestrian access is still open via the Loblolly Trail. When the repairs are completed, the bridge should be much improved and the repairs should last for a long time. The concrete and steel structure is being reinforced and the new decking will be 3 inch thick high quality lumber as opposed to the 1 ½ inch thick lower quality wood being replaced More: Reedy Creek MUT Closure Release November 29 2018.pdf
______ How will we plan for the next 250,000 residents of Wake County? You can be a part of this discussion by sharing your thoughts on the priority issues that Wake County should focus on to prepare for the next generation. Wake County is kicking off the process to develop its first-ever county-wide comprehensive plan and we need your input to make the project a success. Provide your priorities for the future of Wake County on the project website, www.planwake.org. This public-driven process will include three rounds of public engagement and targets revealing the new plan in 2020. The first round, Community Priorities, will last through the fall of 2018. Learn more about PlanWake on the project website, www.planwake.org, which provides numerous ways of keeping up with the project, including a link to the first of three online public surveys and an events calendar with information about where and when the planning team will provide face-to-face public outreach. You can also sign up for emails to stay up-to-date on the project. ===================== STOP RDU QUARRY !! Infor on how to help:
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We'd like to share our RDU Forest Trail Center Concept maps recommendations to provide a great Tourist Destination and a community asset. Concept maps: Concept Maps_RDU Forest 8-9-17.pdf Concept portfolio document, highlighting case for the RDU Forest Trial Center: RDU Forest Enhancement Concepts.pdf Logos of support organizations (PLEASE help us ADD to these!): RDU Forest support Logos June 2018.pdf Powerpoint highlighting case for the RDU Forest Trail Center: Sierra Club-Capital Group July 19 2018 ppt 3.pdf More Information and what you can do to help at: RDU Forest ===================== Mushroom T-shirt available at Park Visitor Center You will LOVE the fabric. 50% cotton, 50% polyester, and very soft! 2018 T-shirt features the photos of mushroom taken by Geoff Balme within 300 feet of the Park Visitor Center! The short sleeve adult unisex and youth t-shirt are a Bella-Canvas 4.2oz, 52 percent combed ringspun cotton; 48% polyester. Color Heather Forest. There is a long sleeve option in Gildan Dry Blend 50% cotton/50% polyester, color Forest Green. ================== RDU ParkRDU Economy 3 Expansion Environmental Assessment Thanks for all who sent their comments to RDU. We expect another workshop and public input opportunity this fall. Information presented at Public Workshop on September 27: https://www.rdu.com/pe3ea/ What: The Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority is expanding ParkRDU Economy 3 Lot Expansion on National Guard Drive near the interchange of I-40 and Aviation Parkway, south of Terminal 1. The RDU Airport is preparing an Environmental Assessment (EA). This area is extremely close to William B. Umstead State Park and our proposed forested trail system. There were no specific plans presented. Here is what The Umstead Coalition submitted in our Public Comments in October:
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