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Protecting Natural Resources

Protect fragile vegetation, stay on the trail.
Fly-fishing-only regulations aply to the stretch of the North Umpqua River from Rock Creek to the Soda Springs Dam. Steamboat Creek is closed to all fishing.
Pack it in, pack it out. Leave nothing behind!
Wash with biodegrable soap, away from open water.
Be sure your matches are completely out. Crush and pack out all cigarettes.
Carry feed for stock as natural food is scarce. Hobble or high-line stock, do not tie to trees. Keep stock 100 feet from streams except when watering.
Stream wter is easily contaminated by human or animal wastes. If no toilets are available, bury solid waste in "cathoes" 6-8 inches deep, 200 feet from water, campsites, and trails. Pack out toilet paper.
Motorized vehicle trail use is prohibited.

Avoid This Plant!

Poison Oak is widespread from Swiftware (Tioga Segment) to Toketee, growing as a shrub or a vine. The oil is contained in ALL parts of the plant, and when touched, may cause a burning, itching rash lasting from days to weeks. Wash immediately and thouroughly if you touch any part of the plant. Reactions vary and may require medical attention.