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erosion and sedimentation. In addition, the project protected existing vegetated<br />
areas and included planting native species as landscape elements.<br />
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Prairie City SVRA uses a rotational hill climb program as part of their soil<br />
conservation program. When a hillside is in need of repair, the SVRA will temporarily<br />
close it for rehabilitation and open another hill climb area for visitors to enjoy. Then,<br />
SVRA staff recontours the hillside with soil material<br />
collected from sediment basins and place burlapwrapped<br />
fiber rolls along the contours to stabilize the<br />
soil. Finally, the hillside is sprayed with a hydro-seed<br />
mixture of native seed mix, tackifier, mulch, and<br />
water and given multiple winter seasons to grow<br />
before re-opening the area to OHV recreation.<br />
Restoration Project - Before<br />
Restoration Project - During<br />
Restoration Project - After<br />
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As part of an ongoing or annual effort, Carnegie SVRA inspected existing signs at<br />
RMAs for wear and tear and each panel passed inspection. The signs at the Los<br />
Osos Knob trailhead and Thrasher/Roadrunner trailheads were updated with RMA<br />
rules and regulations to ensure proper interpretation of the importance of preventing<br />
water pollution. The SVRA will develop and post signs for two future rehabilitation<br />
zones (Harrison Hill and Los Osos Climb trails) to help inform the public about the<br />
park’s efforts to improve water quality.<br />
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As an example of permit-related requirements, Carnegie SVRA implemented several<br />
BMPs to protect water quality. This permit, known as MS4s, regulates storm water<br />
discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems. The BMPs include<br />
the installation of spill kits throughout 4x4 areas, public outreach using weekend<br />
stakeholder meetings to discuss storm water regulations, and outfitting garbage<br />
dumpsters with lids to prevent trash from entering the environment.<br />
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The Grants Program awarded funding to the Plumas County Department of<br />
Transportation to implement BMPs on OHV routes in Plumas County. In partnership<br />
with the Plumas National Forest and the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship, Plumas<br />
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