USFWS UPDATE for May 2021

General:

SLNWR:

• Closure has been moved down closer to Index; still having some trespass despite what seems to be an obvious closure.  Part of the problem is that the water trucks are filling at the Port and running nearly continuously on the dike top to abate dust throughout the project area.  So the gate is open to allow the water trucks to pass.  People are not reading the sign and interpreting the open gate as an invitation.   
• Work has renewed on both setback levees.  
• Work began on lowering the original dike.  There are a bunch of variables (river level, snow pack, forecasts) that drive this). - See LCEP's post shared on GRS social media for some more info/photos
• Discussion of potential events for site in process (late July/Aug? potentially based on COVID and future when reopen); more on that to come.
• CNC Community Engagement is helping us gather info that can be applied across Complex for signage etc as we redesign and plan trail. While some art was relocated in a plan developed as back as 2017, there is plenty of work and planning to do. Work with this focus likely to pick up in mid June/early July. 
• Redesign of entrance sign and kiosk welcome panel will be upcoming focus as well
• Volunteering increased at Oaks parcel to prepare for upcoming work

Proof the levee is coming down... (C)LCEP from (May 12, 2021)