River Links

Earlier this summer paddlers discovered that a popular access to the Wynoochee River on private timber land was closed. Local paddlers have been working with Simpson Resource Company and the Forest Service to preserve recreational access to the river.

The extensive road network in Olympic National Forest has deteriorated over the last few years with the reduction in logging intensity and corresponding lack of routine maintenance. The road failures have resulted in destruction of aquatic habitat and reduced access. Repair work and decommissioning has begun with the introduction of a new road management plan in fall 2002.