County Parks charts 2018 maintenance projects

The projection for the new year at Whitman County Parks includes reinforcing trails, replacing fence posts, painting and other work.

“What I am seeing is a lot of large maintenance projects this year,” said Dave Mahan, County Parks superintendent.

Trail items include rebuilding sections of the Kamiak Butte backside trail; parts that have sloughed off.

Using re-bar and lumber, Mahan and parks board members will assess the use of wood cribbing on steep hillsides and, if needed, make a plan to bring in a larger group of volunteers to help with the work.

Weather permitting will be the key.

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