No More camping at Crosby Ironton Pits

[mrweekend]

I talked to Steve Webber today who is in charge of the CCSRA "Cuyuna Country State Recreation area.
The area has been closed because they are having problems contrlling the Riff/Raff, Or what he considers the Dark Side.  Drug Pushers, Trashers, people running around naked and even pediphiles.  THey need to close it to move towards a permit plan and "Yes" there will be a fee.  THere is a comprehensive plan that is being worked on that is due to be complete by the End of Summer that will allow Diving , mountain biking and horseback Riding.  THey are well aware of the impact we have on the area and the community and don't want to lose us.  But in the interest of safety and hoping to speed the process along, they need to close the remote camping until things are worked out.  THe interesting this is that the the CCSRA is owned by the state and a large portion is also owned by private. THis is all being worked on by the state, and they will be trying to aquire more the land as time goes on to make it a fully owned state recreational area.

They have been communicating with some of the Diveshops and I will be meeting with them next week to express our interests as well.  While we might lose some of the pits to Diving.  Let's remember that where not going to get anywhere by bashing the DNR, but we can be part of there comprehensive plan and also help to eliminate the problem. 

More to follow next week.