District Department of Transportation Director Sharon Kershbaum wrote the National Park Service last week to oppose the agency’s plans to end the reversible lanes on Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway during rush hours Kershbaum said the District worried that ending the nearly century-old program could cause “significant traffic backups” downtown and that commuters may filter into residential neighborhoods The program has existed since 1937 and works like this: During morning rush hours Here are the arguments for and against the change: The Park Service says it’s concerned about safety and describes the current situation as being like a “racetrack.” Vehicles travel at a higher speed during one-way hours NPS’s transportation program manager in the national capital region And though less than 20 percent of overall traffic volume occurs during those times more than 30 percent of crashes take place then “That leads you to the conclusion that there’s a safety challenge out there that we do need to address,” Emington says “This project makes a lot of sense.” Twenty times a week Park Police must set up and remove cones and sawhorses May 04, 2025 at 7:45 pm CDTExpandSupervisors renewed Jasper County's road maintenance agreement with Rock Creek State Park. (Google Maps) No significant changes were made to the annual contract between Iowa Department of Transportation and Jasper County regarding road maintenance at Rock Creek State Park. The board of supervisors last month voted 3-0 to approve the fiscal year 2026 maintenance agreement with IDOT. According to the agreement, the maintenance covered by Jasper County is snow and ice control, mowing and herbicide application and maintaining clear channels through and adjoining drainage structures. Granular roads at Rock Creek must be shaped, and guardrail and safety grate maintenance is also required. IDOT will cover pavement maintenance like patching, joint/crack filling, spot HMA overlays, transverse joint leveling, strip sealing and edge scaling. No special maintenance is required by either party. Payment for maintenance will be $2,100 per lane mile per year. At 2.14 total lane miles, that amounts to $4,494. Christopher BraunschweigChristopher Braunschweig has a strong passion for community journalism and covers city council, school board, politics and general news in Newton, Iowa and Jasper County. – The Rock Creek Fisherman’s Mercantile has anything an angler might want other miscellany that’s easy to leave at home It’s the perfect store in the perfect spot – right off the interstate and at the opening of a canyon full of fish and possibility I didn’t need anything when I stopped there on a recent sunny morning but it’s just one of those places I can’t drive past without stopping to spend a few bucks An extra bottle of water or a candy bar never hurt anybody there’s no better place to get the latest report on Rock Creek which dumps into the Clark Fork River northwest of the store The water was clear and it was going to be sunny The only thing I needed to decide was how far to drive Rock Creek Road runs more than 30 miles up the canyon toward the town of Philipsburg The guy at the counter suggested going all the way to a spot with a name I hadn’t heard before despite spending four years in Missoula for college and returning to this lovely stream once or twice a year in the decade since His point was that I should drive as far as I can fathom and that doing so would lead me to fish that had seen fewer flies this year I was out for something resembling redemption I’d told myself I was going to fish the skwala hatch on the Yakima River in March or April Skwalas are inch-long stoneflies that trout gulp down with big splashy eats I spun up anatomically precise patterns with foam Then March came and went without a trip west Online reports seemed to indicate that the Yakima’s peak skwala time was gone in a deep canyon where the sun rises late and sets early it has always seemed to me that the hatches run even later It was also one of the places I’d first fished with skwalas A 10-year-old picture from Facebook confirmed: I once caught a fat cutthroat on a skwala on April 19 My father and I were spending the final weekend of the month in Dillon to fish the Beaverhead and the Big Hole I left Spokane a couple days early to give myself a full day on Rock Creek to hunt for stoneflies Fishing reports indicated the skwala hatch was waning The most consistent hatch was reportedly the spring assortment of mayflies There were no clouds overhead or in the forecast which is bad for mayflies but good for skwalas Sunshine is good for getting them to hatch even if it might make the fish wary of coming to the surface The guy at the Merc said the sunshine could mean that it was going to be the first good skwala day in a while Creek has always seemed like the wrong surname for Rock Creek which is wider and wilder than a lot of rivers Wading across it is tough even at low flows Rafts float the upper stretches at certain times in the early season although doing so requires navigating a complex and ever-changing network of downed trees and other river hazards I pulled off the road at the swinging bridge at the Welcome Creek Trailhead the somewhat rickety entrance to the Welcome Creek Wilderness Area so it seemed like it was too early to bet on dry flies I dug out a bobber and dredged the holes beneath the bridge with stonefly patterns There were no obvious signs that skwalas were around There were a few mayflies in the air but not much else I was convinced it was going to be a day of unrealized potential and it didn’t seem like the other three or four hatches in play were going to turn up so I drove downstream and bounced between some of my favorite spots I made my way through a patch of cottonwood trees to a spot on the creek’s main channel a few miles upstream from the store providing the disappointing revelation that cell phones work on the lower reaches of the creek I looked over and saw fish rising a few feet off the bank those little brown stoneflies with two distinct wings I don’t remember the last time I tied neumoras There was exactly one in a fly box I rarely open Give directly to The Spokesman-Review's Northwest Passages community forums series -- which helps to offset the costs of several reporter and editor positions at the newspaper -- by using the easy options below Gifts processed in this system are tax deductible Get the day’s top sports headlines and breaking news delivered to your inbox by subscribing here © Copyright 2025, The Spokesman-Review | Community Guidelines | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy Rock Creek’s Ida Kasselman hit a solo home run in Game 2 versus Santa Fe Trail in Carbondale on Monday Rock Creek softball suffer two one-run losses on the road at Santa Fe Trail on Monday falling 4-3 Game 1 before falling 5-4 in extra innings in Game 2 despite leading 4-0 and Rock Creek answered with two of their own in the third but the Chargers (17-3) answered with two runs in the bottom of the inning to take the lead The Mustangs had a chance to answer in the last frame including extra base hits from Tailyn Kadavy and Teagan Zenger who doubled Brooklyn Dye and Haylee Smith also added a hit Campbell Cassel took the loss from the mound allowing three earned runs and fanning two Charger batters the Mustang bats had a different feel to them Rock Creek built a 4-0 lead heading into the sixth inning but miscues and ineffective offense in the top halves of innings led to a Santa Fe Trail comeback in extra innings Rock Creek had three errors and despite outhitting the Chargers 11-8 Kasselman had the lone extra base hit with a solo homerun Zenger continued to hit well with a 3-for-5 outing Kess Pitzer had an impressive pinch hit single in the top of the sixth Brynna Zoeller was the pitcher of record for the loss walking three and allowing only three earned runs The Mustangs travel to Clay Center (4-14) on Friday We're always interested in hearing about news in our community there are no recent results for popular commented articles Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable 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(WLOS) — The Bee Rock Creek Fire continues to burn in a rugged area of McDowell County amid forecasted "very high" fire danger on Wednesday McDowell County Emergency Management reported no structures have been damaged and no injuries have been reported BEE ROCK BRANCH FIRE PROMPTS EVACUATION ON WILD ACRES ROAD AS BLAZE HITS 175 ACRES The fire is burning north of Armstrong Creek Road and south of Wild Acres Road. The N.C. Forest Service fire map estimates the Bee Rock Creek Fire is 300 acres and is 0% contained as of 4:43 p.m McDowell County Emergency Management confirmed those numbers Forest Service reports that the fire is spreading on all sides and has crossed Pups Branch Creek by approximately 50 acres The fire prompted an evacuation order on April 15 for residences on Wild Acres Road County officials said the order remains in effect until further notice Crews will continue working Wednesday to strengthen containment lines protect structures and monitor fire behavior Firefighters on the east side of the fire are directly fighting the fire while crews on the west side are searching for areas to contain the fire Forest Service officials said crews have faced some unique challenges as they work to get this blaze under control The challenges include warm and dry weather along with extra fuel from Hurricane Helene debris as well as the leaves that are now starting to bloom “Anything that’s dead and downed obviously is dried out and easier to catch on fire,” said Dana Hodde More than 150 firefighters are working to get this contained with some coming from as far away as Montana and Oregon to help with the response Hodde mentioned this scenario of fire jumping over the line played out earlier Wednesday The fire is being managed under unified command by the U.S The cause of this fire remains under investigation Share breaking news photos and videos with us through Chime In. (WLOS) — The Bee Rock Creek Fire in McDowell County has reached 1,397 acres and 27% containment A total of 159 personnel from the USDA Forest Service McDowell County and Woodlawn Fire Department are working to contain the blaze The Bee Rock Creek Fire is burning near the Armstrong State Fish Hatchery "After careful coordination and evaluation of current fire behavior and containment progress it has been determined that the area is now safe for residents to return," a post on the agency's Facebook page said "This includes Wild Acres Retreat." SAM DAVIS ROAD FIRE BLAZES THROUGH 350 ACRES IN SWAIN COUNTY, PROMPTING STATE OF EMERGENCY The fire has closed parts of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visitors are asked to check the National Park Service website for details Higher relative humidity and rain chances are expected to lower the wildfire risk in western North Carolina later this week Share your breaking news photos and videos with us through Chime In. Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInMARION (FOX Carolina) - McDowell County Emergency Management said crews are continuing to battle a wildfire that started Tuesday but said the fire is almost entirely contained The Bee Rock Branch Fire is burning in a rugged area north of Armstrong Creek Road and south of Wild Acres Road The area received a quarter-inch of rain in 48 hours and is now 94 percent contained Officials said about 159 personnel are assigned to this fire Firefighters are using direct and indirect suppression tactics along the fire’s edge Helicopters are dropping water to slow the fire’s progress The evacuation order was lifted on Sunday for the Wild Acres Road area Officials said they determined the area is safe for residents to return but smoke and emergency vehicles may still be present The cause of the fire remains under investigation A Temporary Flight Restriction is in place over the fire area each day from 10 a.m Officials said crews began conducting strategic firing operations around the Blue Ridge Parkway near Deer Lick Gap at noon on Saturday This is being done to reduce the amount of unburned fuel between the fire and Blue Ridge Parkway Forest Service in North Carolina released a video on their Facebook page explaining their operational plan: Stay with FOX Carolina as we work to learn more For Current Students For Faculty and Staff University Directory and the Campus Garden Alliance (CGA) is teaming up with multiple UA Little Rock student organizations from across campus to help restore Rock Creek Trail The 2023 tornado destroyed thousands of trees in the area the KKAC non-profit organization has 12,000 saplings ready to be planted—and we’re pitching in to bring this area back to life The CGA will have a limited selection of tools and gloves available for UA Little Rock participants Little Rock Parks and Recreation will also provide a limited number of tools and water for volunteers we highly recommend bringing your own tools and essential items if you have access to them the Little Rock Parks and Recreation Volunteer Division is kicking off Global Volunteer Month by inviting the public to the #LRStrong: ReLeaf Rock Creek Trail tree planting event on Saturday Volunteers will meet at the trailhead behind Comet Cleaners at 200 N Participants are encouraged to bring a water bottle The EF3 tornado that struck Little Rock on March 31 caused extensive damage to Rock Creek Trail While the city and its residents have made significant progress in restoring the area many trees continue to die due to storm-related damage Department of Agriculture Forest Service grant has partnered with Little Rock Parks and Recreation to help replenish the tree canopy This project is a vital part of the City’s ongoing tornado recovery efforts and it would not be possible without the continued support of the public.” https://www.littlerock.gov/city-administration/city-calendar-of-events/lrstrong-releaf-rock-creek… UA Little Rock is a metropolitan research university in the South that provides accessibility to a quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities Little Rock Parks and Recreation has received a generous donation of 12,000 Oak tree saplings from the KKAC Organization to help restore Rock Creek Trail This project is a vital part of the City's ongoing tornado recovery efforts and it would not be possible without the continued support of the public visit https://www.volunteermark.com/city-of-little-rock/lrstrong-releaf-rock-creek-trail-1740609192455 (WLOS) — More firefighters are providing extra assistance as the Bee Rock Creek Fire in McDowell County has grown to more than 500 acres with 10% containment Thursday evening the wildfire had gotten close enough to some homes that residents who live nearby were being asked to evacuate an evacuation order was issued for residents along Wild Acres Road More than 175 firefighters from as far away as Montana and Oregon are battling this blaze WILDFIRE UPDATES: HAOE LEAD FIRE REACHES 790 ACRES, 0% CONTAINMENT crews on the front lines aren't just concerned with what's on the ground but they're looking out for what's overhead too There's always the risk of a burnt tree coming down "They go along these lines and look at trees and cut them down so that if they were to catch on fire they wouldn't fall over and catch the other side of the containment line on fire," said Dana Hodde a public information officer with the US Forest Service DRY CONDITIONS AND GUSTY WINDS ELEVATE WILDFIRE RISK IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA After all the debris left behind from Helene the work for firefighters starts even before wildfire season does "Our firefighters on the Grandfather Ranger district work to clear a lot of roads of debris so that during fire season they could come and have access to all these different roads and access these different points," Hodde added "It could've taken weeks to cut through some of those areas if they hadn't done so Rock Creek senior Chloe Purvis snags a pop-up foul ball in the Mustangs’ home win over Marysville in Flush on Thursday Rock Creek softball improved to 10-4 with a pair of wins over Marysville on Thursday The Mustangs got a 2-1 win in the first game and a 5-2 victory in the second Marysville (7-5) plated a run in the top of the first and Rock Creek answered in the bottom of the inning with a Reese Grady single that scored Ida Kasselman The score knotted up at one until the bottom of the fifth when the Mustangs answered with a Kasselman hit to drive in Mayci Clark Rock Creek had six hits to Marysville’s two in the game Hailey Lies and Mayci Clark each had a single It was a pitcher’s dual with Marysville fanning 10 Mustangs and Brynna Zoeller striking out nine Bulldog batters Rock Creek played solid defense and earned the close win Marysville scored in the third and the fourth to lead 2-0 heading into the bottom of the fourth But that’s when the Mustangs’ bats started to light up as Reese Grady led off with a single and pinch hitter Emma Liby drilled a shot over the left field fence by 15 feet to tie the game up 2-2 Rock Creek continued to pile on in the bottom of the fifth to solidify the win Clark led off with a single to set the tone for the inning followed by bunt singles by Haylee Smith and Brooklyn Dye to load the bases for a Teagan Zenger single up the middle to score two Kasselman followed that up with a long fly ball to right to record a sacrifice fly to score Dye That score would stick as the defense held including a 4-6-3 double play in the sixth as Grady relayed the ball to Smith who then got it to Chloe Purvis at first base Campbell Cassel pitched to Reagan Thomason for the battery in the game Cassel fanned four and gave up no earned runs in the game Teagan Zenger and Reese Grady recorded a stolen base on the night Rock Creek will have a week off before traveling to Sante Fe Trail (12-2) on Thursday and Baldwin (8-1) on Friday Rock Creek sophomore Ida Kasselman slides into home during the Mustangs' 12-1 win over Concordia in the second game of their two-game home series on Friday in Flush Rock Creek softball split with Concordia Friday before responding with five-inning run-rule shortened 12-1 win in Game 2 Concordia plated three runs in the first two innings by putting the ball in play and taking advantage of four Mustang errors Rock Creek answered with one run in the sixth inning and scored on a solo home run by senior outfielder Mayci Clark Reese Grady doubled and Brooklyn Dye tripled Concordia had eight hits compared to Rock Creek’s seven Brynna Zoeller struck out nine while her first loss of the season Campbell Cassel allowed just four hits while the Rock Creek offense belted out nine hits in the 12-1 win over Concordia Chloe Purvis and Ida Kasselman each went 2-for-3 in the game Kess Pitzer had an outstanding pinch-hit single and Clark and Reese Grady each singled as well The Mustangs are now 8-2 on the season with trip to undefeated Chapman on tap for Tuesday Rock Creek junior pitcher Brynna Zoeller hits a home run to tie things up in the Mustangs’ 2-1 loss at Chapman on Tuesday Rock Creek softball dropped a pair of road games to undefeated Chapman Tuesday night The Mustangs dropped the first 2-1 and the second 6-4 Rock Creek went toe to toe with Chapman for the most part in the first game giving up an unearned run in the bottom of the first inning then matching that run in the fifth on an 0-2 count home run by Brynna Zoeller Chapman plated a run with two outs in the bottom of the 8th to win the game 2-1 “Missed opportunities and complacency” Brummett said “Chapman is a talented group with a lot of showmanship and Harold is a talented pitcher We didn’t hit strikes that were taken as third strikes looking too many times and we had two costly errors in the game that lead to more opportunities for our opponents.” Zoeller’s homerun was the only Mustang to cross the plate Chloe Purvis went 2-for-3 and Haylee Smith had a single A highlight to extend the game into extra innings was a line drive caught by Zoeller at pitcher with a throw Tailyn Kadavy at first for a double play that ended the threat of Chapman scoring Zoeller suffered the loss despite fanning five allowing five hits and giving up no earned runs Game 2 was filled with possibilities for a Mustang win Rock Creek had five hits in the game including a double from Brynna Zoeller that plated two runs Reagan Thomason and Mayci Clark each added a single going four complete innings allowing four runs three earned while giving up six hits with three strikeouts Zoeller came in to retire the final two innings of Chapman offense allowing two runs on three hits with a strikeout as the Mustangs committed four errors in the game Rock Creek falls to 8-4 on the season with some tough opponents ahead The Mustangs will host Marysville on Thursday at 4:30 p.m WASHINGTON (7News) — A car crash on Rock Creek Parkway in Northwest sent four adults and a child to the hospital Saturday afternoon Several cars collided and one overturned on its side between Massachusetts Avenue and K Street Firefighters saved them and treated five people had minor injuries and two people were seriously hurt the debris was cleared away by crews and the road reopened 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Almaden Minerals Ltd (“Almaden” or “the Company”; TSX: AMM; OTCQB: AAUAF) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement (the “Agreement”) to sell certain assets comprising the Rock Creek Mill to Metals Exploration PLC (LSE AIM: MTL) (the “Purchaser”) for a purchase price of US$9,700,000 (the “Purchase Price”) Closing of the transaction is subject to certain conditions including completion by the Purchaser of a final inspection and is expected to occur on or prior to August 31 The Purchase Price shall be payable 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with longer-term forecasts and outlook The Company cautions the reader that forward-looking statements and information involve known and unknown risks uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or information contained in this news release those factors discussed the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Almaden’s Annual Information Form and Almaden’s latest Form 20-F on file with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could affect the Company and may cause actual actions events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements or information there may be other factors that cause actions events or results not to be as anticipated There can be no assurance that our forward-looking statements or information will prove to be accurate readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information the Company does not assume any obligation to release publicly any revisions to on forward-looking statements or information contained in this news release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events 604.689.7644Email: info@almadenminerals.comhttp://www.almadenminerals.com/ Rock Creek Park was one of the nation’s first national parks designated as such in 1890—before Grand Canyon Rock Creek primarily serves the people who live near it It’s superintendent Brian Joyner’s job to oversee all of it He came to the National Park Service as a historian but over his 22 years of service he moved into more administrative roles at NPS headquarters and now the Prince George’s County native is responsible for administering Rock Creek’s rules and being a point of contact for the public We met at park headquarters in the Klingle Mansion on Linnaean Hill a beautifully preserved 1823 stone house that’s a fitting setting for somebody with a keen interest in DC’s past I came into the Park Service as a writer [and] editor I went to the University of Maryland and majored in ancient and medieval history which doesn’t translate well to working in the Park Service People who were born green and gray [came here] through family members or started volunteering really young or have always wanted to be a park ranger some of the people I’ve worked with over the years who are in the history field or cultural-resources field are just like one of us is [spending their days] in the park.” [Laughs.] Being in the National Park Service and being here in Washington if you [believe] that there are stories to be told and that the Park Service has a role in telling them There’s an earthquake that happened [in 2011] And then suddenly a billionaire [David Rubenstein] shows up and says I’ve got some money to help you out with this Philanthropy as a mainstay within the Park Service is a great story: There’s not a monument or memorial that’s been built that hasn’t been a public-private partnership I think in many ways Rock Creek Park suffers from geography this would be without question one of the places people would be like I’ve got to go see it.” But it’s in the middle of Washington and it fulfills the role that it was intended to: to provide respite and places of relaxation for the residents of Washington That’s different than providing some sort of narrative and physical space for the whole nation Despite the fact that it’s in the middle of the city despite all the pressures that exist around here Our job is to make sure the people of Washington have access to this incredible resource—not just the main body of the park but the 1,300 acres that exist around Northwest and parts of Northeast I have two daughters—they learned to ride bikes in this park Not to mention the Civil War defenses of Washington I want this to be a premier civic-engagement park I can’t necessarily meet everyone’s expectations; every ask is not going to be fulfilled There’s a passionate group of people who surround this park do you mind having a conversation with a citizen about some of the trees that are overhanging their condominium?” I said okay though this is the sort of thing I would normally turn over to my tree supervisor It was simple as “They’re really close to the balcony.” There are people in my neighborhood who now that they found out that I’m the superintendent of Rock Creek when are we going to get some new things over here?” I can explain to them what’s underway It may not solve the problem immediately for them but at least people feel like they’re being heard Teddy Roosevelt used to take a lot of foreign dignitaries on walks through the park He would take a five-mile hike and have a meeting and skinny-dip in the creek though I do not recommend going into the creek there’s a bench dedicated to [Jules Jusserand the French ambassador to the US during the First World War] and a little further up is a trail designated for Teddy Roosevelt Yes, the Peirce Mill barn that was used to spy on the Hungarian and Czechoslovakian embassies but there’s a story that the original OSS [Office of Strategic Services predecessor to the CIA] used to do training on what is now the golf course There are all these pieces that tie into the trans­formation of Washington from being a sleepy Southern town into being an international city My family does not like going into the park with me quite as much anymore I have to commit on the front end of any sort of walk that I am not going to bring my phone I’m not going to take photographs and send them back to folks unless something egregious has happened but I’ve learned enough to [be able to say] “That is a social trail that we need to try to stop people from using because it’s fragmenting the forest.” “Your deer came into my backyard and ate my begonias.” you see them come out of someone’s backyard in some areas—over the course of time Social trails wind up destroying the understory Another thing that destroys the understory so the parks have been conducting deer management since 2015 and at the same time some people are calling us and saying We’re going to do some experimentation in the next few years—trying to plant some things, trying to manage the social trails—to see how successful it is in rehabilitating those forests. Rock Creek Conservancy [a private foundation that helps maintain the park] has done incredible work to clean up invasive [plants] and put in native plantings on an acre here There’s a volunteer group called Weed Warriors train these people so they’re not just going in and yanking out anything This article appears in the March 2025 issue of Washingtonian Correction: This article originally misattributed the namesake of a bench in Rock Creek Park Andrew Beaujon joined Washingtonian in late 2014 He was previously with the Poynter Institute Already have an account? Log in here Rendering of the University North Park arena and associated entertainment district proposed to be constructed along Interstate 35 between Rock Creek Road and Corporate Center Drive in north Norman An aerial rendering of the University North Park arena proposed to be constructed along Interstate 35 between Rock Creek Road and Corporate Center Drive in north Norman street-level rendering of the University North Park arena proposed to be constructed along Interstate 35 between Rock Creek Road and Corporate Center Drive in north Norman An interior rendering of the University North Park arena proposed to be constructed along Interstate 35 between Rock Creek Road and Corporate Center Drive in north Norman An interior rendering of the University North Park arena proposed to be constructed along Interstate 35 between Rock Creek Road and Corporate Center Drive in north Norman as arranged for an OU women's gymnastics meet in the space where athletes would intersect with fans before taking the court A rendering of the proposed University North Park entertainment district Phases of construction for the proposed University North Park entertainment district project University North Park entertainment district Planned Unit Development Editor's note: This story was updated at 4:26 p.m 21 to reflect the correct language o… Students pay about $14 in fees that support the Daily. 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A couple hundred miles of highway driving in our new Nissan Rogue Rock Creek and then we were heading down damp country lanes to a mud bog run by the South Bend Sodbusters These Hoosiers are serious off-roaders and mud lovers with the proving grounds to It seemed more than obvious that our sparkling Everest White Pearl ($425 extra) wasn’t gonna stay clean for much longer We were just outside the former hometown of Studebaker and then cars from the mid-1800s through early 1967 Likely both their wagons and cars hauled grains or mom and the kids through these then densely forested hills and over freshly cultivated farm fields Nissan had invited me and my video guy Paul Daniel to go off-roading with the Rock Creek edition that packs on some extra features to make it a legit “mild” off-roader We were imagining slightly muddy farm fields with a minor hill or creek bed to slop around in we weren’t going axle deep to test out the Rogue’s 8.2 inches of ground clearance The Sodbusters had laid out a course that challenged our Rock Creek edition to slip into gaps between oaks and maples that had just dumped the majority of their leaves in an overnight autumn rain Turf was muddy and slick as a kid’s freshly watered Slip N Slide there are hills in northern Indiana and these were steep slimy ones requiring we put the Rogue’s Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail all-terrain tires into freshly churned ruts We were suspicious of the Sodbusters motives and felt just a bit of pity for our six clean Rogues that were to do battle with the elements We wondered if Nissan Corporate Communications guru Steve Parrett might have become a bit over optimistic about the capabilities of this new Rogue model but they grace the decidedly more off-road capable Frontier pickup Rock Creek models look just a little sharper than the standard Rogue with bright orange badging and front plus Rock Creek embossed seat backs and orange contrast stitching on the exclusive gray ballistic nylon seating That’s easily wiped clean if some of that outside mud gets into the cockpit But there are other functional features and niceties that helped us tame our slippery environs Top of the list is the off-road setting on the console’s rotary knob known as the Vehicle Dynamics Control and its Hill Descent Control system that’s standard (and rightly so) on Rock Creek Rotate that knob and the standard AWD system is ready to provide maximum traction to any wheel and adjust if one is slipping or is jacked up in the air over uneven terrain which is often standard on SUVs that are fully intended for regular off-road use helps control downhill movement by keeping the vehicle below 12 mph and adjusting braking and traction to each wheel while the driver simply concentrates on aiming the Rogue where it’s safe to go Helping with that is the Intelligent Around-View Monitor built into the center infotainment screen Press the Camera button below the screen and it activates the Off-Road mode showing the trail just in front of the Rogue’s nose plus side views that help us crazy off-road drivers avoid the trees and other serious brush that could snap off a mirror The Rock Creek model also boasts a uniquely tuned electronic power steering system to help deliver more precise handling much needed when a big boulder or low-hanging tree part threatens a body scrape or mirror beheading the Rock Creek does not come with any skid plates We had no trouble climbing or descending even the steepest hills or splitting the trees without damage to our precious along with the gathered Sodbusters were impressed with Rogue’s performance but knowing that most buyers won’t challenge their Rogue Rock Creek with nearly such a demanding course are sure this will exceed their expectations Yet it was equally surprising to us how nimble and quiet the Rogue was on the highway portion of our excursion Nissan’s efficient 1.5-liter variable compression turbo I3 delivers an amazing (for its size) 201 horsepower and 225 pound-feet of torque That’s better than most of its competition and the variable compression design helps the quick 3-cylinder deliver stout fuel economy We managed 29.6 mpg in a lot of highway driving but obviously considerable off-road exercise the ride was smoother than the past Rogues I’ve driven Some SUVs sound like the coming of Mad Max their tires are so vocal on pavement (I’m looking at you Bronco!) Credit to Falken for quiet Nissan’s Xtronic continuously variable transmission is among the best in the small crossover market It’s both efficient and feels close to a standard gear-laden transmission the only lag in acceleration seems to be from turbo lag Note there are five drive modes available too Seating is particularly good in Rogue with Nissan using NASA-inspired Zero Gravity style seats that seem to nearly perfectly support occupants The driver’s seat also is powered here and both front seats are heated in this model Two other features are standard on Rock Creek Most obvious is a large tubular black roof rack that adds to the crossover’s outdoorsy look and carrying capacity The rack is substantial and will support up to 220 lbs There’s also a 12-volt outlet in the cargo area to allow campers to plug-in various accessories once at a camp site the Rogue is among the leaders in this segment too with 31.6 cubic feet behind the rear seat expanding to 74.1 cubic feet if that split seat is folded flat The crossover also will tow up to 1,500 pounds and that hatch is powered and can be opened with the wave of a foot beneath the bumper thanks to the inclusion here of the $800 Premium package In addition to the motion-activated hatch that includes a heated leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel the Rock Creek starting at a modest $36,810 If you prefer a Rogue that isn’t so off-road worthy start with the base S at $30,620 for front-drive and $32,020 for AWD The SV offers a bit more content and lists at $32,360 for FWD and $33,760 for AWD which is a bargain considering its features the later going for $38,880 for the SL and $42,310 for the Platinum The two upper trims also include a 12.3-inch info screen Every Rogue comes with a full complement of safety equipment and the Rock Creek includes adaptive cruise control There are four USB-C ports too along with built-in Google access Apple CarPlay and Android Auto also will work here You’ll want that too because there is no navigation system included Competition is fierce in the small to midsize crossover segment and include the likes of Toyota’s RAV4 Hits: High-value family crossover with AWD solid off-road ability with OR tires and dynamic vehicle modes smart cruise control and solid safety equipment comfy Zero Gravity heated front seats and heated flat-bottom steering wheel and a 360 camera with excellent off-road view Sources: Nissan, www.kbb.com WASHINGTON (7News) — On Wednesday evening the National Park Service will host a public meeting on proposed changes to Rock Creek Parkway the most controversial of which would involve ending the use of reversible lanes at rush hour The meeting will start at 6:00 p.m. and will be virtual. Anyone wishing to participate can click here NPS released new details about proposed traffic improvements to some notoriously congested sections of Rock Creek Parkway that NPS said would help reduce any negative traffic impacts from ending reversible lanes NPS is also proposing to widen a portion of a walking/biking trail Also on Wednesday, the National Park Service opened up a webpage on which people can comment on the Rock Creek Parkway plans online, whether they attend the virtual meeting or not. The link to make comments can be found here it is proposing an end to reversible rush hour lanes on Rock Creek Parkway all four lanes of traffic go southbound towards downtown Washington from 6:45 a.m The area that is reversed runs about three miles between the National Mall area and the area near an exit for Calvert Street close to Connecticut Avenue The Park Service proposal would mean that there would be two-way traffic 24 hours a day NPS released new details about proposals that improve some of the most notorious sections of the 3.1-mile stretch of Rock Creek Parkway One would involve putting a traffic circle on the north end of Rock Creek Parkway where the Parkway and exits for Calvert Street and Cathedral Ave NW all come together The Park Service is also proposing adding a southbound lane just north of Virginia Avenue which is an area where traffic often backs up NPS also wants to either add a traffic circle or make some other adjustment to the area of Rock Creek Parkway near Ohio Drive and the E Street Extension Another proposal is to add a median between K and Q streets which is a curvy four-lane section with a 35 mph speed limit where cars in the left lanes come very close to each other in two-way traffic NPS is also proposing to more than double the width of a multi-use trail from P Street to Virginia Avenue COVID-19 Updates Vaccine and Booster Information View All Media Advisories View All Speeches & Testimony Sign up for a newsletter or update your subscription preferences Your access to this service has been limited If you think you have been blocked in error contact the owner of this site for assistance If you are a WordPress user with administrative privileges on this site please enter your email address in the box below and click "Send" You will then receive an email that helps you regain access Wordfence is a security plugin installed on over 5 million WordPress sites The owner of this site is using Wordfence to manage access to their site You can also read the documentation to learn about Wordfence's blocking tools or visit wordfence.com to learn more about Wordfence Click here to learn more: Documentation 6 May 2025 10:20:58 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); “The National Park Service (NPS) is striving to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Rock Creek Park Horse Center (GSI) are in discussions about the possibility of GSI stepping away from its concessions contract and we are actively exploring future operational options to ensure it continues to serve the community We understand the importance of this facility and will provide updates as more information becomes available.” I would appreciate if you could alert your readers to the following situation at Rock Creek Park Horse Center: Many of you and your families have taken advantage of the Rock Creek Park Horse Center which has offered horseback riding lessons and (for a time) therapeutic riding programs under a concession from the National Park Service only public attention and pressure might save the Horse Center Please call Rock Creek Park Superintendent Brian Joyner at 202-895-6002 and urge him to require Guest Services to continue operating the Horse Center until its contract expires or until the Park Service can find an alternate arrangement for running the facility Please call the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (202-225-8050) and urge her to tell the National Park Service that it should require Guest Services to honor its contract to operate Rock Creek Park Horse Center through its expiration on December 31 as it will be difficult for the barn to continue or reconstitute operations once the horses have been sent elsewhere Thank you for your help to save this critical community resource.” Milestones in the city of Norman and OU's consideration of a landmark project to build a new arena and entertainment district in the University North Park area adjacent to Interstate 35 at Rock Creek Road Editor's note: This article was updated at 8:33 p.m to include a statement from OU economic… The first court hearing to determine the legitimacy of the petition to turn the University N… are calling on the public’s help for any information that could lead to the identification of human remains found in Rock Creek Regional Park The remains were initially discovered on March 1 by a hiker who came upon a human skull on park grounds, according to a Wednesday news release from the department investigators uncovered additional bones and various pieces of winter clothing that included a hat No identifications were found in the vicinity An analysis conducted by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner revealed the remains were of a Hispanic male who was approximately 5-foot Officials said the individual was in his late teens An official cause of death has not been determined Police released images of the clothing recovered from the scene urging residents who recognize the clothing as belonging to a missing person to contact the Montgomery County nonemergency number at 301-279-8000 Members of the public with any knowledge relating to the human remains are can also submit an anonymous tip via the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County’s P3 Tips website Information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward anywhere between $250 and $10,000 Get breaking news and daily headlines delivered to your email inbox by signing up here This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area Gaby comes to WTOP from Sputnik News where she spent the last eight years working her way up from social media manager to writer (7News) — A hiker discovered a human skull at Rock Creek Regional Park earlier this month according to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Police also discovered additional human bones when they went to the wooded area on March 1 MCPD said there was no identification found at the scene The remains and clothing were sent to a medical examiner's office where it was determined the items belonged to a Hispanic male in his late teens The cause of death is still being determined by the medical examiner Detectives with MCPD need the community’s help in identifying the remains Anyone with information that could assist in determining who the person is or may recognize the clothing is asked to call MCPD's non-emergency number at 301-279-8000 a group called “Save Connecticut Avenue” called on the National Park Service to scrap plans to end reversible lanes on Rock Creek Parkway in D.C “The study is totally outdated,” Save Connecticut Avenue President Lee Mayer said of an assessment the Park Service released last year in which NPS came out in favor of ending reversible lanes especially now that federal workers are being recalled back to the office.” Mayer said making traffic two-way at all times on Rock Creek Parkway would lead to a traffic mess on not just Connecticut Avenue and then people will route off to the side streets Reversible lanes have been in place on Rock Creek Parkway since 1937 all four lanes of traffic go southbound towards downtown Washington from 6:45 – 9:30 a.m All lanes go northbound from 3:45-6:30 p.m The area that is reversed runs about three miles between the National Mall area and near an exit for Calvert Street close to Connecticut Avenue READ| Head of ONSE set to testify about ex-deputy director's federal bribery charge The Park Service said about 7500 vehicles use Rock Creek Parkway each time the lanes are reversed and a total of about 50,000 vehicles use the parkway each weekday The National Park Service released a study in January 2024 in which it concluded that the lanes should no longer be reversed and traffic should run in both directions at all times Among the reasons NPS gave in the study for wanting to stop reversing the lanes: 7News asked an NPS spokesperson Tuesday if the study of Rock Creek Parkway needed to be redone now that commuting patterns have changed the National Park Service says there will be public hearings about Rock Creek Parkway plans this spring Contact: Autumn Cook There's something about the way seafood tastes when you're this close to the water At RockCreek's latest location in Kirkland nestled near the glimmering shores of Lake Washington a seasoned talent in Seattle's dining scene has built his reputation on showcasing sustainably sourced seafood with precision and reverence The original RockCreek in Fremont set a high bar This new outpost adjacent to Kirkland's Marina Park manages to build on its legacy—bringing both familiarity and fresh energy to the Eastside We stepped into Kirkland's RockCreek at golden hour and servers moved with that polished ease you only find in places that know exactly what they're doing The open kitchen churned out beautifully plated dishes and the soft evening light settled into every corner of the room The meal began with small plates that quietly set the tone for the evening and kissed with Old Bay—were simple but impossible to resist The heirloom tomatoes with burrata struck a beautiful balance with creamy burrata playing off pickled onions and a subtle drizzle of agrumato oil it was brightened by a hit of horseradish and served with crisp rye crackers for texture the grilled branzino was a lesson in simplicity done right its flavor elevated by herbs and a squeeze of grilled lemon The Chilean sea bass leaned more indulgent with its buttery texture complemented by caramelized shallots and a hint of sherry giving us time to take in the soft glow of the sunset through the windows RockCreek delivers everything you want from a great seafood house: fresh ingredients It's a welcome addition to Kirkland's dining scene and savor what the Pacific Northwest does best Learn more about Rock Creek Kirkland here. Written and photographed by Seattle Refined contributor Andrew Meade of Andrew Jacob Media services and/or accommodations in this story were provided without charge the opinions within are those of the author and the Seattle Refined editorial board Privacy policy 2025] — The U18 Boys and Girls National Championships are set to get underway this Thursday at Rock Creek Curling in Lafayette Twelve Girls teams and 12 Boys teams will compete to win this national championship for American curlers under the age of eighteen Regional playdowns are used to determine the field for this championship with each Recognized Regional Association receiving one Boys and one Girls berth while an additional berth for each gender is awarded to the region with the most entries the Minnesota Curling Association (MCA) received an additional berth in both the Boys and Girls division The Great Lakes Curling Association (GLCA) was also awarded one additional berth in the Boys division—the Midwest Curling Association did not have a Boys entry and the GLCA had the most Boys entries after Minnesota is integral to fueling both competitive aspirations and a love of the game among young curlers The event is supported by the Chris Moore Legacy Fund who was a Chair of the United States Curling Association and a longtime proponent of growing youth participation in the sport A new champion will be crowned in 2025, as the members of last year’s winning teams—Team Pekowitz and Team Hebert—have aged out of the competition “It’s always exciting to see the enthusiasm for the sport and the high level of play at this event,” noted USA Curling CEO Dean Gemmell “We are also grateful to Rock Creek Curling for hosting this championship for a third consecutive year and know they will provide another first-class experience for all competitors.” Information, including live scores and standings, can be found on the U18 National Championships page Official apparel sponsor of USA Curling and provider of competition uniforms to our National Teams 6 May 2025 10:22:41 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); People in the northeast neighborhoods of the city watched their thermometers climb to a high of 102°F as the day stretched on.1 This was unusual: August highs in DC are usually somewhere between 85 and 90°F.2 When temperatures reach the triple digits unrelenting sunlight radiates off of city surfaces and for people sensitive to high temperatures the urban oasis of Rock Creek Park reached its peak temperature of only 85°F.1 The park’s forests countered the worst of the heat keeping conditions cooler and safer for people in the area Parks like Rock Creek provide a place of refuge They help keep temperatures down in times of intense heat while also storing carbon and providing a place to de-stress from a fast-paced life But Rock Creek Park isn’t immune to the effects of climate change Rock Creek Park might not be able to give people the same refuge in the future we can help keep the park resilient for years to come We have a responsibility to care for this place—and if we work hard Climate change is caused by people’s greenhouse gas emissions we release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere Those gases stay in the air and act like a blanket that traps heat and the planet overheats—causing rising temperatures and abnormal weather patterns around the world DC is already feeling the impacts of climate change people are uniquely exposed to the pressures that climate change brings As climate change continues to reshape the world as we know it the pressures of life in DC will keep getting more intense Rock Creek Park provides a place of refuge from climate change and city life temperatures in the park can be much cooler than temperatures in the rest of the city—at times The colors on this map show the temperatures in different areas of the city at 3pm on August 28 2018.1 Rock Creek Park is particularly blue and cool and so are areas west of DC along the Potomac River And this wasn’t just true on that day in 2018 It represents a broader trend: when the city heats up Spending time in the park is good for your health—especially as climate change makes health challenges worse Extreme conditions from climate change can make diseases worse Spaces where people can connect with nature and get away from fast-paced city life are crucial they keep that carbon out of the atmosphere which prevents it from contributing to climate change trees and forests help us fight climate change Rock Creek Park is a carbon storage superstar Scientists estimate that the plants in the park store 100,000 tons of carbon you’d have to drive a gas-powered car to the sun and back—and then some.9 That’s a lot of carbon that the park keeps out of the atmosphere It makes a big difference in our fight against climate change Climate change weakens the park’s ecosystems and make it more vulnerable to damage the park can’t absorb the impacts of climate change as well as it could before Climate change’s impacts erode away the health of the forest future generations won’t be able to enjoy the same Rock Creek Park that we do today the climate at Rock Creek Park will become more hospitable to invasive species New species will move into the ecosystem and might take over using up space and resources that native species need That makes the ecosystem weaker and less resilient Heavy rainfall can sweep soil away from the forest floor and erode the banks of the creek or other buildings that people use in the park The ecosystems at Rock Creek Park will have to withstand extreme conditions and new pressures they’ll have to be as healthy and strong as possible—and that’s where we come in We’ve been working on keeping the ecosystem strong by following the guidance of our Forest Resiliency Plan The plan lays out how we can measure the health of the forest and protect it from changing climate conditions We keep track of how species and ecosystems in the park are doing That lets us understand how they’re being affected by shifting conditions Invasive species take up space that native species need and make it harder for them to survive native ecosystems will need to be as healthy as possible—so fighting invasive species is one way to help the ecosystem survive You have a role to play in keeping the forest strong We organize volunteer opportunities for people to restore ecosystems or help remove invasive plants within Rock Creek Park We also post signage and talk to visitors about how people can interact with the park in a way that keeps the forest healthy Everyone has a role to play in our response to climate change Is there a connection between those things and climate action we all need to reduce our carbon footprints And how can you make it easier for others to do it The following fishing report is from Grizzly Hackle Fly Shop: Our Rock Creek river fishing report comes to you straight from the river We are on the Rock Creek fly fishing daily during the season and know what’s happening Check back often for up-to-date Rock Creek fishing reports Rock Creek has fished really well this week nymphers and DFO folks are relishing in the nice spring weather on Rock Creek BWO’s are hatching and some fish are looking up Extended Bodies and P-Hazes in a size 16-18 will get those sippers to eat Pushing a skwala around in the afternoon (either on it’s own or with a dropper) will produce fish looking up If fish aren’t rising a double nymph rig will get you into fish Streamer fishing can get you into a big fish it’s not about numbers when you’re swinging for the fences Rock Creek is in great shape!  Look for BWO’s and March Brown’s to really get get going this week with nymphs and streamers doing the heavy lifting while spring flows and sunshine keep things interesting… The Montana Outdoor Radio Show is live Saturday Mornings from 6:06am to 8:00am Skip the flowers—take Mom fishing for free this Mother’s Day and reel in some memories instead The 100-fish limit was no match for Mack Days anglers on Flathead Lake as records tumbled and lines stayed tight in a crazy weekend of nonstop lake trout action… it can sometimes be less of a friendly forest reunion and more a heavyweight smackdown… From shoreline strikes to deep-water trolls rainbows and walleyes are keeping Canyon Ferry and Holter anglers reeling in the action—no matter your bait lack of food likely caused the mortality event… Think you’re fly fishing like a pro with that bobber it might be time to ditch the training wheels and rediscover the real art of nymphing—no plastic balls required Think state records are only for monster fish slowly)—from midge hatches to streamer pulls and dry fly eats They say that if you built a bridge in a desert Fly tying can be an enjoyable yet potentially costly way to enhance your fly fishing experience by allowing you to create your own flies instead of buying them No worries — both hours of last week’s Montana Outdoor Radio Show are ready for […] Our team of Montana correspondents has been out on the water this week Captain and Don Jamison of Park Grove hooked a couple of trophy walleyes in the dredge cuts Friday The 2025 Walleye Egg Collection is in the Books Rigger and the Captain Take a Deep Dive Into What it all Means For Montana’s Walleye Fishermen & Women… Montana FWP wants your voice in shaping the future of mule deer—join a local workshop to weigh in on the new statewide management plan and help steer the herd in the right direction We have a sneak peek into the latest amazing Montana Outdoor Podcast episode… America’s public lands are opening wider than ever for hunters and anglers with new spots and big opportunities… Bass season just kicked off—and let’s just say the opening weekend didn’t disappoint at the Echo Lake Big Sky Bass Bash… Hell Creek Marina is your year-round launchpad for all things Fort Peck and brand-new pizzas—Rock Creek Marina is back and ready to make you feel like family… A once-golden creek is being reshaped—not for fortune this time From deep water surprises to shoreline hotspots this week brought a little bit of everything at Fort Peck Snagging a river dinosaur might sound crazy to some it’s just another paddlefish season… Your chance to shape the future of hunting on the Flathead Reservation—share your thoughts on the 2025-2026 draft regulations… A Canada goose was confirmed infected in Gallatin County on February 26 It’s time to get your goose jerky on Donald Trump Jr.’s hunting trip in Italy just went from a wild adventure to a legal quagmire after he allegedly poached a rare duck—now Oklahoma’s public lands just got a little less public for outsiders with a heart full of grit and a camo golf cart for cover Fox Haas reminded us all why legends never hang up their calls… The Sierra County Sheriff’s Office in California reports residents are under siege from wolves posting graphic photos of a bloodied stoop where an elk was brought down just yards from a residence There have been 18 wolf attacks confirmed in 28 days released in Colorado in January after being translocated from British Columbia has made significant movements across the state covering more than 1,230 miles since translocation — an extraordinary display of the species’ natural roaming behavior IMPORTANT: The season dates for hound hunting season in the printed version of the 2025 Black Bear Regulations were incorrectly listed in the printed regulations A peaceful day of ice fishing shattered in an instant… When you need Dramamine to go ice fishing…… Some anglers are stuck dreaming of frozen lakes while others are packing their gear and chasing the last ice—where do you stand one last thrilling ice fishing adventure delivers big trout and bigger lessons—before the season slips away As Montana’s late-season ice thins and conditions become unpredictable anglers are urged to stay cautious—no fish is worth the risk the fishing has been excellent across Helena area waters Time for Your Refresher Course on How to Catch HUGE Kokanee Salmon in Holter & Hauser Reservoirs From Kit & Trevor Johnson of Kit’s Tackle Outfitters… Think again—Kit and Trevor are back to spill the secrets before the season heats up this week’s Montana Outdoor Podcast dives deep into the surprising fish behind Fort Peck’s trophy giants—don’t miss “Double Bacon Cheeseburger with Fins.” What do deep-water monsters and a double bacon cheeseburger have in common Tune in to the Montana Outdoor Podcast to find out… That “special” new scent your dog is rocking here’s one way to get rid of that… Tired of playing keep-away with your dog while you’re at hunting camp Learn the secret to achieving total recall—no chasing required When it comes to filleting a northern pike Armored in 30,000 quills and smelling like exotic cheese the porcupine is nature’s most misunderstood Yellowstone National Park recorded its first officially documented fatal grizzly bear attack has filed a lawsuit against the Triangle C Ranch near Dubois This smart and friendly elk has serious footwork when it comes to soccer © 2025 Montana Outdoor Radio Show All Rights Reserved RSS Feed Facebook Page YouTube Channel SoundCloud NewsBreak Profile Privacy Policy Rock Creek Tavern will be taking over the space that was most recently home to Mackie’s BBQ at 5500 Olney Laytonsville Rd At the moment we don’t have any additional information about the restaurant but signage recently went up in front of the property Mackie’s signage was recently removed after the we restaurant closed the location permanently on January 10th announced that the restaurant would be closing its Clarksburg and Olney locations effective immediately as the business focuses on growing its catering and online delivery business Mackie’s is continuing to operate out of its Gaithersburg location for catering and food delivery (available via delivery apps) the space has also previously been home to Umberto’s We will provide additional information on Rock Creek Tavern as soon as we have it The Rock Creek Fish Hatchery in December 2020 On Thursday in the state legislature’s senate committee on natural resources and wildfire a bill regarding the Rock Creek Hatchery in Idleyld Park passed unanimously on its way to joint ways and means for potential funding It was a much different bill than was initially proposed but Thursday’s testimony suggested a likelihood that the fish hatchery at the outset of the 2025 legislative session Its initial language directed the state Fish and Wildlife Commission to hatch Summer Steelhead at Rock Creek for release into the North Umpqua River using an appropriation of $2 million from the general fund Thursday’s bill had been altered by “dash two” amendment and directs the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) to study impacts of temperature and predation on certain species associated with the hatchery and the rearing of Spring Chinook Salmon at the hatchery The appropriation was reduced to $1.4 million Brock Smith said the initial bill was presented in response to ODFW’s proposal to cut funding for the Rock Creek Hatchery he and representatives Boice and Osborne drafted the original bill to keep the hatchery operational and bring back Summer Steelhead fishing that was eliminated by the ODFW commission “the reversal of the commission’s decision brought extreme opposition to the bill so the -2 amendment reflects the stakeholder conversations and the plan laid out by the department in the recent town hall on the Rock Creek Hatchery.” Summer Steelhead is not one of the species listed in the amended bill The ODFW town hall took place March 11 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds while the bill’s amendment was filed March 19 Osborne each testified about the destruction of the hatchery by the Archie Creek Fire which left one hatchery building standing from which to continue minimal operations Brock Smith told the committee that ODFW is receiving $17 million from insurance based on the fire damage This funding is designated for rebuilding infrastructure while the $1.4 million in this bill is for operations chief executive officer of the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians also appeared in person before the committee and offered testimony in support of the bill Rondeau confirmed the tribe’s interagency cooperation with the hatchery and said the amended bill would also benefit the South Umpqua River testified that his department was neutral on the bill but he provided information for the committee such as confirming the $17 million insurance settlement for infrastructure at the Rock Creek Hatchery plus the possibility of additional funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Clements was recalled to the dais later in the hearing and was asked whether the insurance settlement was restricted to building Clements told the committee that any non-infrastructure expenditures exceeding $10,000 from the insurance settlement would require legislative approval Offering testimony in opposition to the bill were David Moskowitz executive director of The Conservation Angler legislative and policy director of the Native Fish Society each of whom described advantages of investing in wild fish management as opposed to hatching The Native Fish Society posted a report to the legislative record describing the inefficiency of the Rock Creek Hatchery prior to its destruction Prior to the committee’s unanimous support of the amendment told proponents the bill would still have to compete for its funding in the Joint Committee on Ways and Mean The additional members of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Wildfire are Jeff Golden Patrick Moore is a reporter for The News-Review IDLEYLD PARK — More than two years ago the Rock Creek Fish Hatchery east of Glide was destroyed as the Archie Creek Fire burned its way down t… Email notifications are only sent once a day Read the e-Edition here Please disable 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