On
October 18, 2003, trash was removed from an area along Sleepy Hollow
Trail, in the northern quadrant of Black Moshannon State Park, in Centre
County, Rush Township. Trash found along the park boundary trail included
tires, construction debris, glass bottles and cans, affecting the area
both aesthetically and environmentally.
Seven
volunteers donated a total of 21 hours to the project, removing 1.55
tons of trash. In addition to local residents, volunteers were comprised
of the Black Moshannon Snowmobile Club and PA CleanWays of Blair County.
Hauling services were
provided by John Glenn Sanitation of Philipsburg, disposal provided by
Centre County Solid Waste Authority of Bellefonte, and the Black Moshannon
Country Store in Philipsburg provided discounted volunteer lunches.
Sleepy
Hollow Trail runs through an area where trees killed by years of gypsy
moth defoliation had been harvested in 1984. New growth provides good
food and cover for turkey, deer and songbirds. With the trash removed,
the area has been returned to its natural state.
To ensure proper disposal
of waste, DCNR encourages residents of Centre County to contact their
Recycling Coordinator at (814) 238-6649.
Black Moshannon State Park Cleanup Team
Black Moshannon County Store
Black Moshannon Snowmobile Club
Centre County Solid Waste Authority
John Glenn Sanitation
Local Residents
PA CleanWays of Blair County
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Perched
on the top of the Allegheny Plateau, Black
Moshannon State Park features the Black Moshannon Bog Natural Area.
Trails and a boardwalk help people explore the birds and plants of the
bog and surrounding forests.
Black
Moshannon State Park covers 3,394 acres of forests and wetlands that
provide recreational opportunities for thousands of visitors. The park
conserves unique, natural environments and is in Centre County on PA
Route 504, nine miles east of Philipsburg. More than 43,000 acres of
the Moshannon State Forest surround the park and help create a remote
and wild setting.
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about other
illegal dump sites in state forests and parks.
This
page last updated November 7, 2003.
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