Publicized
as one of the Forest Lands Beautification Program's Dirty Dozen
dumpsites, several trashed pull off areas dotted the drive along
Route 403 from Indiana County, East Wheatfield Twp into Cambria
County, West Tayler Township. The cleanup on November 6th was
a second attempt to finish the work that began in May 2004.
PA CleanWays of
Cambria County and PA CleanWays of Indiana County partnered
with DCNR to organize volunteers from The Environmental Awareness
Club of the University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown and Pi Lambda
Phi fraternity, Indiana University of Pennsylvania. A total
of 15 volunteers worked a combined 52.5 hours to remove over
a ton of household trash and construction debris along the highway.
Contracted services
were provided by Port-A-John of Blairsville (sanitation facility).
Donated services were provided by Laurel Highlands Landfill,
of Johnstown, Alternative Demolition of Northern Cambria (hauling),
and Armagh Subway.
DCNR encourages
residents with recycling or proper disposal questions to contact
the Cambria County Recycling Coordinator at (814) 472-2109 or
the Indiana County Recycling Coordinator at (724) 479-0444.
Gallitzin State Forest Cleanup Team
Gallitzin State Forest Personnel
Alternative Demolition
Armagh Subway
Laurel Highlands Landfill of
Johnstown
PA CleanWays of Cambria County
PA CleanWays of Indiana County
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The
Gallitzin
State Forest consists of two separate areas in Northern
Bedford, Cambria, Indiana, and Northern Somerset counties,
comprising 15,336 acres.
The
Babcock Division in Northern Somerset County is the largest
tract and includes the scenic Babcock State Forest Picnic
Area along Route 56, four miles east of Windber. The Clear
Shade Wild Area and the John P. Saylor Trail also provide
recreational opportunities. The Charles F. Lewis Natural Area
is located at the western end of the Rager Mountain Division
near Cramer in Indiana County. This 384-acre unique scenic
area includes the two-mile Clark Run Trail, which winds through
the Clark Run Gorge with its numerous small waterfalls and
interesting geologic features. The
lands are open to hunting, fishing, and general recreation.
Learn
about other
illegal dump sites in state forests and parks.
This page last updated January 17, 2005.
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