Drain the swamp, and the Hill

[msimerson]

There is a big need to solve the water problem below the tow hut down towards the swamp. I have marked it with tape. They could dig swales to redirect the water along the tapes. Also we could have them put in a pipe on the walking road to the lodge that melts out. I could mark that for them. Dirt could be hauled away by 4x4 driven by one of the youth—placed on the xc trails. -- Dave C.

It would be good if we could extend this project to include a better drainage scheme for Kirkwood and the Lower Lane. -- Dan N.
It would be neat if we could find somebody with surveying experience/equipment to shoot in some elevations so we could get the job without any major mistakes re the drainage direction and depth required. -- Norm V
So 3 or 4 of us come up for a day, scope out the situation, maybe even put 6 or 8 flags indicating a proposed route. Then the surveying could tell us how deep to dig at the various points and we could proceed with the actual work. -- Norm
Regarding water drainage on the hill and swamp, Greg Tudor has scoped it out last summer. He has experience in this field. I'd like for him to provide input and guidance. -- Jim F

Our water problem below the ski slope will require draining water from at least two areas. There is the ditch that drains down from the lower ski slope (culvert marks the location) and another wet spot over by the tow hut, somewhat near the power pole. There may also be a third spot. The ditch may need to go all of the way down to the running stream. -- Phil C

Potential Ideas

• bring in 20 truckloads of 4-8" rock, spread it over the lower road, then cover that with 2" minus to create a "gravel road" with adequate drainage under it. -- Matt S