Army Corps of Engineers presents report for public feedback

By Marcy Axness, TME

Bruce James of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) soldiered through an arsenal of Powerpoint slides Wednesday, Aug. 21, explaining a proposed munitions clean-up plan for the Dry Canyon and Dome Spring areas in the Los Padres National Forest.

A room of about 20 4×4 enthusiasts listened politely, but with obvious skepticism.
James’ slide listing munitions waste found in preliminary investigations included six pieces of unexploded ordnance: four 105mm MKI high explosives and two 37mm MKII low explosives.

None of the unexploded ordnance was…(please see below to view full stories and photographs)

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Left: David Johnson, general manager of Dawson, the company contracted to do the work, explained details of the munitions clean-up plan. A stenographer (right) transcribed the proceedings. Below: Concern about closing the area was strong.

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