[at-l] cistern at Fullhardt Knob Shelter

[johno@mail.monmouth.com (John O)]

If you agree & have the time a letter sent to Pat Egan at <pegan@fs.fed.us>
could assist in keeping this water source for hikers for years to come.
Thanks
John O 

>X-Sender: metayer@infi.net
>Date: Thu, 07 Feb 2002 19:41:02 +0500
>From: "Lucien Metayer" <metayer@infi.net>
>Subject: RATC:Fullhardt Knob cistern

>
>We need your input on the cistern at Fullhardt Knob Shelter. RATC is split
>on the on the future of the cistern. One group wants to close the last
>cistern on the AT. This would leave Fullhardt Knob Shelter a dry shelter.
>The other group wants to save the cistern and willing to do work to keep
>the cistern on good working order. I am a part of that group.
>
>The cistern has been cleaned and repaired by a group of RATC members with
>the help of the Glenwood Forest Serice District. All we need is some rain
>and test the water.
>
>There is going to be a meeting at 5:30 PM, Monday, February 11 at the
>Roanoke Forest Service Office on Valleypointe on the Fullhardt Knob
>cistern. There will be members from RATC board, ATC and Forest Service.
>
>WE need your input on the Fullhardt Kbob cistern. Send your emails to Pat
>Egan of the Forest Service at
>
>pegan@fs.fed.us.
>
>One of our members has composed a email that you all and use to send to
>Pat Egan or compose one of your own.
>
>With your support we can save the Fullhardt Knob cistern.
>
>Save Fullhardt Knob Cistern Committee,
>Lucien Metayer
>Luarie and Leonard Adkins
>David Cheslow
>Bob Peckman
>
>
>Dear Pat Egan,
>
>As hikers and frequent users of the Appalachian Trail, we hope that you
>will take in the following considerations in regard to the Fullhardt Knob
>Shelter cistern:
>
>First, and foremost, Appalachian Trail hikers through the years have come
>to expect a water source close to shelters, and the cistern provides the
>only water anywhere near Fullhardt Knob. It would create an
>inconvenience--and a burden--if the cistern was not there. In addition,
>hikers have become accustomed to treating water sources in recent years
>and, if a signed were posted as it should be, they would treat the cistern
>water.
>
>Secondly, the Fullhardt Knob Shelter cistern is the very last one of what
>used to be a string of cisterns along the trailís full length. We feel
>very strongly that this makes it a unique cultural and historical asset
>that should not be lost, and certainly worth preserving if at all possible.
>
>Finally, we recognize the implementation of stricter regulations
>concerning backcountry water sources in the past few years. However, we
>believe that if the cistern is maintained and cared for properly that it
>can meet those regulations. Therefore, we will make arrangements for
>volunteers to visit the shelter and cistern on a periodic basis to be see
>if it is functioning properly. A sample would be tested to see if it still
>meets standards. This, of course, would not preclude posting a sign that
>the water should be treated before using.
>
>We thank you for your time and consideration of this matter and hope that
>the Fullhardt Knob Shelter cistern can be preserved in working order.
>
>Happy trails,
>
>Your Name
>
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