Guidelines
for Walking In a Riverbed
-
Only
access and leave site via designated area
-
Do
not collect plants, animals or their remains
-
Do
not harm or harass wildlife
-
Do
not walk in areas where water is present
-
Do
not walk in flagged or fenced-off areas
-
Wear
suitable footwear (NO OPEN-TOED SHOES OR SANDALS)
-
No
pets
-
Use
only designated facilities
-
No
smoking
-
No
bicycles or off-road vehicles
-
Step
on top of logs and rocks, never over them
-
If
someone is injured, stay calm and remain with them until
help arrives
This area provides habitat for many wildlife species. Many
of which are
threatened, endangered, or otherwise sensitive. It is important
to remember
while working in the riverbed that there is a possibility of
encountering
wildlife. Some of these encounters can be quite unexpected
and startling not
only to you but to the animal.
If you should encounter wildlife:
IF YOU SHOULD ENCOUNTER A RATTLESNAKE:
-
Stay
calm
-
Stop
walking
-
Determine
snakes location
-
Slowly
move away and give it room to also move away
-
If
bitten, STAY CALM, try not to move and call for help
|
|
