Announcements
Vandalism on Bridge 4
We are very sad to report an act of vandalism to Bridge 4 in the form of painted graffiti. This bridge is on both the State and National Registers of Historic places.
This bridge is over 100 years old and the cost, in terms of volunteer time and funds we receive in the form of donations to repair this, are not easily determined given the age of the bridge and its location in a wildlife area. It is feared that the paint removal from the steel structure itself will be very costly.
The vandalism was discovered on Sept 2nd and probably occurred shortly before this time. If anyone has any information as to the individual who has done this, please contact:
Ruth Scholze, Friends of Mcgilvray Road
608-797-9391 rscholze73@gmail.com
The DNR also has a reporting hotline that may be used if you have information on this crime. https://dnr.wi.gov/Contact/hotline.html
This bridge is over 100 years old and the cost, in terms of volunteer time and funds we receive in the form of donations to repair this, are not easily determined given the age of the bridge and its location in a wildlife area. It is feared that the paint removal from the steel structure itself will be very costly.
The vandalism was discovered on Sept 2nd and probably occurred shortly before this time. If anyone has any information as to the individual who has done this, please contact:
Ruth Scholze, Friends of Mcgilvray Road
608-797-9391 rscholze73@gmail.com
The DNR also has a reporting hotline that may be used if you have information on this crime. https://dnr.wi.gov/Contact/hotline.html
ATTENTION 5/10/19
Due to washouts caused by recent flooding recent high water on the trail and subsequent safety concerns, the DNR does not advise travel past the washout between Bridge 3 and Bridge 4.
Due to washouts caused by recent flooding recent high water on the trail and subsequent safety concerns, the DNR does not advise travel past the washout between Bridge 3 and Bridge 4.
Report from Pat Caffrey Sunday April 28
I walked the length of McGilvray Road today, using hip boots. Overall, the flood damage is very comparable to 2016. While the gauge at Galesville showed the crest about a week ago was just a few hundredths of a foot below the Sept. 2016 level (#5 all time), I think the water levels on McGilvray Road were a little higher than in 2016, because the Mississippi was so high at the same time the Black River crested this year. There are some washouts on relatively high areas between 5 & 6 that were not affected in 2016. There is a lot of flood debris on the beams under bridge 4, but it appears the water did not go over the deck like it did in 2010 (all time record flood). The washouts from 2017 that were not regraded last year are a little worse now, but there really isn't any damage much more than there was in 2016.
It is possible to hike past Bridge 3 with dry feet, and Bridge 4 is accessible with knee boots, but hip boots are needed to get to Bridge 5. Lots of spring beauty in bloom.
I walked the length of McGilvray Road today, using hip boots. Overall, the flood damage is very comparable to 2016. While the gauge at Galesville showed the crest about a week ago was just a few hundredths of a foot below the Sept. 2016 level (#5 all time), I think the water levels on McGilvray Road were a little higher than in 2016, because the Mississippi was so high at the same time the Black River crested this year. There are some washouts on relatively high areas between 5 & 6 that were not affected in 2016. There is a lot of flood debris on the beams under bridge 4, but it appears the water did not go over the deck like it did in 2010 (all time record flood). The washouts from 2017 that were not regraded last year are a little worse now, but there really isn't any damage much more than there was in 2016.
It is possible to hike past Bridge 3 with dry feet, and Bridge 4 is accessible with knee boots, but hip boots are needed to get to Bridge 5. Lots of spring beauty in bloom.
Pat Caffrey wins Conservation Award
Congratulations go out to Pat Caffrey who is the recipient of the Wisconsin 2018 Conservationist of the Year Award. Over the years Pat has been involved in MANY organizations that exist for the betterment of communities and of the environment. As one of these organizations, The Friends of McGilvray Road is extremely grateful for all the time and effort he has contributed to our mission.
Way to Go Pat!
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Way to Go Pat!
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