HomeMy WebLinkAbout5-1-2020 - Public Comment - J. Gage - East Gallatin Recreation Area Illegal CampingFrom:Josh Gage
To:Agenda; BOHPublicComment@gallatin.mt.gov
Subject:East Gallatin Rec Area Camping
Date:Friday, May 1, 2020 10:05:12 AM
Hello Bozeman City Commission,
For several years the forested areas in the East Gallatin Recreation Area have been used for
illegal camping. It appears that many of these campers are long-term residents of the park. Thewoods are full of trash and worst of all, in many places human waste. My family and I like to
explore the woods and the creek and I feel this presents a significant public health hazard.
I've reached out to the police and sheriff departments over the years and they informed methere's not much that can be done. I'd suggest that instead of ignoring the problem one of two
things happens.
1) Camping is prohibited and daily sweeps keep the area clean and enforced2) A designated camping location is created in the park with proper trash and porta-potty
facilities
This is one of the greatest natural areas in the city and I think we could do a better job keepingit clean and safe for everyone.
Sincerely,
Josh Gage
615 North Bozeman Avenue