Spring River

Spring River from headwaters to mouth on the North Umpqua is a mile and a quarter long. Originationating at over 3000 ft near Lemolo Lake - part of the north Umpqua Hydroelectric Project, this pristine river may be the shortest River in North America. Dr. Lenny went hiking yesterday and took a few photos - Headwaters, up river and down river from destination lunchspot and a lichen (16X) growing on a pine cone (lodgepole).

Also ran into a fire crew doing thinning work aside the road - this area is very overdense and the work creates fire breaks - places that are wide enough to separate tree crowns and lessen the chance of fire crossing the line. Was impressed thatthe crews weren't out fighting fires - that means that the season is not too bad here - knock on wood.