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Lynch
Erosion -
Sept 16, 2011
MNC
is deeply concerned about the current state
of the iconic Mike
Lynch Overlook on Mt Nittany. Due to
increasing number of hikers, along with
our wet weather this year, the soil at the
Overlook is becoming increasingly eroded.
You
can help support our efforts to stabilize
the Overlook by becoming a Friend
of the Mountain. You can also attend
our second annual Mount Nittany Night to
be held Friday, September 30, from 6 to
8 p.m. To learn more and make your reservation,
go here.
Or just download the Mount
Nittany Night Reservation Form.
Evidence
of the erosion can be seen in the below
photos. While the Conservancy and volunteer
groups have worked to place water bars (logs
that cut across the overlook to re-direct
water), more actions are needed. In order
to make this happen, we do need your support!
As
you approach the Lynch Overlook
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Looking
down at Lynch from first water bar (notice
the erosion around the tree roots)
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Wide
swath of use on the right side of descent
to Lynch Overlook
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Evidence
of erosion as seen from right side of Lynch
Overlook
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View
of the Lynch Overlook from the left side
of the descent
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Looking
back up at the right side of descent
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Looking
back up at the left side of descent
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