During the Comstock Lode stamp mills dotted the landscape along the Carson River east of Carson City. Ore from nearby mines were brought to the stamp mills to be processed and have the gold and silver removed from the rock before it was sent off to San Francisco.
One of these mills, the Blue Canyon Mill located in the Carson River Canyon, is long gone but remnants of the foundation are still visible. Despite bullet-riddled signs that designate the area as a “No Shooting” zone, there is evidence of target shooting along with illegal dumping. The Trash Mob will clean up the area removing garbage from the historical site as well as the nearby Carson River.
Meet at the dirt parking lot along Deer Run Rd at 8:00 am and we’ll carpool in to the site which about a mile down the gravel road. The road gets rocky as you approach the site, so vehicles with ground clearance are recommended beyond the parking area. Trash bags, work gloves, and trash pickers will be provided.
Who: Everyone is invited to attend
What: Trash Mob, a one hour concentrated effort to remove trash
When: Saturday, June 25th, 8-9 am
Where: Meet at the dirt parking lot on the east side of Deer Run Rd where it crosses the Carson River (click here for map)
Why: A landmark of historical significance desperately needs to be cleaned up
If you have any questions, email Randy Gaa at randygaa@musclepowered.org