Subject: Lummi Flats
Date: Feb 27 12:35:34 2001
From: WAYNE WEBER - contopus at home.com


Tweeters,

Contrary to Jack's statement, the boundaries of the Lummi Reservation,
and all other Indian Reservations in Washington, are quite clearly
marked on my copy of the DeLorme Atlas.

In any case, Jack's warning to always be aware of Indian Reservation
boundaries, and to conduct oneself appropriately when within those
boundaries-- including not wandering away from roads without
permission-- is good advice!

Wayne Weber
Kamloops, BC
contopus at home.com



----- Original Message -----
From: Jack & Linda Kintner <kintner at nas.com>
To: <tweeters at u.washington.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2001 7:48 AM
Subject: Lummi Flats


>
> A word about driving to the dike on Lummi Flats near Bellingham: I
should have added that this is a very sensitive area. All the land
west of the Nooksack River and south of Slater Road is part of the
Lummi Reservation, and access can be and has been restricted, which
they, of course, have the right to do. It's not a place for tour buses
or large groups.
>
> One of DeLorme's failings is that reservation land is not marked, so
you can be trespassing and not know it. I always check a local phone
book when not familiar with an area in which I am birding. They're
available everywhere and have good local maps that show restricted
land.
>
>
> Jack Kintner
> kintner at nas.com
> Blaine, WA
>