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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>From:</span></b><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'> Uzes, Dionne - FS, CA <dionne.uzes@usda.gov> <br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, October 1, 2025 11:35 AM<br><b>To:</b> Lucido, Jack - FS, CA <jack.lucido@usda.gov>; Goodwin, Karl - FS, CA <karl.goodwin@usda.gov>; Bell, Dustin - FS, CA <dustin.bell@usda.gov>; adam royalelkparkmanagement.com <adam@royalelkparkmanagement.com><br><b>Subject:</b> Wrights Lake Recreation Improvement Project – Fall Implementation Update<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hello,<o:p></o:p></p><p>I wanted to inform you that the Wrights Lake Recreation Improvement Project is scheduled to begin implementation this fall. The contract is being awarded this week, and the contractor anticipates starting work within the next two weeks. Work will continue until snowfall halts progress, with plans to resume in the spring.<o:p></o:p></p><p>I will share a detailed timeline outlining when and where work will begin as soon as it’s available. The contractor is aiming to complete the bulk of the improvements during periods of low visitation to minimize disruption—specifically avoiding peak months like July and August.<o:p></o:p></p><p>Weather permitting, road maintenance may begin this season on the route leading to the Twin Lakes Trailhead. Portions of this work will include repaving and asphalt installation. During repaving, vehicle access to cabins 42–73 will be temporarily restricted. While every effort will be made to reduce inconvenience, the narrow roadways make it impossible to maintain access during active paving operations.<o:p></o:p></p><p>Thank you for your understanding and support as we move forward with these important improvements. Reach out to Jack or I if you have any questions. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>These are the main actions planned in the contract:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=608 style='width:456.0pt;border-collapse:collapse'><tr style='height:14.5pt'><td width=608 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:456.0pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:14.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Hazard tree removal around roads and parking areas<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr style='height:43.5pt'><td width=608 valign=top style='width:456.0pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:43.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Road maintenance and repaving portions of Road 4 (road to Twin Lakes Trailhead starting after Meadow Loop), including placing boulders along road to discourage parking. Installation of speed bumps. <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr style='height:14.5pt'><td width=608 valign=bottom style='width:456.0pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:14.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Modify existing parking lot handicap accessibility spaces at Rockbound and Twin Lakes Trailhead<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr style='height:14.5pt'><td width=608 style='width:456.0pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:14.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Installation of restroom at the overflow parking lot<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr style='height:14.5pt'><td width=608 valign=bottom style='width:456.0pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:14.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Bathroom repairs (roof repair or painting)<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr style='height:14.5pt'><td width=608 valign=bottom style='width:456.0pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:14.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Replace water spigots with new design and apron <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr style='height:14.5pt'><td width=608 valign=bottom style='width:456.0pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:14.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Install new trailhead navigation poles with mileages <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr style='height:14.5pt'><td width=608 style='width:456.0pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:14.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Trail signs and posts for trails surrounding the lake<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr style='height:14.5pt'><td width=608 style='width:456.0pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:14.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Reroute a connector trail from overflow parking to bridge<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr style='height:29.0pt'><td width=608 valign=bottom style='width:456.0pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:29.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Create pedestrian trail crossing (reflective paint) near bridge at dam and connect to overflow parking.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr style='height:14.5pt'><td width=608 style='width:456.0pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:14.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Installation of fee stations at overflow parking, Twin Lakes Trailhead, and Rockbound Trailhead<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr style='height:14.5pt'><td width=608 style='width:456.0pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:14.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Install signage as needed for trails, handicapped parking.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr style='height:14.5pt'><td width=608 valign=bottom style='width:456.0pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:14.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Regrade TH at Rockbound for mobility impaired compliance <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr style='height:14.5pt'><td width=608 valign=bottom style='width:456.0pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:14.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Trail work at walk-in campsites (Restoring water connectivity to meadow)<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr style='height:29.0pt'><td width=608 valign=bottom style='width:456.0pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:29.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Install 3 picnic tables at Twin Lakes Trailhead. Will require shrub removal and earth leveling in center area of parking lot. <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr style='height:29.0pt'><td width=608 style='width:456.0pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:29.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Replace benches at Twin and Rockbound Trailhead.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=3 cellpadding=0 width=364 style='width:273.3pt;background:white'><tr><td width=0 valign=top style='width:.3pt;padding:1.5pt 1.5pt 1.5pt 1.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><img width=69 height=65 style='width:.7208in;height:.6791in' id="Picture_x0020_5" src="cid:image001.png@01DC31F4.8504FC70" alt="Forest Service Shield"></span><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width=0 valign=top style='width:.3pt;padding:1.5pt 1.5pt 1.5pt 1.5pt'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=281 style='width:211.05pt'><tr><td width=0 valign=top style='width:.3pt;padding:1.5pt 1.5pt 1.5pt 1.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Dionne Uzes<br>District Ranger<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td></tr><tr><td width=0 valign=top style='width:.3pt;padding:1.5pt 1.5pt 1.5pt 1.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Forest Service<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#28742E;mso-ligatures:none'>Eldorado National Forest<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#28742E;mso-ligatures:none'>Pacific Ranger District<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td></tr><tr><td width=0 valign=top style='width:.3pt;padding:1.5pt 1.5pt 1.5pt 1.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>p: 530-647-5410<br>c: 760-549-9066<br></span></b><a href="mailto:dionne.uzes@usda.gov"><b><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#336633;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none'>dionne.uzes@usda.gov</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td></tr><tr><td width=0 valign=top style='width:.3pt;padding:1.5pt 1.5pt 1.5pt 1.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>7887 Highway 50<br>Pollock Pines, CA 95726<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><br><br><br><br>This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. 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