Redwood National And State Parks Seeking Info About Illegal Trash Dumping
The following is courtesy of the National Park Service’s Redwood National and State Parks:
News Release Date: August 21, 2025
Contact: 707-465-7455
Crescent City, CA – On Saturday, the 16th of August, an illegal garbage dump was discovered at Walker Road in the Jedediah Smith portion of Redwood National and State Parks. The refuse was found to contain materials removed from an apparent roofing project on a building of light green or seafoam color. The trash contained shingles, tar paper, old OSB board, siding and metal mesh and gutter trim. The dumpsite was located uphill near the Smith River. All of these materials contain chemicals dangerous to wildlife and flora within the local ecosystem.
Redwood National and State Parks requests public assistance with this issue by providing any information on possible suspects or links to possible sites where the materials originated from. If anyone has knowledge about possible suspects or where the materials may have come from, they are encouraged to call Ranger McKisson at 707-465-7455 or leave a tip anonymously at 707-465-7353.
Redwood National and State Parks share in the perpetual stewardship of ancientcoast redwood forests, waterways, and coastline on the homeland of Yurok, Chilula,and Tolowa peoples; for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of everyone; with a commitment to restoration of damaged landscapes.
