How you, our riders help us!

Hey guys and gals,

If you have ever wondered just how much we listen to you, get a load of this!
The HMT Rangers have initiated an investigation into an illegal dump thanks to keen eyed riders bringing it to their attention!
There are many different ways our riders help us. From telling folks what a great vacation destination the trails are to reporting things to us that may not be all right.
During a recent ride, one HMT enthusiast had spotted an illegal dump and looked into it before contacting the HMRRA Rangers.
“A trail rider had come across this mess and reported it to me around Dec. 1,” said Hatfield-McCoy Ranger Jeremy Collins. "I went up and located the spot where he said it was and poked into it and found some mail, a bill with an address on it.”
Ranger Collins also took pictures of the illegal dump which was located in the Peach Creek area, for further evidence. An arrest warrant was obtained for the primary suspect.
Following a further investigation the suspect was located a few days later and taken to Magistrate Court on litter charges.
“They are going to have a court hearing on it later,” Collins said, adding that the Hatfield-McCoy Rangers are still investigating the incident.
Hatfield-McCoy Deputy Director John Fekete said the Rangers are investigating the matter seriously and that it was further proof that litter on the trails will not be tolerated. Fekete said the Authority was thankful to the trail rider who notified the Rangers about the incident and to the officers who worked on the case.
“Litter is a serious problem in our area, and we have to take it seriously,” Fekete noted saying that illegal dumps and pollution could hurt the local economy if tourists get the wrong impression of southern West Virginia.
Just goes to show you that when our riders talk, WE LISTEN!