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By RYAN CARTER ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST -- The California Department of Fish and Game released on Friday specific allegations of violations by the Wildlife Waystation.
"We've spelled it out in written form,"
said Department of Fish and Game spokesman Steve Martarano.
He said the charges were sent to waystation founder Martine Colette and other waystation officials a week after inspectors ordered the facility to stop receiving animals and giving tours.
"What we hope now is that we can get on with having a meaningful dialogue, Martarano said.
The charges revolve around five creeks, or drainage areas, which flow from the waystation: Poison Oak Wash, Horse Canyon Creek, Buck Creek, Old Supply Creek and Cat Creek.
They are:
* Placing garbage and abandoned vehicles within 150 feet of waters of the state.
* Oil seeping from abandoned vehicles, which could enter state waters if it rains.
* A creek bed being made into a horse corral, removing riparian vegetation, and resulting in a loss of habitat.
* Manure and debris deposits into tributaries.
* Obstructed water flows.
* Feces and urine along with disinfectant in the streams.
* Failure to comply with erosion-control measures.
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