BURN BAN AT CAMPS AND PROPERTIES EFFECTIVE 4-28-11 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Burn Ban Policy:
Absolutely no ground fires or cooking fires fueled by charcoal, wood or any other solid fuels are allowed at all council camping properties until further notice. This ban applies to all such fires, including those inside fire rings or in above-ground barbecue grills. Cooking is only allowed in containers on stoves, preferably compressed gas stoves. (Example Coleman stoves)

References for more information:
Guide to Safe Scouting & Boy Scout Fieldbook

Background:
Capitol Area Council Health and Safety Committee based this decision on the information available and actions of LCRA, Texas Forest Service, and Travis County Parks Department implemented on 4-25-2011. Capitol Area Council (CAC) imposes ground fire bans on its properties by following county burn ban decisions. CAC is following the stepped-up restrictions enacted by LCRA & many State and Local municipalities due to the danger posed by dry conditions in our area.

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May 6, 2011