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[@CaseyLaDelle]

As someone who has actually spent time out in this area, and helped quite a few people out of this area, I see 5 different groups of people out here, with 5 different problems, that need to be handled in 4 very different ways. There are good people who despite being down on their luck, are really trying and just need a helping hand. These people absolutely deserve to be helped and are left very much alone out here as far as enforcement, because they keep their areas clean, organized, and never cause any trouble. I want to help these people. There two types of drug addicts out there. The type that need help and treatment for their addiction, and there needs to be more affordable programs for those people. But unfortunately there are also the type of drug addict that are absolutely CHOOSING to live the way they are and no amount of treatment or handout will solve their problem. “Helping” out that type is only enabling to keep living the life that they are CHOOSING to live. Another category is the people with mental illness, and that goes right back to needing more programs to help those people and support them in living a more normal life. The final group is the criminals who are using this mostly unregulated land to continue their criminal activity, and take advantage of the other groups of people out here. These people absolutely need the hammer dropped on them with no mercy and need to be locked up and charged for all of their crimes with no leniency. This area of the woods is 1.6 million acres of National Forest Service land that is a 10 minute walk from a town of over 100k people. That makes it very easy for all of these types of people to take advantage of all the resources that a good sized city has to offer, in both the good ways and the bad ways, and then head back out into the woods where regulation and enforcement is incredibly difficult, if not impossible. That is why this area has such a huge problem with all of these very different issues that are thrown under the single umbrella of, “homeless”. I don’t know what the final solution is, but recognizing the very different problems that are out here, and looking for very different solutions for all of them is one hell of a start, and continuing to lump them all into one “problem” and looking for one solution is a sure fire way to make sure this situation never changes.

[@eriknippak5659]

Of the 5 groups, taking 100 people, how would you bucket / estimate those 100 into the 5 groups? 20-20-20-20-20? 80-5-5-5-5? Then you can triage resources on the group that is most destructive of the environment.

[@fugelkusch3722]

You can find all of the five groups in a single person ... And that's where the problem begins...

[@thenorseman2804]

I appreciated your intro, you're clearly an empathetic man with your head in the right place. You and the rest of the gang have my respect.

[@cheesecurd100s]

I dont think it's fair to lump all "crimes" into one group either. A lot of "crimes" are out of desperation, driving without tabs or a license, not paying taxes, getting proper permits, etc. I agree on locking up violent offenders, but think there needs to be more leaniancy when it comes to helping people get out of a hole. Rent and everything has gotten exponentially more expensive these days.

[@tvann]

Keep up the good work!!!

[@lonniet.2816]

Thank you to all the people involved in keeping our forests clean!!

[@Vanlifecrisis]

I worked in the sierra forest as a subcontractor for pge and usfs. The only thing that even made a dent in the trash was opening up our dumpsters to anyone, and putting signs directing them to where to find them. It cost us money, and it chafed my boss to let just anyone use them (they should be packing out!), but once i convinced him that its better to let them dump their own trash then make me dump it for them (after picking it up), we saw a lot less trash on the ground. It was also cheaper in the long run then paying people to clean it up.

[@cheesecurd100s]

Have a similar issue in my own neighborhood. I'd rather people put stuff in my dumpster than dumping it on my road or driveway

[@andrewostrelczuk406]

So what you are saying is that my Idea of dumpsters would actually work! And letting everyone use them would benefit all! So my idea is not so Original! But your testimony shows that it seems to have worked!!!😊

[@sephw9246]

One problem with leaving dumpsters in the area is the sheer volume of trash. We filled dozens of loads into dump trailers and multiple dumpsters. The area is also a dumping site for shady local contractors dumping construction debris. If we out out dumpsters they’ll just attract even more people to the “free” dump instead of the municipal dump 5 miles away. The local dump helps with the cleanup events, but won’t (and shouldn’t) fund a permanent free dump.

[@johnnyadams1755]

Maybe instead of dumpsters, hand out trash bags and inform them a truck will be coming weekly for pick up. I noticed a lot of the sites had garbage bagged but maybe no way to haul it.

[@jeremys6631]

What's your experiencing is people that are on the trend of overlanding this issue is completely different where it's a homeless encampment. Were they completely destroyed the environment.

[@Cujo71321]

Casey, I have to thank you for your opening comments. You have a wonderfully infectious community spirit, as well as a great amount of compassion for those who sincerely need our help and understanding. Thank you not only for the great entertainment, but more importantly, the education that you bring to the fore that we all desperately need. United, we stand, divided we fall. ❤

[@JesseHires]

I've spent a good amount of time doing trail clean-ups with various 4x4 groups over the years, but never something like this. Wow, just...wow. You and the rest of the volunteers did an amazing amount of work out there. Thankyou to everyone!

[@davidwoermansr]

Our local 4x4 organisations that worked the trail cleanups ended up doing campgrounds too because some of them were about to get closed and that would mean when the ORV closed for the night people would be closer to hotels than campgrounds luckily we only encountered 2 areas that bad and the PDs drug unit ended up cleaning those up because remnants of a meth lab was in both so biohazard tape immediately went up and trucks enclosed trailers and a biohazard team was out quickly to get it out of our way unfortunately no arrests came from it because no evidence of who it was running them could be found

[@loose-arrow-garage]

Thank you Casey and all of the volunteers. It saddens me to see our public lands trashed like that.

[@IdahoPohTaToh]

Oregonians got what they voted for!

[@loose-arrow-garage]

From the very beginning, Casey asked us not to turn this into a political forum!

[@IdahoPohTaToh]

@@loose-arrow-garage Kinda hard not to. That's exactly what it is the results of.

[@davidwoermansr]

@@IdahoPohTaToh I never saw trashing public land on the ballot

[@wolfgangpreier9160]

It sadens me to see that those people are forced to trash the land like this because they are not supported by YOU! You will not see anything like that in the whole of Europe. Besides refugee camps in Italy and Greece which house hundreds of thousands of refugees in ghettos. Yes that is a sore spot, but on the other hand, who has the cash to help hundreds of thousands of people at once? We do not. For me it looks like the US people are not capable of maintaining a society looking after their weak and helpless. THAT is sad.

[@ihatedietcola7920]

I've been up in the hills and have seen a few homeless camps where they all keep it very clean and and they get together to police the whole area picking up even the smallest bits of trash. I've camped near them before and ended up invited to have cookouts with them. Really solid nice people. And it's a total slap in the face for them when the dirt bags show up and trash everything.

[@atcr1der303]

I wasn't going to comment on this one as there are already so many, but figured it was worth saying that you, Casey, are the one who showed and shared to me Public Land Stewards of Bend and the reason we started helping, as I didn't know about it outside of the central Oregon landcruiser off-road group. Without your sharing we wouldn't have known to sign up for this event, let alone the others last year. So, thank you for what you do, the time and effort you put in to spread the word is certainly working, and my group will continue coming out and continue to grow in numbers coming to volunteer, because you shared these videos and made it known these events where happening. I look forward to your future videos and to helping PLS Bend as much as I can in the future however that looks. Thank you sir, you really are straight up good people

[@mikebelcher5111]

@@aprillester3212 Why do I feel like you're part of the problem going to every single post and defending the people making the mess? Yeah. You don't said we are homeless so you're homeless too but? Yet you have a cell phone with internet boy your properties are in Order.

[@mikebelcher5111]

@@aprillester3212 Excuse? Me. You were the one calling someone? Entitled. And I'm. Sorry if it hurts your feelings but fact is your part of the problem

[@lancenutter1067]

Hey Casey, send this video to our governor. She’s said she wants to fix or help fix the homeless problem. She needs to hear what you have to say, and what you are seeing. Thanks for your community service! Edit: I forwarded it over, but, you have more clout and might even want to set up a meeting with her. She’s new, seems to be eager to hear from us and do something about this problem. Positive solutions get positive results! Again, thanks.

[@jerryshira]

Why not send it yourself, it will show that you support the many.

[@lancenutter1067]

I did. Read my edit 😉

[@jerryshira]

Not seeing it.

[@ohwell1095]

@@jerryshira edit is near theeend of reply

[@lancenutter1067]

Also, all Oregon residents, send her a message! Cool cool. Major issue in our beautiful state.

[@matt45540]

I went to the beach where I lived last week and saw the most amount of trash in my life. Went and got a set of grabbers and trash bags and went to work. It's a shame people feel that others will clean up after them. But we will

[@kathyaakananabluebird]

Thank you for this video. I lived 19 years in Salem and Corvallis, Oregon. I have been gone from the PNW for 42 years and knew there were getting to be problems with homeless issues out there. I had no idea the forests and the camps were this bad now. Thank you for using your camera and channel to bring awareness. It is so helpful for those of us who care to see how things are. Thank God for all those volunteers!

[@gerryhartung736]

Went out with group five at the cleanup. Was amazed at the amount of "stuff" that was used to build some of the . Ever a shopping cart. Seven miles out of Bend. Cleaned around a travel trailer with a young couple, car was removed, but the area was a mess. Our leader told us that the people were asked if PLS could cleas up around their camp, and yes, you can. The young couple even helped. They had no way to haul the trash, even had a lot in black bags and ODOT type yellow bags. 18 or so people, 2-3 hours worked there. The couple were down on their luck. I'm not judging, as I know, many can be a paycheck away from that position. I'm the old guy you met who donated to the cause, I'm torn by what has happened to the old and/young of our great country. You have shown in your last 3 or 4 videos a good description/explanation of what is happening. Many thanks to Casey and the many business, other volunteers who worked that Saturday. NO grumbling or complaining just people helping keep the forest clean. Getting to meet the many different people who were volunteering was also fun. I'm a retired carpenter, met a young "to me, 79" lady with many more yrs of Ed. than I, others near old as I, helping. Anyone or all who wanted to help. We worked hard, met new friends, and will be "out there" in June again. Requiring no special talent just a willingness to help. Casey has done a good explanation of the cleanup. Who was that....Bigfoot in red plaid? I've met Jason several times last year, and now Casey, last weekend, two great people.

[@jamesbigham9036]

Casey seeing your intro to this video you definitely are a true leader my friend. I was homeless from September until the end of December. The problem I see is when people think of homeless they think we are all the same and it is the choice people make. There are people where that is true they don't want to better themselves they are ok being in the situation they are in. Then you have people who want to better themselves to get back on there feet so they can start over. I can proudly say I am proof of that i have my own apartment now and I am starting over. When you see homeless people you can't just assume they are all the same. I give all of you guys credit for the work that you do

[@thomasfletcher760]

I want to say thank you Casey , Wes , Troy , Jeremy , and everyone else for what you guys ( and gals ) are doing .

[@gerryhartung736]

PLS was well organized. After our safety meeting, we left the staging area one group at a time, so that the traffic of volunteers did not block the road. Thanks to Jeff W, leader of grp 5.

[@serrasalmus]

just gotta say thanks to everyone that went out there to help, there are many dangers of doing these cleanups and yall still went and were true humans willing to help our planet and each other....again just a huge thank you.....some of us really appreciate what you guys do.

[@vernevens1598]

Thank you for the clarification, much appreciated.

[@chriscalvin5083]

Casey swinging a camera is just as important as swing a shovel when you have the viewer base that you do

[@nativeamericanfeather9948]

I agree. The people of this beautiful world..deserves to see & know what's going on & be aware of this problem that's happening everywhere:/ maybe more people will start helping clean this beautiful land

[@1944chevytruck]

CONGRATS TO ALL YOU PEOPLE FOR CLEANING THAT CRAP UP!

[@outlawbillionairez9780]

Wherever you come from, whatever your situation, if you're trying to help, Oregonians want to say "thank you very much!" 👏

[@DeanFuller-xq8mj]

Thank you for your explanation of the different types of people trying to survive in the woods I think it gave us all a better understanding of what’s happening

[@jamescox4823]

show me and interview a legit one...

[@seanhorton3811]

Working in the construction industry, mostly with an ipad, at times I miss wearing my bags. I volunteered at Habitat for Humanity to feed the urge. Once they realized I had some skills, they asked me to lead crews of inexperienced volunteers. As much as I'd rather swing a hammer, I understood leveraging my knowledge greatly increased what I would be able to accomplish by having 25 lesser experienced people doing their best. Plus, standing back and watching a group of people working as a team to help out their community was an added bonus. Thank you for getting the word out for what is such a complicated issue. Keep up the good work you do, this community is better for it.

[@garymoon2829]

@Sean: you make an excellent point in emphasizing that this is a "complicated issue" helping all of us view this more humanely.

[@Ice_Karma]

Pardon, what does "wearing my bags" mean?

[@glennjames7107]

@@Ice_Karma He's referring to a carpenter's tool, and nail bags, that are worn on a belt, around around the carpenter's waist .

[@Ice_Karma]

@@glennjames7107 Ahhh, I see. Thank you very much for the explanation! 😻

[@waynekraft7591]

Casey, seeing what has happened to the public lands in the China Hat area breaks my heart. When I was a youngster 60 years ago, my family and I hunted deer in this area. This was a time when two weeks of absence from school for hunting season was considered a normal thing. Hunting was more than recreation. It put food on the table and was educational in a way that books and lectures could not match. This area was then (and maybe still is?) honeycombed with fire roads. We drove all through there looking for signs of deer herds to hunt. We never saw anything remotely resembling the situation you and PLS now encounter. What has changed? I can't help but think that we have taken a wrong trail somewhere and are forcing our way deeper into confusion and dysfunction. I don't have a solution, but I think one of the issues is a change in attitudes. We need to regain a sense of humility and gratitude. We are not entitled to free use of this land and our access could be eliminated in the blink of an eye. These lands are a gift and exist by the grace of God. We need to teach our children, drill this into their character, to treat the land with reverence, I don't think we are doing that and haven't done it for a couple of generations. Not even close.

[@BobbieJeanM]

You are absolutely correct in everything you said. Thank you for saying it. As heartsick as it makes those who do care about the land and treat it respectfully, I can only imagine how the Creator who made a perfect world and made us us stewards of it.

[@thetubedude2011]

How you can talk about humility and gratitude and in the same sentence talk about how normal it is to shoot an animal just shows that you have cognitive dissonance.

[@suemckee1598]

They stopped taking care of the mentally ill and legalized many psyco drugs. Hope that answers your question about what happened.

[@Dreddip]

Population growth, too many people in too small an area.

[@robinrapport8728]

As a retired nomad I travel the western states. I’ve seen this in every single state. I appreciate the work you’re doing. I always pick up peoples leftover garbage when I visit a new location. The people that complain and lump everybody in to one group are just as harmful as the people that are leaving everything. Be part of the solution and not the problem.

[@markpfeifer1402]

As a local area resident, THANK YOU, CASEY!

[@user-ug5kd2iy9f]

As a local you should go and help. Then people would be thanking you

[@clivehorridge]

@@user-ug5kd2iy9f Maybe they are there helping… 🤔 I favour that they’re thanking those who’ve organized, and broadcast the need for it.

[@brettnipps7205]

Casey it's great that you take the time and fuel costs and equipment to clean up there. It is selfless work and I applaud you and your friends for donating your time and efforts. Your spot on in your observation's of the issues at hand across this country.

[@shefru60]

Casey , I totally agree with your assessment of the problem. I’m an Oregonian who is sickened by the impacts of this phenomenon. I so appreciate your work and that of all the other volunteers.

[@glennjones8121]

Nice to see everyone there cleaning up their local area so it can still be used by everyone else. It's unfortunate that some users of public lands don't clean up their own garbage but thanks to everyone who helped to make a difference.

[@johnadams7323]

I know exactly what you fine folks are doing, and I thank you. I have been doing my small part for 40, picking up trash while camping. When I walk my dog at the park, I use my pick up tool and in a half hour I collect a bag full. Thank you and God bless

[@thomaspsimpson9995]

Thank you for that concise and compassionate explanation. Here in Klamath Falls we're experiencing a growing "homelessness" issue and no one seems to have a clue on how to deal with it.

[@ionageman]

Like drugs it’s a symptom not a cause ]

[@fast_richard]

Before watching your various cleanup videos, I had no idea that there was a big trash problem in these public land areas or that there were people trying to clean things up. Clearly the problem is bigger than just the trash, but I appreciate the efforts of all these volunteers doing what they can.

[@jannibal9273]

I live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. You should see the stuff that is pulled out of public parks, along our Lake Michigan shoreline and along the Milwaukee River and tributariies when we have an annual Earth Day clean-up. We need to do better - ALL of us - much better.

[@kevinirwinirwin7666]

Thank you to you and everyone that participated in the clean up. You and the owners of the equipment used spent a lot of your own money to do what you did again thank you.

[@doelke9542]

Amazing the differnc this makes Thank-you to All who Helped

[@ithacacomments4811]

I am an older adult. Several times a year, I do a neighborhood cleanup. Four blocks and a parking lot. I usually get two of those brown paper lawn debris bags full. Years ago, I swore that I would never clean up after others but....I decided that complaining about the mess when I could do something about it was a better way to go.

[@user-cp6qm2nu8m]

Thank you and the PLS crew! If you see this video, you too can make a difference. Get involved, become a leader and show others a way!

[@todddoster6487]

Amen to that brother. You have multiple problems that can't be solved with one solution. Perfectly said.

[@jeannettegiles5869]

Thank you Casey and everyone who stepped up. Sadly it is representative of what issues are in this country. It will be a beautiful area once again, hopefully from now on. Pack it in pack it out, leave the area better than when arriving! Thanks again

[@Quaderllion]

Freedom is a bless when it is practiced in responsible patriotic & unselfish spirit. Good job everyone.

[@tamo9520]

Thank you for respectfully trying to inform the ignorant & naive. The ones who have so much bitterness within them that they can't see clearly. It's sad that you had to take the time to explain it to them!

[@phillip.9524]

Casey. That was a well explained,logical and thoughtful once again. Cleaning these areas ultimately helps everyone it is just that a minority of people do not understand. The crazy thing is I am from Australia and have camped in many parts of Oregon but luckily I haven’t seen any of this as we camp in far more remote places.Take care. 🇦🇺🍺

[@wildtimbrown]

Thanks for the clarification Casey. You hit my concerns on the dot!

[@GuyChapman]

Well said, Casey. The unhoused are people too. It's heart warming to hear that they are joining the awesome clean up effort.

[@mahbriggs]

I understand your feeling guilty about filming instead of picking up trash! But they are right! Spreading the word is important!

[@randyownby4714]

What a shame that people abuse the parks. I live in Indiana and am thankful for people like you that go beyond the call of duty. Great job on everyones part.

[@melaneeeuless567]

So appreciate the volunteers, group leaders, the camera guys (😂), for the care, respect, love, time spent doing all this. Well done

[@annsecrest9794]

Thank you Casey for clarifying the situation to the people who jump to conclusions. You are very well spoken and honest about what is happening.

[@chaz1488]

Thanks for doing what you can to keep the forest clean. It makes me sad to see our beautiful wilderness trashed like that, but I'm glad to see you all are doing something about it. I live on the east coast so I can't be there to help, so I figured a donation was in order. Thank you Casey.

[@paulkoontz6095]

Nice to see good stewards of the forest. Well said young man. Take care. Thank you for the videos and hard work.

[@14pro4x8]

Casey, this is really sad. It gives me a sick feeling in my stomach that we can’t find a way to help these people who really need our help to turn their lives around. Thankfully, there are people in your area who are helping in a way they can by trying to cleans these areas. This is just a bandaid for the real problem, but it is necessary. Thanks to all the good people who volunteer their time, energy and equipment. You and all these others are great people. Thanks so much for not giving up on humanity and our environment.

[@markgosser9578]

It’s mind boggling to me that people treat this great country and land like a dump. Also when I see people throwing trash out their car window are no better then these people! Thanks for all your hard work guys!

[@lindabrewer3243]

Great job everyone, great job!!

[@margreetanceaux3906]

Wise clarification on the policy, i.e. how the sites are chosen and prepared. Made me think of Veteran John.

[@andiprogshop3097]

I think making other people aware of the problem is as important as cleaning it up and all of you are doing a great job. I'm not even an american but i have to say thank you to all of you guys

[@barrydyer6543]

What a great bunch of people for helping to keep the woods clean, And yes it’s the government Around the planet must help ,

[@JimSealyJr]

This looks like something out of some post apocalypse movie. I’ve run across similar looking active encampments in the forests around here. One of the worst around here is in the Wolf River conservancy in Memphis within sight of I-240, so thousands see it daily.

[@samspade7360]

Kudos to all the cleaning groups, all the volunteers, organizers and the videographers for the work they do, time after time. Looking at the "after" views, it's hard to believe that the area was so littered.

[@paulkinnear705]

Casey please tell me the local dump has waved its tip fee for this! I would hate to think the organisation had the pay to remove all that! Great job and thanks to everyone who helped!!! 👍🏻

[@atcr1der303]

They handed out vouchers at the meeting for the vehicles and trailers with dump beds going to the dump, it was my understanding there was no fee for the dump runs

[@jeannemarcinek4575]

Wow, what a difference people can make in cleaning up the forest. Too bad the people who created this cannot see the harm they are doing to the land. Thank you and all the volunteers who came out to help make this part of the forest viable. Stay safe, warm, and Blessings to all.

[@PaullyBB]

Congratulations on a job well done! I think God smiled at everyone who showed up!

[@B4UClose]

You've done plenty by donating your time with that rollback wrecker. A lot of people can pick up the little stuff. Only a few people are capable AND willing to come out and take away the big stuff! Spreading the word is pretty dang important. And you threw in an excellent explanation of the between the people.

[@BroncLander]

No matter where any of us watching this are, there's some of us who probably want to help in some way. It's a tough one. I definitely feel like a key ingredient to the right way forward is compassion. Perhaps a donation system can be utilized to provide a garbage and a recycling dumpster to each of these sites that get picked up by a truck once a week, thus enabling the occupants of the site to have a way to maintain the cleanliness themselves? It does seem that garbage disposal is a key issue?

[@brustar5152]

Watching that exercise, my mind went back to when gramps hooked up a hay rake to the back of a 30's vintage McCormack Deering steel wheeled 10-20 and pulled it through one of his fields alongside a road leading to the local landfill where lots of trash blew out of pick-ups etc., heading to the dump. That worked well and he didn't need to worry about punctures on calcium solution loaded tires. You folks should be proud of yourselves for both respecting th forest and the less fortunate who are genuinely trying to leave no mess while getting back on their feet. Kudos. 👍

[@highdesertrambler2342]

You're introduction is spot on Casey! Have been living in the woods for quite sometime and have seen it get considerably worse. I keep a clean spot and have even ridden along with you on one of these cleanups. Would hate to see privileges taken away because of a disrespectful few. Some of my favorite spots have become trashed and now avoid China hat. Would rather spend a few extra dollars in fuel to get to town than be a part of those camps. Thankfully I have been blessed with an opportunity to get my CDL and away training at the moment or would be right there again. Thank you to yourself, PLS, and the countless other volunteers providing the effort to keep these beautiful forests clean and open for shared use.

[@JeffinTD]

It’s been probably 5 or 7 years since I’ve camped and ridden that area. Back then most people used it like I did- there for a few days and when I left there was no sign anyone had been there. Sad what it’s become, and thank you to all working to clean it up.

[@KarolOlson]

I believe everyone is responsible for making their corner of the world (whatever its size) a better place. You and all those volunteers certainly did that and more. A heartfelt thank you to you all.

[@kalc1f3r]

People that Care! God Bless You.

[@nancymcneill872]

You're right about the value of "spreading the word" about the impact of homelessness outside of the urban setting. Folks who don't spend time in the forest are likely unaware of this type of threat to the environment.

[@madmikecustomrcrockcrawlers]

Casey you have a huge heart of gold for always doing what's right. It's really sad to see how much trash is out there. God bless you and your loved ones please

[@jonwetherell5214]

I admire your group’s willingness to keep going. Our village had some bins and bottle bank on a piece of public land. Some people kept leaving their trash by the recycling bins rather than walk a few yards and put it in the actual waste bins. A group of us would ( unofficially)take it in turns to spend 10 minutes clearing up. Trouble is that slowly one by one we gave up and in the end the Mayor removed the bins from the public land then put up a gate with a padlock keeping us all off the land. So once again …respect to you guys for not giving up on something that makes our village issue look like nothing.

[@wyattblessing7078]

Great Intro Casey. Well said explanation of the "Homeless" crisis.

[@dennisolsen4507]

You have made the distinction between the people out there well Casey!

[@EatCarbs]

100K in trash.. that's just wrong! 😭😭😭 HUGE thanks to everyone who helped clean up. Thanks for sharing

[@lisawilson4551]

The reality is you are creating awareness, your doing a great job Casey. Thank you to everyone helping with this cleanup ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kenmurray4232]

Awesome job. Big thanks to all the volunteers.

[@MrMikep1980]

so glad you documented this, the talking heads on TV would have you believe this is only this bad in our major cities. This is all of our problem that we need to learn to solve together as it effects everyone.

[@dougbritton8310]

Very well said. I work as a fireman and have seen this problem turn into what it is now over there past 20 years. It is a multi-faceted problem trying to be solved with a one-size-fits-all solution.

[@bendavids-kb2ed]

You guys rock!

[@jdjones7469]

I believe that when we start treating people as humans, respect their choices and boundaries, then real change can happen. This needs to happen from all sides. Being down on our luck (been there myself) does not give us a right to trash the area! Thanks Casey for keeping it real. 😊

[@memberofthechurch8714]

We lived in Bend area for years. It is a real problem. The national forest is a junk yard. Down on your luck is one thing. Leaving the forests a junk yard is what is happening. Good to see the cleanup effort. It is time to solve the problem. La Pine forests are the same.

[@doubletapgaming1189]

I am all for letting people camp in the woods, but they need to be responsible for there trash. Thank you all for the hard work you do, it must have been very rewarding to see the result of your labor.

[@HickSquatch]

Very good Sir! Yes indeed: you are doing more beneficial work filming and raising awareness than just picking up a little trash. You guys documenting this gets more people involved, more people paying attention to the issues and to being clean themselves outdoors; as well as raising awareness of land use issues and documenting the efforts and volunteers making the difference. And the mechanical removal of the vehicle and heavy debris is not inconsequential either! 🙏💪♥️

[@YetiShots]

Wish I lived closer! I’d definitely help clean up this mess. Good work guys! Sad others leave such a mess with no regard for future generations .

[@rcclark8818]

Hey Casey, I'm the guy who mistakenly placed you in Washington. Thank you for the explanation about the trash on public lands. You are spot on! And thank you for all that you do.

[@jeffclark2725]

All has been said,great video thumbs up

[@HVACinstructer]

Thank You so much Casey and friends for the massive effort to clean this up from your friends in Wyoming.

[@RZRDunesandSnow]

As a resident of Bend and a former user of this area before it became what it now is, Thanks to ALL that helped with the clean up. I will be there for the next one.

[@christinewist5934]

So many people trying to keep forests in the States and Canada clean. Thank you for what you do

[@manoloaycartgalecio3531]

Great people with an inmense heart. 👍🏻💪🏻

[@TheJimNicholson]

Thank you for this video. It's absolutely vital that we raise awareness not just of the visually obvious problem, but the complexities of the various ways these situations occur. The kinds of quick-fix one-size-fits-all solutions that are commonly proposed and implemented will at best only kick the problem down the road, and at worst make it much worse. Please don't feel bad for filming; it's important work and you do an excellent job at it.

[@barneygirl9643]

Thank You Casey and all of the volunteers that work so hard to clean up the public lands!❤️🙏 You guys did an amazing job and it really is appreciated by many. Stay safe out there!❤️🙏

[@SousChef77]

In the early 70's we had kids show on ABC called "The Afterschool Special". One of the re-curring commercials was a PSA teaching us the song Brighten The Corner Where You Are, (a very old gospel song) and teaching us about keeping your surroundings clean and tidy inside/outside your home and in your neighborhood. You guys made me think about that. You all were raised right! Thank you so much for being you.

[@trashandtrail]

I just dropped a couple of videos doing these exact same cleanups in the Willamette...great work and keep it up!

[@husbandfathergrandfatherfriend]

thank you Casey your channel just keeps getting better thank you for all you do

[@_Peremalfait]

Great job, everyone involved, making the forest clean again.

[@johnperreault116]

Here in AZ, the forest service doesn't provide dumpsters and we spend a lot of time cleaning up camp sites. We're really concerned about the FS closing the forests for recreation because of it.

[@terryhayward7905]

Thank you so much for clarifying the situation and explaining what you are doing to help the area and the people living there. What you are doing helps to give some incentive to the people living there and trying to get by, to keep the place clean. It gives them a much nicer place to live. Some people live there by choice, and leave the mess, Some live there because they have NO choice, and they hate the mess.

[@keith2059]

Hello Casey LaDelle, Your doing a wonderful job, being the true news and helping to bring these volunteers!! Hope you, your family, friends and KZbinrs are well!! Take care, be safe, and peace out!!

[@messengercreekexotics]

It’s amazing how much stuff can be accumulated. Keep up the good work cleaning it up. Thanks for sharing. Like you say would be nice to have a solution but what is a good question.

[@repalmore]

So unfortunate to have such a beautiful area trashed like that. Great to see so many volunteers coming out and lending a hand.

[@kenturpin584]

Nice work Casey