Park officials report dangerous cannabis grow site found in Jail Canyon

The authorities say carbofuran — one of the most toxic carbamate pesticides — and other dangerous chemicals have been found previously at grow sites in the park.

But hikers in “remote areas near water sources should remain alert, turn around and leave if they notice signs of suspicious activity, such as excessive amounts of trash, hillside terracing, or plastic irrigation tubing,” the NPS recommends.

Even so, the NPS reports hundreds of acres of cannabis have been cultivated in the park over the past decade.

1, 2018, including permitting adults to grow up to six weed plants for their personal use, subject to certain restrictions, reports Shouse California Law Group.

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