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Eagle Scout project to build 30‑ft bog walk at Solomon Woods approved by IWA
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Summary
An Eagle Scout candidate received a jurisdictional approval for a 30‑ft bog walk on the Blue Trail in Solomon Woods to protect a wetland crossing; the city supports the project and the agency voted unanimously to allow the installation.
The Milford Inlands Wetlands Agency on Nov. 5 granted a jurisdictional approval for IW250062, a volunteer Eagle Scout project to install a 30‑foot bog walk across a muddy wetland crossing on the Solomon Woods Blue Trail. The city’s open space staff and the applicant described the proposed pressure‑treated lumber bog walk as similar to a structure previously constructed on the trail.
The agency moved, seconded and approved the jurisdictional ruling unanimously during the meeting. Staff said the city will work with the applicant and scout leaders through construction, and the project is scheduled for construction in November.
Why it mattered: The bog walk is designed to reduce repeated trampling of the wetland and protect soil and vegetation while improving public access to the trail. Commissioners commended the volunteer project and confirmed the city’s support and oversight.
Project details: Applicant Robbie Pisoni said the structure is approximately 30 feet long, 2 feet wide (about 60 square feet of affected area), will use pressure‑treated lumber and is planned as a one‑day build with 10–15 scout volunteers. The applicant and city staff noted a similar bog walk approved and built previously at Solomon Woods that served as a model.
Outcome: The agency voted unanimously to issue a jurisdictional ruling allowing the bog walk to proceed; staff will coordinate oversight and ensure the work follows the details shown to the commission.
