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When the U.S. Forest Service replaced bridges and culverts in Mt. Hood National Forest to remove barriers to passage by chinook, coho and steelhead, Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp had to pay for rebuilding the bridge on its upper property. This bridge over the Little Zig Zag River is essential to provide upper camp access, along with safe emergency exit for the more than 150 campers and counselors who attend each week during the camp season. Many of the campers use wheelchairs or have difficulty walking. A $20,000 grant from Meyer Memorial Trust helped the Camp rebuild the bridge at the end of the 2009 camp season so it could continue to provide valued recreational experiences for campers with disabiities.