High Country Conservation Advocates (HCCA), in partnership with the US Forest Service, and the Gunnison Valley Beaver Believers are calling on you to join in on this unique restoration project!
When: Wednesday, September 15 and Friday, September 17 (9am to 2pm, both days)
Where: Trail Creek, Taylor Park (near Almont, CO)
Parking: Go past Taylor Reservoir on FS 742, go left or west on 748 (turn for Spring Creek), follow 748 for 2 miles and then park on the side of the road above Trail Creek. The coordinates are: 38°54'53.8"N 106°36'56.7"W
What: We will be implementing 20 Beaver Dam Analogues (BDA’s) on Trail Creek
Why: Restoring riparian systems cycles nutrients, restores top-soils through sedimentation, and provides groundwater recharge. On a landscape scale, we aim to increase the resilience of these headwaters to mitigate, or even reverse, climate change effects on the ground, which ultimately provides healthy watersheds.
Here are a few things you should know:
We will provide lunch and water for refills
Bring a water bottle & weather-appropriate clothes/gear (hat, sunscreen, bug spray, etc.)
We provide work gloves and tools
Wear close-toed shoes (we will be working in wet areas), comfortable outdoor layers, and clothes you aren’t afraid to get dirty
Please note that there are no bathroom facilities on site
We recommend bringing a small pack to carry anything you may need (water, snacks, bug spray, extra clothes) Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns at eli@hccacb.org. I hope to see you all soon!
Stewardship of public lands helps ensure their sustainability into the future. The above project entails spending a fun-filled day with like-minded community members giving back to YOUR public lands and supporting our lovable wildlife. They are great opportunities to get your hands dirty – and experience personal fulfillment – in furtherance of a worthy cause. Their success is dependent on public participation.