Date/Time
Date(s) - 06/29/2017
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Meet at Motel 8, Florence CO
Category(ies)
Catholic Heart Work Camp and CUSP
Fire Rehabilitation with Coalitions and Collaboratives, Inc.
Workday(s): Tuesday, June 27 – Thursday, June 29
Project Location: Junkins Fire Scar
Difficulty Rating: Moderate/Difficult
Project Times: 9am-3pm
Meeting Location: Super 8 Motel in Florence, CO
4540 CO-67, Florence, CO 81226
Map Link: goo.gl/XA6yjx
Workday Description:
To protect homes and community water supplies, flood mitigation is priority for the coming months. Bare slopes after fire create great risks of flood impact and debris flow. Stabilizing these slopes will reduce debris flow into surrounding creeks and water supplies, as well as mitigate flood impact for dwellings and wells down slope.
This project will consist of (not limited to): clearing debris out of streams and creeks, seeding, installing sand bags, installing erosion control structures such as wattles.
Each volunteer may tools or supplies, which can include rakes and wattle material. Please consider the physical aspect of this project before registering, we will be far from any emergency services (although we are prepared for a worst case scenario), however, even a minor injury would make it difficult to get assistance or get down to the trailhead in a timely manner. Our chief concern is your safety and health on this project.
Important Notes:
- CUSP will provide hard hats, materials and necessary tools to complete project work
- Due to variable weather conditions and safety for our volunteers all vehicles and drivers must remain onsite for the duration of the project
- A portable restroom will be available on site
- A safety review and work demonstration will proceed the project work
- Weather, which could create hazardous conditions, may cause the project to be canceled or rescheduled; staff will monitor weather and notify you of any changes, which will also be posted to this page.
Requirements of Volunteers:
Prior to the project each volunteer must submit a completed Liability Release form, CUSP 2017 Release Form, the group also needs to submit a Volunteer Listing, CUSP 2017 Volunteer Listing.
Please print documents on both sides.
Please Bring:
A daypack to carry water and lunch
A refillable water container, we will have Igloos for refills at the site(s)
Any applicable medicines (including epi-pens, insulin and inhalers)
Sunscreen
Sunglasses or safety glasses
Long pants are required and long sleeved shirts are strongly recommended
Work gloves (we will have some if you do not)
Sturdy shoes with good tread; no sandals please
A sack lunch, to carry with you
What to Expect:
These projects will occur in an exposed mountain environment. Please be aware and prepared for potential hazards, including but not limited to: driving on mountainous roads with loose gravel and flash flood potential; exposure to sun, wind, lightning and rapidly changing weather conditions; working with sharpened tools in areas with unstable terrain and footing; hiking at significant elevation. Medications may have adverse effects in sun, heat or altitude; please list medications and medical conditions on the CUSP release form so staff may be aware of potential concerns. Know your limitations and inform staff immediately if you become ill or injured. Be prepared to exit quickly in the event of an emergency or changing environmental conditions. Please be prepared to hike at high elevation in varying weather conditions. Drinking water prior to your arrival will aid in the oxygenation of your blood, making you less prone to altitude sickness. Please drink plenty of water prior to and during the project to stay hydrated.
GPS systems and Internet map sites are often misleading in the mountains. Cell phone service will be inconsistent or unavailable.
The below office number can be contacted in case of emergency.
The Coalition for the Upper South Platte
Post Office Box 726
Lake George, Colorado 80827
719.748.0033
Bookings
Bookings are closed for this event.