Date/Time
Date(s) - 07/26/2016
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Beaver Ranch Community Park
Category(ies)
St. John’s Episcopal Church & CUSP
Beaver Ranch Fire Restoration
Workday: Tuesday, July 26th, 2016
Project Location: Beaver Ranch Community Park
Difficulty Rating: Moderate/Difficult
Project Times: 9am-3pm
11369 S Foxton Rd, Conifer, CO 80433
Map Link: https://goo.gl/58gI9y
Number of Volunteers Anticipated:
Workday Description:
The Hayman Fire was fully contained in the Upper South Platte Watershed, but its impacts reach far beyond the bounds of the watershed. Intense post-fire flooding had devastating effects on communities, infrastructure, and water supplies. To aid in the land recovery, we will be raking and seeding at Beaver Ranch Community Park. This project will help to reduce sedimentation further in a place that is heavily used.
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, if too far from the portable restroom, we do practice leave no trace principles
- 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 2015 Release Form, the group also needs to submit a Volunteer Listing, CUSP 2015 Volunteer Listing, attached.
Please print documents on both sides.
Please Bring:
A daypack to carry water and lunch
Two liters of water to carry with you, enough to last the day, we will have Igloos at the trailhead
Any applicable medicines (including epi-pens, insulin and inhalers)
Sunscreen
Sunglasses or safety glasses
Long pants 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, we may not return to vehicles for lunch
What to Expect:
This project 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 up to a total of three miles at high elevation in varying weather conditions. 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