Date/Time
Date(s) - 07/06/2016
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location
Meeting at: Divide Venture Food Market
Category(ies)
Difficulty Rating: Moderate – Difficult
Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/DtvmV
Directions: From Colorado Springs, take US Hwy 24 west to Divide. Venture Foods is on the right at the intersection of S. Hwy 67 and Hwy 24. We will caravan to the project site from there
Number of Volunteers Anticipated: up to 25
Workday Description:
The Ute Lakes subdivision and CUSP have been working together for several years on a fire mitigation project. The Ute Lakes area backs National Forest property and the work that has been completed makes their homes and the National Forest safer in the event of a wildfire; protecting homes, lives and water quality. Our volunteers will be moving material to an accessible location to be processed through the chipper. Make sure to wear long sleeves as we will be carrying branches and other wooded material.
Important Notes:
- ALL transportation vehicles must remain on site for the duration of the project
- CUSP will provide hard hats, materials and necessary tools to complete project work
- A portable restroom will be available for participants at the work 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 site.
Requirements of Volunteers:
All volunteers must complete and submit prior to the project:
CUSP-2016-Release-Form (needed for each volunteer, please print double sided)
VOLUNTEER-LISTING-2016 (1) (one for your group)
Please Bring:
Refillable water bottle (We will have Igloo containers available for refills)
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
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; exposure to sun, wind, lightning and rapidly changing weather conditions. 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 one quarter mile 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 Coalition for the Upper South Platte
Post Office Box 726
Lake George, Colorado 80827
719.748.0033