Date/Time
Date(s) - 10/14/2016
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Rampart Range Rd.
Category(ies)
Workday: Friday, October 14th, 2016
Project Location: Wellington Gulch
Difficulty Rating: Moderate/Difficult
Project Times: 8 am-3 pm
Meeting Location: Rampart Range Rd.
Map Link: https://goo.gl/ucsyo3
Number of Volunteers Anticipated: up to 75
Workday Description:
Following the Waldo Canyon Fire of 2012, excessive runoff from flooding washed away soil and caused significant downstream damage. The objective of this post fire project is to protect essential water infrastructure and reduce downstream flooding potential by installing retaining structures, earthwork, grading, and erosion control barriers. Cadets will be planting native vegetation, tree saplings, and seeding to help stabilize this work. This will also help prevent further erosion downhill, impacting infrastructure, homes, and lives.
Important Notes:
- CUSP will provide hard hats, materials and necessary tools to complete project work
- A portable restroom will be available
- 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 2016 Release Form, the group also needs to submit a Volunteer Listing, CUSP 2016 Volunteer Listing, attached.
Please print documents two-sided.
Please Bring:
A daypack to carry water and lunch
Two liters of water to carry with you
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, we will 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 five to seven 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 may be inaccurate 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