Trout Unlimited Cutthroat Chapter, Annual South Platte River Cleanup

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Date/Time
Date(s) - 07/13/2013 - 08/04/2013
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location
Deckers Community Center

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Meet behind Decker’s store (directions below) at 9:00 am, work until noon; have lunch, then go fishing!

Description:

We will be collecting litter after the holiday traffic at sites along the South Platte River near Deckers.  Your participation is greatly appreciated!

Important Notes:

  • CUSP will provide trash bags to complete project work,  remove and dispose of litter
  • Weather which could create hazardous conditions may cause projects to be canceled or rescheduled; staff will monitor the weather and notify you of any changes in a timely fashion
  • Please register by Wednesday, July 10th at:  http://www.cusp.ws/Volunteer or contact Jim Rasmussen, TU Cutthroat Chapter or Lisa Patton, CUSP
  • Lunch will be provided by Trout Unlimited Cutthroat Chapter, for registered participants only.

Requirements of Volunteers:

Please complete a CUSP liability release form and a TUCC release form prior to arrival;

A volunteer sign-up sheet needs to be completed by the group and initialed at the end of the day.

Please Bring:

Any applicable medications (including epi-pen and inhalers)
Sun block
Sun glasses or safety glasses
Layered clothing, work gloves and shoes with good tread – please be prepared to get dirty
Water proof boots or waders – not everyone will need them
Water bottles; water refills are provided. CUSP encourages the use of reusable containers

 Directions from Denver to Deckers:

From C470 take Hwy 285 southwest to Pine Junction

At Pine Junction, turn left (south) on Jefferson County Road 126

Follow Jeff CR 126 through Pine and Buffalo Creek about 25 miles to Deckers

We will meet at the parking area behind Deckers store

 

Directions from Colorado Springs to Deckers:

 

From I-25 in Colorado Springs take Hwy 24 (Cimarron Rd.) to Woodland Park

Turn right on to CO Hwy 67, travel north 23 to Deckers

We will meet at the parking area behind Deckers store

Please note that GPS systems are often misleading in mountainous areas.

Cell phone service will be inconsistent.

The Sedalia route is more scenic than a shortcut.

Please print all documents two sided.

 

 

 

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