2012-Riparian Fence Reconstruction in the Pinnacles area of the Conejos Peak Ranger District, First Session:

Start Date-End Date: 06/23/2012-06/24/2012 Land Manager Office: Land Manager Contact: Funding Partner: Programmatic Partner: Summary: Help protect this unique wetland habitat important to amphibians, birds and other wildlife. Description: We will be preserving this unique habitat by constructing a riparian fence around the area creating a barrier between it and the domestic livestock that share this pasture. The present fence is very old and offers little protection, it is approximately the size of a football field has been in shambles for several years in need of major re-construction Leather hiking boots or work boots, leather gloves, long pants, long-sleeved shirts and safety glasses or equivalent eye protection are required. Volunteers must be able to hike on uneven ground and perform a variety of duties associated with fence construction. We will meet at the La Jara Field office, 15571 County Road T.5, La Jara, CO, at 8:30 a.m. to discuss the project and then we will caravan to the jobsite. Please contact Brink Messick at 719-655-6133, or brink@voc.org with any questions and to register for this important opportunity. Thank you for volunteering on our public lands! Latitude/Longitude: 37.233069, -105.972928 Additional Information: Camping Available: Yes Physical Difficulty: Moderate High Altitude Project: No Desired Number of Volunteers: 4 Total Adult Volunteers Attended: Total Youth Volunteers Attended: Total Volunteer Days: Total Unique Volunteers: Total Volunteer Hours: 0 Staff Hours: 0 Stipend Hours: 0 Project Summary: Successes and Challenges: Lessons Learned: Special Notes: Stewardship Education: Key Concerns or Comments from Staff or Volunteers: Description of Accidents/Incidents: Description of Work Completed: