2013-Clinton Reservoir Trail Restoration

Start Date-End Date: 08/17/2013-08/18/2013 Land Manager Office: Summit County Open Space and Trails Land Manager Contact: Katie Kent Funding Partner: Summit County Open Space and Trails Programmatic Partner: Summary: Help preserve the popular Clinton Reservoir Trail while simultaneously protecting the delicate lake ecosystem. Description: STEWARDSHIP SITE Clinton Reservoir is a haunt for locals of Summit County due to its dramatic surroundings and ease-of-access. As for the Clinton Reservoir Trail that circumscribes the reservoir, not only is it a popular hiking trail with the community, it is also an access-trail for fisherman looking for that perfect spot at this excellent fishing hole. VOLUNTEER PROJECT - WHAT & WHY The current trail experiences erosion over a short section, which results in sediment building up in the lake. This sediment build-up seriously threatens native cutthroat trout habitat. By improving the trail system and reducing erosion, the community will be able to continue to enjoy a healthy Clinton Reservoir for years to come. Volunteers will help close 1.5 miles of old, eroding trail, and construct 1 mile of new, sustainable trail. New trail construction will consist of basic trail construction as well as rock wall installation and construction of stream crossings. PARTNERS Summit County Open Space & Trails SPONSORS Summit County Open Space & Trails Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Foundation The Summit Foundation OTHER FUN STUFF Camping: Free camping available on Friday and Saturday night. Meals: Meals will be provided from Saturday breakfast to Sunday lunch. Latitude/Longitude: 39.377834, -106.186295 Additional Information: Camping Available: Yes Physical Difficulty: Moderate High Altitude Project: No Desired Number of Volunteers: 75 Total Adult Volunteers Attended: 99 Total Youth Volunteers Attended: 2 Total Volunteer Days: 101 Total Unique Volunteers: 62 Total Volunteer Hours: 994 Staff Hours: 45 Stipend Hours: 0 Project Summary: Successes and Challenges: Lessons Learned: Special Notes: Stewardship Education: Key Concerns or Comments from Staff or Volunteers: Summit County prepared a thank you card which I (Dan) emailed to all of the volunteers. It's saved in the Clinton Folder in 2013 projects on the I:Drive. In spite of lower than desired numbers, some great work was accomplished by volunteers and a veteran group of crew leaders and project team members. The walls and culverts were of especially good quality. Quote from evaluation received from Katie Kent (saved in I:Drive) Summit County Open Space Resource Specialist.: "The effort Dan, Wayne, John, Joe, Nancy, Becky, Claudia & Tom put in before the project was great. Also, all of the crew leaders during the project were spectacular." Email recevived from volunteer Dave Slowey: "Good food, Good music, Good people, Awesome Rocks!" Description of Accidents/Incidents: Description of Work Completed: On the weekend of August 17-18, 53 volunteers worked to maintain a section of trail that loops around Clinton Reservoir in Summit County. Volunteers stabilized and maintained 2,000 feet of trail, installed 2 culverts and a large drain, built 8 rock steps and two rock walls, and stabilized two stream crossings. Over the course of the weekend, volunteers moved an impressive 2 tons of rock! The weekend also included great food and a stellar performance by local musician, Drew Reges.