2014-Wigwam Drainage Structure Maintenance and Installation Skills Training

Start Date-End Date: 06/06/2014-06/06/2014 Land Manager Office: USFS - South Platte Ranger District Land Manager Contact: Brandon Mitchell Funding Partner: Programmatic Partner: Summary: Join us for a chance to enhance your ability to build drainage structures for trails. Description: VOC will partner with the U.S. Forest Service to teach essential skills around the maintenance and installation of drainage structures. The erosive force of water is usually the most destructive element acting upon a trail. Diverting surface water off the trail is an essentail part of an effective maintenance program. Volunteers will learn how to construct and maintain various types of drainage structures using rock and natural surface materials. A 1-2 mile hike into the training site is required. Latitude/Longitude: Additional Information: Camping Available: No Physical Difficulty: High Altitude Project: Desired Number of Volunteers: 14 Total Adult Volunteers Attended: 8 Total Youth Volunteers Attended: 0 Total Volunteer Days: 8 Total Unique Volunteers: 8 Total Volunteer Hours: 84 Staff Hours: 12 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: