2015-Gunnison River Habitat Restoration & Canoe Trip Stewardship Adventure

Start Date-End Date: 09/10/2015-09/13/2015 Land Manager Office: BLM - Uncompahgre Field Office Land Manager Contact: Amanda Clements Funding Partner: Centennial Canoe Outfitters, Inc Programmatic Partner: Summary: NOTE: Registration for this opportunity is FULL. If you register, you will be placed on the wait list. As space becomes available, we will move individuals off the wait list. Description: ABOUT THE STEWARDSHIP SITE This canoe trip will follow a gentle 27-mile stretch of the Gunnison River as it flows through the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area and nearly 600 million years of earth history! Experienceancient fossil beds, scenic red-rock canyons and desert bluffs that are home to desert bighorn sheep, elk, mountain lions, black bears, golden eagles, and the collared lizard. ABOUT THE VOLUNTEER WORK In this area, the dominance of the invasive weed Russian Olive is significantly changing the natural habitat and threatening native plants (including Cottonwood trees and willows) and wildlife. Throughout the four days, volunteers will remove Russian Olive and other noxious species, and also have opportunities for leasure activities including exploring canyons, and hiking to see ancient rock art and a beautiful waterfall in Dominguez Canyon. Meals and camping provided. There is a $240 non-refundable fee. Registrants' spots are not reserved until payment is made in full. Minors (under 18) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. PARTNERS & SPONSORS BLM - Uncompahgre Field Office Centennial Canoe Outfitters, Inc. Latitude/Longitude: 38.973, -108.453 Additional Information: Meals:Tasty meals will be provided by Centennial Canoe Outfitters, Thursday morning through Sunday afternoon. Activities:During each of the four days there will be opportunities for leisure activities, including exploring canyons, hiking to see ancient rock art and a beautiful waterfall in Dominguez Canyon, or just kicking back and enjoying the beauty of Colorado's newest National Conservation Area. Trip members are encouraged to bring their own musical instruments to add to the evening entertainment around the campfire. Camping Available: Yes Physical Difficulty: Moderate High Altitude Project: No Desired Number of Volunteers: 21 Total Adult Volunteers Attended: 21 Total Youth Volunteers Attended: 0 Total Volunteer Days: 21 Total Unique Volunteers: 21 Total Volunteer Hours: 189 Staff Hours: 49.5 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: