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Help CPW remove 4 MILES of old fence to reconnect important habitat!
Come join BHA and CPW for a weekend of fence removal at the Dan Noble State Wildlife Area (SWA) south of Norwood, CO. The Miramonte reservoir is the center piece of the SWA and we will be helping CPW remove up to 4 miles of old sheep wire fence around the East boundary of the reservoir which will be replaced by a wildlife-friendly fence. The fence project is located along a main county road and CPW will have an implement on their tractor to roll up the wire after we have removed all the fence clips/ties/staples. We will also be pulling metal fence posts after the wire is removed and loading them into a CPW trailer.
Event Schedule:
Friday Aug. 9th
- 9:00 am: Meet at the Miramonte campground on the east side of the lake.
- 9:00-9:30 am: Brief introductions, project overview and safety talk.
- 9:30-4:00 pm: Pull fencing with lunch provided by BHA (sandwiches, chips, fruit, drinks).
- Friday evening: for those that want to camp we will have campsites secured at the Miramonte campground. Campers will need to provide their own dinner Friday night. BHA will provide beer and soft drinks at a group campfire.
Saturday Aug. 10th
- 8 am: BHA will brew up coffee in the morning, but campers will be on their own for breakfast.
- 8:30 am: Brief introductions, and safety talk
- 8:30-4:00 pm: Pull fencing with a break for lunch provided by BHA (sandwiches, chips, fruit, drinks)
- 6 pm: Potluck dinner and campfire at the group campsite. Bring any food you would like to share with folks (wild game dishes are especially prized). More beer and soft drinks provided by BHA.
Sunday Aug. 11th
- 8 am: BHA will brew up coffee in the morning, but campers will be on their own for breakfast.
- 8:30-1 pm: Pull fencing with a break for lunch provided by BHA (sandwiches, chips, fruit, drinks). We will wrap up the work early p.m. around 1 or 2 pm so folks have time to travel home.
Where
Dan Noble State Wildlife Area (SWA) south of Norwood, CO. From Norwood, go 1.5 miles E on Hwy. 145 to USFS Rd. 610 (Dolores-Norwood Rd.); then 17 miles S. we will be camping together at the campground on the east side of the reservoir near the dam.
Google maps direction from Norwood, CO
Camping
Camping is available at the Miramonte reservoir, and we will be camping together at the campground on the east side of the reservoir near the dam. Campsites have fire rings, picnic tables, and shelters. There is no water or dump station but trash service is provided. Boating and trout fishing are available at Miramonte.
What to Bring
Volunteers are encouraged to bring leather work gloves, pliers, wire cutters, buckets, water bottle or anything else you feel helpful. BHA may have a few extra pairs of gloves, pliers, and wire cutters. Also bring safety glasses (sunglasses are fine), plenty of water, sunscreen, bug spray, and proper clothing for working outside and removing fence (jeans, boots, long-sleeve shirt). Never a bad idea to throw in foul weather gear as well. Bring camping gear and make sure you have enough food/ fuel for breakfasts, snacks, and 2 dinners.
See at the Dan Noble SWA!
WHEN
August 09, 2024 at 9:00am - August 11, 2024
WHERE
CONTACT
Craig Grother
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· 970 428-4851
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