STEWARDSHIP DAYS
ELKHORN / LAS DELICIAS
DEMONSTRATION PROJECT
Supported by Freeport-McMoRan Copper and Gold, Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Department, Altar Valley Conservation Alliance and Partners
JANUARY 9-23, 2012
Join the Altar Valley Conservation Alliance Restoration Coordinator David Seibert and watershed restoration experts Bill Zeedyk and Steve Carson for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn by doing. We’re seeking people to install rock structures that will harvest upland rain water flows to reestablish vegetation and arrest erosion. In the process, you’ll learn how the low-tech system of induced meandering stabilizes and restores eroding gully systems. You’ll help implement low-tech techniques that drain road systems and harvest water onto the adjoining land in order to restore watershed surface hydrological function and promote vegetation for wild life and livestock.
Construction of the structures involves physical work while moving and placing rocks, but if you’re not sure that’s for you, rest assured that there are still ways you can be involved! Photography is also welcome.
Please bring: Food, water bottles/canteens, camping supplies (wood fires strongly discouraged), gloves, hat, and sturdy work shoes.
To learn more contact David Seibert or Mary Miller
To RSVP, please fill out the form attached to this notice and return to Sarah King at . If you’d rather, you can also print it and mail it to:
Altar Valley Conservation Alliance
PO Box 27906
Tucson, AZ 85726
Upon receipt of your RSVP, you will receive a confirmation note with your dates, role, map, and a release of liability form that you will need to bring with you on your first day of work.
PLEASE RSVP BY DECEMBER 16, 2011.
STEWARDSHIP DAYS
ELKHORN / LAS DELICIAS DEMONSTRATION PROJECT
Name:______
Address:______
Phone:______E-mail:______
Experience with erosion control projects:
q Curious but clueless
q Have attended workshops or helped out on projects
q Skilled with structure design and/or guiding volunteers
Open workshop days will be held the weekend of January 14-15 and the weekend of January 21-22. Volunteers for Outdoor Arizona will be in the field the weekend of January 14-15 and the Sky Island Alliance crew will be at work the weekend of January 21-22. Please mark the days you’d like to attend:
q Saturday, January 14
q Sunday, January 15
q Saturday, January 21
q Sunday, January 22
If you’re unable to attend the weekend workshops, please let us know your preferred dates and we’ll do our best to consider your request.
Please return this form by December 16, 2011 to Sarah King () or mail to:
Altar Valley Conservation Alliance
PO Box 27906
Tucson, AZ 85726