Volunteers needed for fence removal project
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SILT, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management and Colorado Mountain Club are seeking volunteers to complete a fence removal project at Third Gulch for National Public Lands Day Sept 24.
The project will eliminate a hazard to mule deer populations and improve riparian habitat by removing an obstruction that concentrates livestock in the area.
Volunteers will stage at 9 a.m. at the Third Gulch trailhead near Eagle. Volunteers should wear long pants, long sleeves, work shoes and sunglasses or safety glasses. Volunteers should also bring water and leather gloves. Work is expected to last up to six hours.
Lunch and t-shirts will be provided.
For directions and to register for this event, contact Carla DeYoung at 970-876-9076 or cdeyoung@blm.gov.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.