Big Lake and 26 Bar projects

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Subject: Big Lake and 26 Bar Projects

 

 

Big Lake-Burro Creek Fence Removal Project 5/30-6/1

See arizonaelksociety.org

 

26 Bar Adopt a Ranch 6/27-6/29

Please pass along the preliminary info on the 26 Bar Adopt a ranch project which will be completed 6/27-6/29. We will provide dinner to workers on Friday 6/27, Breakfast lunch and dinner on Saturday 6/28 and breakfast and snacks on Sunday 6/29. Camping are will be determined soon and updates on the project will be posted on the Arizonaelksociety.org website. We need 20 or more workers for this project. Please RSVP to Tom Schorr 602-431-4131 or thomas.schorr@fcssw.com.

 

Duane Coleman and USFS have agreed on 3 projects that the AES could do at the Adopt-a-Ranch Project. When we see how many volunteers we get, we can determine if we tackle one, two, or all three jobs.

 

The work sites are all in the same vicinity as last year’s project, so, if you want, we can use the same camping area as we did last time.

 

The projects, in no particular order, are:

 

Fence repair/ maintenance is needed around a cattle-enclosure area, which provides forage for elk.

A spring needs to be ‘revamped’. This spring will not require a backhoe or as much work as the springs we worked on last year, but we would replace the drinker, maybe add a short bit of pipeline, hook everything up, and do a little maintenance around it.

Erosion control measures are needed at a site where a spring/stream is back cutting and destroying habitat. This would involve shovel and pick work.

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AES 26 Bar Adopt-A-Ranch Work Project

 

Who: Arizona Elk Society, www.arizonaelksociety.org

 

When: June 27-29, 2008

 

Where: Main Camp will be at Dipping Vat Spring campsite just north Crescent Lake.

SW of Springerville, AZ. From Showlow take Highway 260 East toward Springerville, turn south on paved Highway 273 (3 mi east of Springerville) and head south 19 miles. Look for signs at campsite on right side of the road. This is primitive Camping. (There are no facilities)

Camping is also available at Big Lake campground. Meals and meetings will take place at Dipping Vat Springs.

 

Description: The 26 Bar Ranch near Springerville is the AES Adopt-A-Ranch where every year we work on projects for the ranch that pertain to elk conflict issues. The work will be done in the woods near Big Lake.

 

The projects, in no particular order, are:

 

1. Fence repair/ maintenance is needed around a cattle-exclosure area, which provides forage for elk.

2. A spring needs to be ‘revamped’. This spring will not require a backhoe or as much work as the springs we worked on last year, but we would replace the drinker, maybe add a short bit of pipeline, hook everything up, and do a little maintenance around it.

3. The repair of a wildlife trick tank with a 20,000 gallon storage that needs have the rust ground off then repair the leaks in the tank itself as well as the drinkers.

 

We need approximately 20-25 people to accomplish this project. The actual work finished depends on the number of workers.

 

Tools: Please bring pliers, gloves, and wire cutters if you have them. Some of these items will also be provided. Please make sure you bring appropriate hats, long sleeve shirts, sunblock etc for sun protection. Also be prepared for cool mornings and even possibly rain. Old clothes would be recommended for those grinding on the tanks.

 

We need a lot of help on this project so please mark your calendars. We will be providing meals Friday night, Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner, and Sunday breakfast.

 

If you would like to carpool, please contact Tom.

 

Check our website www.arizonaelksociety.org for more information.

 

Contact: Please RSVP to Tom Schorr at thomas.schorr@fcssw.com or call 602-431-4131.

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This project is coming up soon.

Thanks