UNIT 9 WATER CATCHMENT PROJECT

DATE CHANGED: was scheduled for late July, but due to Kaibab forest closure, this is rescheduled for Aug. 24-26, 2007 

We plan to work on catchment #256. This is an old concrete catchment that currently holds about 2000 gallons when full. We will replace the concrete with 3 new fiberglass storage tanks and a new drinker that will have a storage capacity of +20,000 gallons. We will also replace the barbed wire fence surrounding the catchment with a new pipe rail fence.

To complete the entire project will require a little more than the two day work weekend, regardless of the number of volunteers who come, because various steps require setting posts in concrete and allowing them to dry overnight before proceeding with the next step. If we can find 7 people who can arrive Thursday evening (Aug 23) and work Friday (Aug 24), we would have a good chance to get it all done by Sunday afternoon.  We will need at least one welder (and preferably 2). AGFD and/or a local company will likely provide one welder.

In July, the temperatures should be about 85 degrees in the daytime and 45 degrees at night. Afternoon thunderstorms are likely, so people should be prepared to camp and work in wet weather. We will camp near the job site which is in pine, pinyon-juniper habitat. There will be no drinking water or toilets available. Road access, if dry, is good for all types of vehicles and trailers. If roads are very wet, high clearance vehicles and/or 4WD will be needed. If we do not receive rain prior to mid July, there is a good chance that the Forest Service will close all entry to the forest and we will have to reschedule. If the Forest Service has restrictions on use of equipment, such as welders/generators, that will also prevent us from working on the project. There may be fire restrictions in effect preventing open fires or smoking.  Therefore, please have your volunteers provide you an email address or phone number so we can contact them just prior to the work weekend with current road information or inform them if we need to reschedule.

TOOLS WE WILL BE NEEDING AND USING.

electric jack hammer with spade bit

cement mixer

welder and welding machine

generator

screw guns w/ socket sets

shovels/picks/hard rakes

AGFD will provide the basic equipment for the job, but volunteers might bring: shovels, hard rakes, electric extension cords, ¾” wrenches, electric or battery drill, wheel barrow. People should bring work gloves, suntan lotion, sun glasses, wide brimmed hat and plenty of drinking water.

Directions to Aug. 24-26 project and camp:

-        from Flagstaff, go west on Interstate 40 to Williams.

-        take Highway 64 exit north toward the Grand Canyon

-        north on Hwy 64 to Tusayan (about 50 miles)

-        as you enter Tusayan, turn east (right) on Forest Road 302.

-        Take Forest Road 302 east for about 13.9 miles until it “T”s into Forest Road 310.

-        CAMPING – Turn left on 310 and go 0.1 mi. to camp on either side of the road.

-        PROJECT - Turn right on Forest Road 310.

-        Follow Forest Road 310 for 2.3 miles. Catchment is visible on the left side of road.  

CONTACT FOR INFO AND TO RSVP: