<p class="MsoNormal">The Quivira Coalition is sponsoring one more event on Comanche Creek this year. This is an invitation only event. This workshop is a vital part of our effort to complete the Comanche Creek 319
EPA Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout Habitat Restoration Project. It is critical that
we complete this project this fall as the 404/401 permit is due to expire early
next year, and just as importantly, to have the structures in place to take
full advantage of next spring and summer's high water events.<br><br></p><p class="MsoNormal">To ensure the successful completion of this project, we need
you (and your strong back!) to help with the installation of the remaining 33
vanes. Five teams of six people will trim, stage, and install posts for the
vanes. These teams will rotate between two tasks: four team members will
"pound posts" for vanes while two members collect rocks for
additional bank support and assist where needed. The workshop will run from
Wednesday, September 19<sup>th </sup>through noon on Sunday, September 23,
2007. Partial and day-only attendance is fine if you cannot join us for the
entire workshop. Workdays will proceed as follows:</p>
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<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><u>Wednesday, September 19</u>:
arrival and camp setup starts at noon. Post trimming will begin as
participants finish setting up their camp.</li><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><u>Thursday, September 20</u>:
Trim posts and deliver to vane installation sites.</li><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><u>Friday, September 21</u>:
Teams install 13 vanes</li><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><u>Saturday, September 22</u>:
Teams install 13 vanes</li><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><u>Sunday, September 23</u>:
Teams install 7 vanes and decamp</li></ul>All participants will receive a Quivira tee
shirt and are invited to the "Pot Luck" dinner Saturday night. In
addition to working with other dedicated conservationists on a very worthwhile
restoration project, you will also have ample opportunity to observe bugling
bull elk as they form their fall herds in the golden aspens of the Valle Vidal.
To save your spot for this workshop, please RSVP Mike Bain by the
end of business on Friday, September 14.<br><br><p class="MsoNormal"><i>Michael Bain</i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Project Coordinator</i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>The Quivira Coalition</i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>1413 Second Street, Suite 1</i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505</i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Office: (505) 820 2544</i></p>
<i>Cell: (505) 795-1597</i><br>