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VOLUNTEER STEWARDSHIP PROJECTS

Every year, volunteers contribute hundreds of hours protecting, studying, and restoring resources in the Great Burn through activities such as: 
  • Animal and plant inventories
  • Trail repair
  • Naturalizing campsites and moving them away from sensitive areas
  • Monitoring and controlling weeds
In a typical year these are group projects and are lead by a volunteer leader.  Unfortunately, 2020 has been far from typical.  Concerns about Covid and social distancing requirements have caused us to adjust our volunteer projects.  In 2020 we are asking friends and families to "adopt a project" and complete your own trip.

AVAILABLE PROJECTS:
  • FRENCH LAKE
  • PEARL LAKE
  • WHITE CREEK
  • GOAT OBSERVATIONS
  • CAMPSITE CLEANUP
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FRENCH LAKE
St Johnswort inventory

GBCA volunteers spotted a St Johnswort infestation at French Lake several years ago, but we need more information before we can treat it. 
Project Timeframe: July 
Required Gear: GPS* and camera
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PEARL LAKE
St Johnswort inventory

GBCA and the Forest Service have been monitoring and treating an infestation above Pearl Lake for several years. This area was treated in 2014, but there hasn't been much follow up. We're looking for volunteers to survey and GPS the infestation.
Project Timeframe: July
​Required Gear: GPS* and camera 
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WHITE CREEK via CACHE CREEK
Invasive weed inventory and pull
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GBCA volunteers have been working in this area for nearly a decade, and have made a huge impact on rogue weed infestations in the drainage. 
Project Timeframe: July or August
Required Gear: GPS* and camera
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GOAT OBSERVATIONS:
Rhodes Peak and surrounding area
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In recent years, the Mountain Goat herd that inhabits the southern end of the Great Burn has experienced a startling population decline. Idaho Fish and Game and the Forest Service have very little information on this herd. Any sightings are appreciated- particularly to get a better sense of home range and herd size. 
Project Timeframe: This can be done any time of the year!
Required Gear: Camera, binoculars, GPS*
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BACKCOUNTRY CAMPSITE CLEANUP
Maintaining wilderness character
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Are you visiting one of the beautiful backcountry lakes in the Great Burn? Did you pick up trash? Shrink the fire ring? Pull some weeds? We want to hear about it! 
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*GPS unit is available for check out from Great Burn Conservation Alliance

VOLUNTEER EVENTS


​Due to Covid-19, GBCA has postponed all organized 2020 group volunter events. We're working on a great 2021 project lineup so please stay tuned!

​In the meantime, please check out our Volunteer Stewardship Projects to stay involved. 
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VOLUNTEER ADVOCACY

We also depend on friends like you to support advocacy efforts through writing letters, attending policy meetings, and voting. Please contact us if you are interested in speaking up for the Great Burn.

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