Colorado Mountain Club
Blanco Ranger District Trail Clearing
To address trail clearing priorities as well as TRACS data collection on the White River National Forest Blanco Ranger District, addressing the District's trail system maintenance backlog.
White River National Forest | CO
Funded through contributions from guests of Vail Resorts, matched with federal funds from the National Forest Foundation
http://www.cmc.org
Conservation Legacy
Cutthroat Trail Construction
To employ four Southwest Conservation Corps members to construct Phase 1 of the Cutthroat Trail, three miles of trail to be located between Cascade Divide Road/FSR 579 in the east and Sigg Creek Campground in the west.
San Juan National Forest | CO
Funded through contributions from guests of Purgatory Resort and the San Juan Stewardship Fund, matched with federal funds from the National Forest Foundation
conservationlegacy.org
Conservation Legacy
Wasatch and Telluride-Area Trail Maintenance
To employ six Southwest Conservation Corps members to maintain high use trails on the Norwood Ranger District within close proximity of Telluride, Colorado.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests | CO
Funded through contributions from guests of Telluride Ski and Golf Company, matched with federal funds from the National Forest Foundation
conservationlegacy.org
Continental Divide Trail Coalition
Continental Divide Trail Maintenance on the White River National Forest
To rehabilitate and maintain a high-volume one-mile segment of the Continental Divide Trail that has suffered from the results of erosion and high-use by engaging Latino Outdoors and Native Women's Wilderness members in a one-day stewardship event.
White River National Forest | CO
Funded through contributions from guests of Vail Resorts, matched with federal funds from the National Forest Foundation
http://www.continentaldividetrail.org
Cottonwood Canyons Foundation
2020 Community Watershed Stewardship Program
To continue a volunteer, community, and partnership driven stewardship program focusing on invasive weeds mitigation, trail maintenance, and restoration in the Cottonwood Canyons and Millcreek Canyon.
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest | UT
Funded through contributions from guests of Snowbird Resort, matched with federal funds from the National Forest Foundation
http://www.cottonwoodcanyons.org
Eagle River Watershed Council
Wearyman Creek Watershed Restoration
To rehabilitate the deteriorating upper section of Wearyman Creek Road to correct drainage issues and assess serious degradation of the lower section of Wearyman Creek Road through data collection, assessment, & subsequent project design.
White River National Forest | CO
Funded through contributions from guests of Vail Resorts, matched with federal funds from the National Forest Foundation
http://www.erwc.org
Eagle Summit Wilderness Alliance
2020 Infestation Management Project: Expanded Suppression of Noxious Weeds in Wilderness Areas
To control and suppress the spread of noxious weeds in three wilderness areas of Summit and Eagle Counties by treating invasive species infestations, locating new infestations and educating the public on the problem.
White River National Forest | CO
Funded through contributions from guests of Vail Resorts, matched with federal funds from the National Forest Foundation
http://www.fenw.org
EarthCorps
Colonel Bob Trail Work on the Olympic National Forest
To employ up to twelve young adult corps members (two crews of six) to complete critical trail maintenance on the Colonel Bob Trail in the Olympic National Forest near Quinault, WA.
Olympic National Forest | WA
Funded through contributions from guests of Lake Quinault Lodge
http://www.earthcorps.org
Friends of Pathways
Cache Creek and Game Creek Trail Improvements
To improve trail conditions on two of the most popular trails in Jackson WY, Friends of Pathways will employee a Youth Trail Crew and hire an MCC Crew to work closely with the Bridger-Teton National Forest to address a vital backlog of maintenance.
Bridger-Teton National Forest |
Funded through contributions from guests of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, matched with federal funds from the National Forest Foundation
http://www.friendsofpathways.org
Friends of the Bridger-Teton
2020 Bridger Teton Stewardship Projects
To employ volunteers in on-the-ground improvement projects on high priority projects across the Bridger-Teton National Forest.
Bridger-Teton National Forest | WY
Funded through contributions from guests of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and Snow King Resort, matched with federal funds from the National Forest Foundation
http://www.btfriends.org
Friends of the Dillon Ranger District
Tenderfoot Trail System and Indiana Creek Aquatic Organism Passage & Restoration Projects
To improve the Town of Breckenridge's municipal drinking water supply, improve access for wildlife protection and mitigation activities and to construct up to two miles of the Tenderfoot Mountain Trail in the Dillon Ranger District.
White River National Forest | CO
Funded through contributions from guests of Vail Resorts, matched with federal funds from the National Forest Foundation
http://www.fdrd.org
Friends of the Dillon Ranger District
2020 Forest Stewards Program
To implement on-the-ground volunteer and youth projects with the goals of maintaining and restoring natural resources, improving the quality of multiple recreationists' experiences, and minimizing threats to the National Forest.
White River National Forest | CO
Funded through contributions from guests of Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, Vail Resorts, and Copper Mountain, matched with federal funds from the National Forest Foundation
http://www.fdrd.org
MobilizeGreen
MobilizeGreen Recreation, Wilderness and Trails Interns
To engage interns in the management of public lands, working on recreation, trails, and wilderness programs. The interns will gain skills in public land management while conducting projects that protect and improve natural resources.
White River National Forest | CO
Funded through contributions from guests of Vail Resorts, matched with federal funds from the National Forest Foundation
http://www.https://www.mobilizegreen.org
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers
2020 Volunteer Projects
To engage more than 550 volunteers to accomplish trail and conversation projects on the Sopris, Rifle and Eagle Ranger Districts in 2020 by organizing and implementing four large public projects and 25 Group Adult/Youth Work Days.
White River National Forest | CO
Funded through contributions from guests of Vail Resorts, matched with federal funds from the National Forest Foundation
http://www.rfov.org
Rocky Mountain Youth Corps - Colorado
Youth Leadership in Forest Conservation
To engage Rocky Mountain Youth Corps crews to accomplish USFS priorities on priority project areas on the White River National Forest over the course of 25 crew weeks. The RMYC crews gain valuable skills while completing meaningful service.
White River National Forest | CO
Funded through contributions from guests of Vail Resorts and Copper Mountain, matched with federal funds from the National Forest Foundation
http://www.rockymountainyouthcorps.org
San Juan Trail Riders
Columbine Ranger District Motorized Trail Maintenance
To engage volunteers in clearing and general maintenance of multi-use trails in the Columbine Ranger District, particularly those open to motorized use in Beaver Meadows and the Hermosa Creek Drainage.
San Juan National Forest | CO
Funded through contributions to the San Juan Stewardship Fund, matched with federal funds from the National Forest Foundation
http://www.sanjuantrailriders.org/
Summit County
East Zone Invasive Plant Control, Year 3
To reduce and/or eradicate noxious weeds on USFS properties located within Summit County, Colorado and prevent the displacement of native plants and wildlife.
White River National Forest | CO
Funded through contributions from guests of Vail Resorts, matched with federal funds from the National Forest Foundation
www.summitcountyco.gov
Trails 2000
Cutthroat Trail Construction
To provide trail clearing work associated with Cutthroat Trail Construction on the San Juan National Forest.
San Juan National Forest | CO
Funded through contributions from guests of Purgatory Resort matched with federal funds from the National Forest, and other contributions to the San Juan Stewardship Fund Foundation
www.trails2000.org
Vail Valley Mountain Bike Association
Eagle County Adopt A Trail and Cougar Ridge Trail Restoration
To lead volunteers in trail maintenance and restoration projects on trails in Eagle County and to reroute unsustainable sections of the Cougar Ridge Trail in Minturn.
White River National Forest | CO
Funded through contributions from guests of Vail Resorts, matched with federal funds from the National Forest Foundation
https://www.vvmta.org/
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado
White River National Forest 2020 Recreation and Habitat Enhancements
To improve recreational trails and wildlife habitat in the White River National Forest, Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado will engage 115 volunteers on three stewardship projects in partnership with local user groups.
White River National Forest | CO
Funded through contributions from guests of Vail Resorts and Copper Mountain, matched with federal funds from the National Forest Foundation
http://www.voc.org
Walking Mountains Science Center
Natural Resource Internship and Community Conservation Program
To successfully partner with the Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District in restoring and enhancing landscapes while engaging high school interns and local volunteers.
White River National Forest | CO
Funded through contributions from guests of Vail Resorts, matched with federal funds from the National Forest Foundation
http://www.walkingmountains.org
Wilderness Workshop
Habitat Restoration Program
To partner with the Forest Service on restoration projects to accomplish two important goals: providing on the ground benefits to ecosystems and deepening the connection of local residents to surrounding public lands.
White River National Forest | CO
Funded through contributions from guests of Vail Resorts, matched with federal funds from the National Forest Foundation
http://www.wildernessworkshop.org
Wildlands Restoration Volunteers
Hippo Trail Reroute Phase II
To engage diverse community volunteers in re-routing a critical non-motorized Continental Divide Connector Trail away from a sensitive sub-alpine wetland and creek as recommended in the 2011 White River National Forest Travel Management Plan.
White River National Forest | CO
Funded through contributions from guests of Vail Resorts and Copper Mountain, matched with federal funds from the National Forest Foundation
http://www.wlrv.org