Thank you to all who have participated in the Friends of Hope Valley
Workdays this year and in the past. You have made a difference.
Because of man's past impact in the valley, primarily due to over
grazing by sheep and cattle, the banks of the West fork of the Carson
river suffers the scaring and devastating effects of land erosion.
The use of off road vehicles, in areas where they are prohibited
have added greatly to the erosion. The rebuilding of fences to discourage
motorized vehicles in the meadows and the uncountable willow sticks
shoved into the collapsing river's edge have made a difference.
See for yourself.
The turn off to Blue Lakes Road is lined by old fence posts discouraging
off road use.
These willow sticks are two years old and holding the bank.
Further upstream you can see there is still work to do.
These willow sticks are just a year old but have lots of new growth.
Do you see your stick?
Last year FOHV partnered with Alpine Water Shed Group stabilizing
the bank using willow vertical bundles.
See our fall 2008 newsletter for details.
When you find this sign in the valley you too can examine the bundling.
Many thanks to those who have joined together to make a difference.
Please watch FOHV’S newsletters for announcements about upcoming
workdays. We hope you can join us.
