Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers (RFOV) is already putting together our project slate for the Year 2010 and would like to hear about any project concepts you might have which will be suitable for implementation by volunteers. While we are focusing on projects available for 2010, any future project ideas are worth discussing. Hopefully you are aware of our organization, our mission, and our project parameters.
Since the inception of RFOV in 1995, we have conducted more than 75 projects in a broad range of categories: tree and/or wetland plantings, trail rehabilitation and new trail construction, wildlife habitat improvement, campsite or resource improvement and restoration, etc. In short, long-lasting projects. We also like to distribute our projects throughout the Roaring Fork Community of Rifle to Aspen, and 6 to 9 projects will be scheduled for 2010.
Volunteer turnout on RFOV projects averages between 20 and 60 volunteers per project, a number we hope to increase as we continue to build our organization. Volunteers are recruited from throughout the community and come from up and down the valley to attend our projects. Projects are typically one or two-day events and are held on a weekend. RFOV can leverage your ability to accomplish projects by supplementing with additional resources. We possess tools for most activities for 75 volunteers, a cadre of trained crew leaders (projects are sectioned for crews with 4 to 8 volunteers each), and a few experienced technical advisors to assist in design and planning.
Any project concept is worth discussing and developing, but ownership, easement, permit, timing or other project busting issues must be resolved before RFOV will schedule a project. Please return the enclosed form or call me by Friday, August 21 to submit a project for consideration (please pass this request along to anyone in your organization who might have a proposal - our list can always use updating). Once we have your proposals our Projects Committee will set up a site visit with you to scout the project and begin our evaluation process. Do not hesitate to call if you have any questions about our selection process or our program. Thank you for considering this request and we look forward to hearing your project ideas.
