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NRCS ACTIVITIES AT THE SCHOONOVER FIRE
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For additional information contact
Petra Barnes
State Public Affairs Specialist
720-544-2808-OFFICE
720-544-2965-FAX
www.co.nrcs.usda.gov
petra.barnes@co.usda.gov |
Media Alert 7/12/02
NRCS ACTIVITIES AT THE SCHOONOVER FIRE
| The following is a current project and/or
activity involving Colorado wildfires and the NRCS rehabilitation work.
Any publicity you can give to this activity would be greatly appreciated.
For further questions please call Petra Barnes at 720-544-2808 or email
Petra.barnes@co.usda.gov |
The Natural Resource Conservation Service
(NRCS) continues its rehabilitation efforts on all Colorado fires including
damage assessment surveys on private lands to determine what, if any, Federal
funding will be requested for applying practices to mitigate imminent (today or
tomorrow) threats to life and/or property (i.e., urgent and compelling
projects).
Through the Emergency Watershed Protection Program (EWP), NRCS
provides relief on private lands with imminent hazards to life and property
caused by hurricanes, floods, fires, windstorms, and other natural occurrences.
The program allows for the installation or repair of conservation measures that
control flooding and prevent soil erosion as needed to protect life and
property. Conservation measures may include reseeding, tree felling, repairing
sediment basins, and road culvert protection.
Damage Assessment Complete and Request
for EWP Funding Submitted
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Type of Work Planned:
- Reseeding on 101 Acres
- Straw Wattles on 36 Acres
- Sand Bags on 6 Acres
- Weed Control on 20 Acres
- Log Dike on 200 Feet
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Total Requested Funds:
$36,000
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Number of Persons Impacted:
320 at Shady Brook Camp (YMCA Camp)
8 at Fletcher Ranch
TOTAL = 328
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Number of Buildings Impacted:
18 at YMCA
6 at Fletcher Ranch
TOTAL = 24
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Number of Utilities Needing Protection: 2 Domestic Water Supplies
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Number of Roads Needing Protection: 2
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