Join Yampa Valley Climate Crew to restore wet meadow ecosystems using Zeedyk rock structures!
We will be working with Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust (CCALT) to restore wet meadows on working agricultural lands in South Routt. These ecosystems are vital for drought resilience, carbon sequestration, and wildlife habitat, particularly for the Greater sage-grouse. However, erosion has disconnected these wet meadows from the floodplain, resulting in decreased water retention and loss of wetland vegetation. They are at further risk of deterioration in coming years from varying climate conditions. By using innovative restoration techniques called Zeedyk structures, we will raise the water table, improve hydrological functions, and re-establish wet meadows!
Volunteers will meet at the Stockbridge Transit Center in Steamboat and carpool to the work site in South Routt. If you’d like to meet at the work site, please contact Ryan at ryan@yvsc.org.
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