Do you enjoy spending time outside and protecting the environment? Choose this exciting project overlooking the Walla Walla valley on the scenic Mill Creek Project! The event starts with a half hour college level presentation on the US Army Corps of Engineers Mill Creek Project mission. The presentation will focus on human-environment interface, highlighting flood control with intended and non-intended benefits/impacts. We will also address our responsibility to consider and address impacts to the environment as well cultural and social issues. After the presentation we will move to the field to remove internal fences that are impeding wildlife movement on the Mill Creek Project.
This project is also of special interest for students studying environmental science and engineering. If this applies to you, this project would be a great opportunity to gain valuable educational and work experience!
Work will consist of cutting or untwisting the wire securing the fence to posts, then rolling up the fence. The fence will then be put onto a trailer. T-posts will be removed with a T-post remover. T-posts will be sorted for recycle or further use and placed in the appropriate vehicle.
Water will be provided, but make sure to bring a personal water container and snacks as desired! Wear good shoes (no open toed shoos, sandals, or flip-flops), a hat, sunscreen, full length pants, a long sleeve shirt, and bring a jacket in case of cold weather or rain.
