The goal of the SCA/USFWS Trails Inventory program is to provide the Fish and Wildlife Service with a comprehensive and accurate inventory of all trails on USFWS sites across the country. This is certainly an ambitious project as there are over 600 USFWS sites nationwide. This project will take us to every corner of the country, to high mountains and low deserts through bayous and fjords. We are all extremely excited for this opportunity as it provides the chance to perform an important service to the USFWS, expand our own knowledge and expertise, and experience many different parts of the country for the first time.
Local Service Day
During our week together in Boise after hitch 1, the entire team headed into the foothills to do a day of volunteer trail work with the Ridges to River trail organization. In 2010, SCA Boise adopted a trail loop called the PoleCat Loop and that's where we did our work this spring! It was great to turn in our GPS units and clipboards for a few hours in favor of work gloves, hardhats, and McCleouds. Our volunteer coordinator, Will, was an SCA alum and took the time to walk the group through the concepts and unique approach that Rigdes to River takes with trail drainage. With cool temperatures, a beautiful vista overlooking Boise, and good company, the day was a total success.
