Northern San Juan • Entered by Robyn Cascade on November 14, 2019
NSJBB ~ Bighorn Sheep presentation & citizen science
October 4, 2019
Participants and Hours
| Pre Planning hours | 8 |
| Post Admin hours | 6 |
| Activity Hours | 2 |
| Participants | 14 |
| Total Hours | 42 |
Key Issue: Wildlife Protection
Activity Type: Trainings (WALTS, CAREs/GLOWs, research, conferences, workshops, etc.)
Key Partners: Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (Dan Parkinson;) Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society (Terry Meyers) & Mountain Studies Institute
Landscape/area: Uncompahgre National Forest (951767 acres)
Short Description of Activity
Dan Parkinson and Terry Meyers presented to our Broadband regarding the population of Bighorn Sheep in our region, the concern regarding transmission of disease from domestic sheep (grazing in Bighorn habitat) to Bighorn and opportunities for citizen science engagement.
Reflection/Evaluation
The presentation was excellent and educational. One member was so excited that she has chosen to take a leadership role in coordinating this stewardship project for our Broadband and for regional partner organizations!! Working with Terry and Dan is fabulous and so easy!!!