Northern San Juan • Entered by Carol Keeney on September 11, 2020
USFS Wilderness Solitude Monitoring
August 1, 2020 – August 31, 2020
Participants and Hours
| Pre Planning hours | 61.5 |
| Post Admin hours | 7 |
| Activity Hours | 5 |
| Participants | 21 |
| Total Hours | 173.5 |
Key Issue: Wilderness & Monument Designation/Protection
Activity Type: Stewardship (monitoring, sampling, planting, etc.)
Key Partners: USFS Ouray District
Landscape/area: Uncompahgre Wilderness (FS) (102214 acres)
Measurable Outcomes
Outcome 1: Trail/land monitored (15 surveys)
Short Description of Activity
We had 21 members complete 15 Solitude Monitoring Trail data sheets this month. At least one data sheet was completed for each trail on both a weekday and a week end, and some multiple data sheets were completed for some trails. We have currently surpassed our minimum commitment to the USFS.
Reflection/Evaluation
It seems the training on the protocol at the beginning of the season was helpful as data sheets are being filled out completely and correctly. Completing Solitude Monitoring on USFS trails continues to be a favorite activity of our members. Some go alone. Some go with a friend. We have had great participation in this activity this year.