The Vallecito Conservation and Sporting Association (VCSA) was recently awarded a $49,000 grant on behalf of Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Fishing is Fun Review Panel.
The grant will help fund the Vallecito Reservoir Marina project, which will include installation of two dock extensions and ramps, plus expanded public angling access.
VCSA was also awarded a grant via La Plata Electric Association’s Round Up Program. The program rounds a customer’s bill up to the nearest dollar, with the extra funds going to community grants.
VCSA utilized this award for more lighting on the marina main building dock, as well as flush-mounted lighting on the slips for safety.
VCSA’s goal is relieving the burden and responsibilities of under-staffed agencies in the region, in order to improve recreation opportunities, benefit the community, and help secure local forest, wilderness, and waterbodies for future generations.
For more information, contact Lisa Bourque at 903-4417 or lisabourque@yahoo.com.
The Vallecito Conservation and Sporting Association (VCSA) has acquired 12 youth bows for an upcoming 3D Archery Shoot from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 20. The first 12 children to register will be awarded bows and hands-on instruction at the event.
There will be 18 targets positioned in life-like hunting scenarios. The activity is open to both compound and traditional shooters.
To register for the event, get location information, and have a chance at a youth bow, contact Jared Hansen at 317-9407.
Seniors Outdoors has announced these upcoming activities:
Highland Mary Lakes/Continental Divide Trail loop hike will take place at 7 a.m. Sunday. This is a hike past alpine lakes through a high tundra basin with spectacular valley and mountain views. There are many waterfalls on the route. The cost of carpool is $10, and four-wheel drive/high-clearance vehicles are needed. The group limit is 15, and dogs are allowed. RSVP to Terri Wells at 259-0728 or terriwells7@hotmail.com.A bike ride for intermediate road cyclists will meet at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the south parking lot by Home Depot’s nursery and ride to Bread and back. The group will stop at Bread for coffee and pastries. The group will leave Home Depot promptly at 8:30 a.m. For questions and to be added to the email list, contact Helen Root, helen@northandroot.com, 505-320-3441.
A WW hike from the Colorado Trail’s upper trailhead to Gudy’s Rest will be held at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. The return is along the same route. No dogs will be allowed. This hike is for Seniors Outdoors members only. For more information, contact Mary Ray 505-793-2520, mary-ray@q.com.
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