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Impact Report
| For plan | Youth Development (Chaves County) |
| Date | October 13, 2008, 4:58 pm |
| For Objective | Short-term Show short-term objectives |
| Impact Report | Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge Project The 4-H agent worked with personnel from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, World Wildlife Fund, and Boy Scouts of America on a state funded project to restore the Pecos River to its natural state. The project is primarily divided into 3 phases. Phase 1 consists of river and ground water monitoring. The second phase is salt cedar removal and eradication. Finally the 3rd phase consists of planting native vegetation along the river flood plain to restore river and ground water levels. 4 senior 4-H youth participated in Phase 1 which encompassed measuring river channel depth and flow, ground water measurements, and seining of the river to evaluate native fish species. Youth received hands on training related to river health, fish biology, and water conservation. Youth increased knowledge and skills related to service learning and teamwork, responsible citizenship, and problem solving as evidenced by willingness to serve, youths’ concern for water conservation, and youth assuming leadership roles related to service. Results were noticed by the agent as well as other adult volunteers and refuge personnel. The program officer for the World Wildlife Fund stated: “I really enjoy working with 4-H youth. They stick out in the crowd and are not afraid to take on challenges and leadership roles and opportunities.” The District Director for Boy Scouts of America stated: “We would love to do more projects like these with the 4-H youth.” Phase 2 of the project is expected to start this winter. |