SOS Program Overview 2015
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GOALS MET THROUGH THE SUMMER OF SUCCESS PROGRAM: • Participants are taught the fundamentals of forest ecology and management • Positive life-long skills are enhanced and developed to increase future employability • A sense of ownership is developed among participants for positive community impact • Infrastructure and ecosystem management objectives are achieved on the STF • Meaningful minimum wage employment opportunities are provided to high school students
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SOS Program Overview 2015
- 2. MLJT USFS Tuolumne Mariposa Resource Advisory Committee (RAC)
- 3. The Purpose Summer Employment Contribution to the Stanislaus National Forest Education and Awareness of Natural Resources Work Ethics & Careers in Forestry
- 4. Highly anticipated by students…proven to be a pathway into a Forestry Career! No Accidents! Celebrating 14Years!
- 5. • Incoming Juniors & Seniors • Submit: – Employment Application – Personal Information Survey – Essay – Letter of Recommendation – School Transcript • Have reliable transportation • Interest in Natural Resource Management/Environmental Sciences • Ability to work outdoors among varying terrain & weather conditions • Adhere to safety protocols SOS Requirements Competitive Opportunity!
- 6. Botany Archeology Fire & Fuels Wilderness Preservation Trail & Road Maintenance Range Management Recreation Exposure to Various Disciplines
- 7. Flagging Sensitive Plants Pussy Paws (Common) Pansy Monkey- flower (Sensitive) Mariposa Lily (Common) Stebbins Lomatium (Sensitive) Kellogg’s Lewisia (Sensitive) Whiskers!
- 8. Building OHV Barriers Protecting Sensitive Plants & Cultural Sites
- 9. Illegal Dump Site Clean Up
- 10. Safe & Proper Use of Tools and Equipment •Weekly Tailgate Safety Meetings •Follow Safety Procedures •Adhere to Project Instructions •Communicate & Work Safely in a Team Environment
- 12. Navigation
- 14. Immigrant Carson- IcebergCelebrating the joy of a job well done!
- 15. Treadblocking
- 17. Employ and Understand Basic Restoration Techniques
- 18. Post Card Settings Leave No Trace Principles Summit Creek on the way to Relief Reservoir
- 21. Innovation and Excellence • Create and implement new system to streamline operations – Create Spreadsheet listing permits – Compare list to I-Web database – Submit mapped permits for GIS mapping – Create map allowing for easy response during wild fire
- 22. Presentation Skills Note: The crew often joined together in impromptu song during hikes.
- 23. The best lunch break ever….
- 25. Summer of Success….Inspiring Tuolumne County Youth and the Careers of Tomorrow!
Editor's Notes
- We just wrapped up this year’s “Summer of Success” program – a 6 week employment program for Tuolumne County Youth. This year the students were stellar – from the start of the application process to the very last day. Today I have the pleasure of sharing some of this year’s highlights with you.
- The Summer of Success is a provided by the Tuolumne County Forest Youth Partnership – a collaboration between Mother Lode Job Training, United States Forest Service, and the Tuolumne County Supt of Schools Office. Mother Lode Job Training is the Employer of Record and Handles all the Payroll, Administrative, and Disciplinary Actions of the Program. USFS provides the grant-writing to continue funding the program and the hands-on employment training, and The Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools provides the covering for the Youth to have work permits.
- To provide summer employment opportunities to Tuolumne County High School students. To assist FS personnel in implementing projects in the Stanislaus National Forest. To educate our young people on the value, the benefits and the meaning of land stewardship. To teach students work ethics and to educate them on careers in natural resource sciences and/or management. High School Students are employed for six weeks during summer. Along with building work history (which looks good on their resumes), these students are gaining skills, work ethics, and an appreciation for the beautiful forest that is in their own backyard.
- SOS – celebrated it’s 13th year this past summer. AND, thanks to the high safety standards of USFS, we still have kept our record of no accidents!
- In previous years the program was Recreation focused (campground and facility improvements). This year more disciplines were integrated, as Forest Personnel from a variety of departments gave of their time and expertise.
- Kyler is featuring the Whiskers that are used on Lava Caps to protect sensitive species. Lava caps host habitat for several sensitive species.
- Building barriers along an OHV trail to protect sensitive plants and cultural sites. Some days the railroad ties would need to be hammered into Lava Rock! These kids were impressive in their performance, and consistently exceeded Supervisor expectations.
- Cedar Ridge Illegal Dump Site Clean Up. The kids cleaned up around 8 truck loads of garbage from this particular site.
- SOS participants contributed to maintaining and repairing cattle fences.
- This is one of the last wilderness camp clean-up trips at Bear Lake in the Immigrant Wilderness. The students hiked 8 miles and contributed to cleaning up 13 sites on this particular day. And they’re still smiling!
- Campsite Clean Up in Wilderness Areas. When dismantling campfire rings too close to water, the students would remove the ash and scatter the debris in adjacent shrubs. The purpose of this is to deter campers from camping too close to lakes and streams. ( 150 – 300 ft away from camp.)
- A natural result was a new awareness and appreciation of the beauty that surrounds us.
- Summit Creek during peak runoff this year. Hike up to Relief Reservoir for campsite cleanup.
- Each day the Youth would write in their Journals – taking time to absorb and assimilate all the new things they were being exposed to.