Summer of Success

MLJT

USFS

Tuolumne Mariposa Resource Advisory Committee (RAC)

The Purpose

Summer Employment

Contribution to the Stanislaus

National Forest

Education and Awareness of

Natural Resources

Work Ethics & Careers in Forestry

Highly anticipated by students…proven to be a pathway into a Forestry Career!

No Accidents!

Celebrating 14Years!

• 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

CompetitiveOpportunity!

Botany

Archeology

Fire & Fuels

Wilderness Preservation

Trail & Road Maintenance

Range Management

Recreation

Exposure to Various Disciplines

Flagging Sensitive Plants

Pussy Paws(Common)

Pansy Monkey-

flower(Sensitive)

Mariposa Lily

(Common)

Stebbins Lomatium(Sensitive

)

Kellogg’s Lewisia

(Sensitive)

Whiskers!

Building OHV Barriers Protecting Sensitive Plants & Cultural Sites

Illegal Dump SiteClean Up

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

Sign Installation

Navigation

Campsite Clean Up @ Bear Lake

ImmigrantCarson- Iceberg

Celebrating the joy of a job well done!

Treadblocking

Responsibility and Appreciation

Employ and Understand Basic Restoration Techniques

Post Card Settings

Leave No TracePrinciples

Summit Creek on the way to Relief Reservoir

Interpersonal Skills

Project Monitoring &

Documentation

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

Presentation Skills

Note: The crew often joined together in impromptu song during hikes.

The best lunch break ever….

Awesome foundation!

Summer of Success….Inspiring Tuolumne County Youth and the Careers of Tomorrow!