Post by L Roebuck on Jan 28, 2006 10:48:26 GMT -5
BCI to co-sponsor mine gating workshop
Posted: 1/27/2006
Event Date: 4/24/2006
This class, to be held in Bishop CA, is designed to give participants hands on experience constructing high quality bat-friendly gates that will provide human protection as well as continued access to mines by bats and other wildlife. This workshop will cover mine-safety related issues, gate construction, and monitoring.
Location: Bishop, CA
Dates: April 24th to 28th, 2006.
Class Size: 8-12 participants; Depending on interest, need, and partnerships, we may schedule another workshop in the region in the spring or fall 2006.
Fee: To be determined by mid February based on finalizing sponsorships. Historically, gating workshops of this nature are $300 to $400.
Head Instructor: Ed Winchester, Frontier Environmental Solutions.
Co-sponsors: California Department of Conservation
Forest Service
Bureau of Land Management
Additional sponsors are being sought.
Logistics: Details are pending but should be finalized and posted by mid-February. Participants will be responsible for their own food and lodging.
Please send all inquiries to Dave Waldien at Bat Conservation International (512-327-9721; dwaldien@batcon.org).
BCI: www.batcon.org
Posted: 1/27/2006
Event Date: 4/24/2006
This class, to be held in Bishop CA, is designed to give participants hands on experience constructing high quality bat-friendly gates that will provide human protection as well as continued access to mines by bats and other wildlife. This workshop will cover mine-safety related issues, gate construction, and monitoring.
Location: Bishop, CA
Dates: April 24th to 28th, 2006.
Class Size: 8-12 participants; Depending on interest, need, and partnerships, we may schedule another workshop in the region in the spring or fall 2006.
Fee: To be determined by mid February based on finalizing sponsorships. Historically, gating workshops of this nature are $300 to $400.
Head Instructor: Ed Winchester, Frontier Environmental Solutions.
Co-sponsors: California Department of Conservation
Forest Service
Bureau of Land Management
Additional sponsors are being sought.
Logistics: Details are pending but should be finalized and posted by mid-February. Participants will be responsible for their own food and lodging.
Please send all inquiries to Dave Waldien at Bat Conservation International (512-327-9721; dwaldien@batcon.org).
BCI: www.batcon.org