GIVING TUESDAY 2023- DRIVE US TO OUR GOAL!
As you know, SPRING MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY supports public lands management through formal agreements that provide staff and volunteers for federal agencies, in capacities that often aren’t covered by tax dollars. In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Hilary’s fury, dropping the equivalent of the mountain’s annual rainfall in just 48 hours, the restoration of the hard-hit Mt. Charleston area of the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area became a critical mission for our Go Mt Charleston work. SPRING MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY leads the charge in aiding the US Forest Service post-storm, and your support this #GivingTuesday is vital to this cause, aiming to raise $40,000 in order to purchase a reliable pickup truck.
The storm’s havoc has
identified an urgent need for a 4×4 pickup truck, essential for our
staff’s ability to work and manage volunteer projects at the
mountain’s most popular sites and trails that have been devastated
by flood damage. This vehicle represents more than mere
transportation; it’s the cornerstone of our commitment to forest
restoration and safeguarding the fragile Sky Island ecosystem. With
it, we’ll also be able to expand year-round educational programs and
volunteer opportunities, ensuring access in all weather and road
conditions. Your contribution
will directly impact our ability to restore trails, replant
vegetation, provide environmental education in the field, and
safeguard this alpine oasis.
Over the past year,
your generosity empowered us to engage 1,369 volunteers, plant 6,000
trees, remove 11,000 pounds of litter, and conduct 127 educational
programs. Additionally, our Go Mt Charleston website and social
media accounts have an online reach of over 6 million annually, and
our ability to provide timely updates and information from the field
are essential for the public before coming to the mountain. Your
donations sustain these vital initiatives, allowing us to continue
this impactful work for the preservation of Mt. Charleston, and this
truck will ensure we are able to support our partners in
restoration, cleanup, and conservation efforts.
Join us in this endeavor! We couldn’t steer this project without you and your contribution, no matter the size, helps us secure the means to expand our programs and work effectively in all conditions. Together, let’s ensure the effective restoration and preservation of Mt. Charleston’s beauty while building our educational and volunteer programs. Will you help us reach our goal? Every donation makes a difference!
Giving Tuesday is November 28, but you can donate today and be a part of the restoration journey!
Check out these before and after images of the work our staff and volunteers have already accomplished!
