Summit Creek Field Day

The WATS/CEWA 5624 Spring 2024 class will focus on Summit Creek in Cache Valley, UT. Summit Creek is a left-bank tributary to the Bear River, just upstream of Cutler Reservoir. The project landowner is the United States Forest Service.

Course Logistics

Field Day: Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Complete the Participant Waiver (required)

Getting There

Important: Transportation is not provided. Parking is very limited along Summit Creek, so please carpool to minimize vehicles.

Carpool

Meet at Smithfield Lee's Marketplace at 8:00 AM.

Meet on Site

Park at the USFS parking lot on Summit Creek Road by 8:30 AM.
- Coordinates: 41.8693439, -111.7575455
- This is about a 30-minute drive from Logan.

Emergency Medical:
North Cache Valley InstaCare (Hyde Park) is ~20 minutes away from the field site.

What to Bring

Field Gear

Spring in the mountains can be unpredictable — from sunburn to snow. The forecast calls for rain. We will be hiking and working in small, cold streams. Please plan for:

Chest waders and wading boots strongly recommended (email Dominique Shore if you need help getting a pair).
Outdoor layers: coats, gloves, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, a dry change of clothes and footwear for afterward.
No open-toed shoes allowed.
Work clothing suitable for a construction site.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided (work gloves, eye protection, hard hats, hearing protection). If you have your own PPE, feel free to bring it.

Allergies or medical conditions?
Please note them on the participant waiver.

Lunch and Snacks

Bring your own lunch and snacks to stay energized. Please also bring plenty of water and a refillable bottle. Water jugs will be available for refills.

Resources

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