The Arizona Game and Fish Department will be building and placing 50 Georgia Cube fish habitat structures into Apache Lake on Friday, December 13, 2024. We will meet at 3 Mile Wash at 9AM and will work most of the day until all the habitat is placed in. Hopefully finishing by 4PM.
Volunteers will be constructing habitat and assisting with loading it onto Department boats for install. This activity will include the use of some power tools such as drills, so small children will likely not be able to participate in this event. However, we welcome ages 10+ to come help out and see what we do. Volunteers should bring their own water, food, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, etc. Volunteers will want to wear closed toed shoes and clothes appropriate for December weather. If you have any questions feel free to email Lacey Schmitt at LSchmitt@azgfd.gov or Nathan Bailey at NBailey@azgfd.gov.
Though the Apache Trail (State Route 88) might be open, there is a section that is only accessible by high-clearance 4WD and UTVs only. It is recommended to drive up to Roosevelt on the 188, and head south on the 88 from there to get to 3 Mile Wash at Apache. *Please be advised, your GPS might take you on the 88 by default because it is shorter, I recommend driving up to the 188 and then south on the Apache Trail.*
The 3 Mile Wash is a dirt area that may require 4WD in some areas of loose ground. If you'd like to participate but don't have a vehicle that can park on dirt, please email me at LSchmitt@azgfd.gov before 12/12/24 and we can coordinate a shuttle from Burnt Corral.
Location: Apache Lake - 3 Mile Wash
Time: Friday 12/13/2024 at 9:00 AM - completion (4-5PM)
