Anglers that fish the Deckers area know how unstable those steep river banks are. Not only does this put anglers at risk as they descend from the road to the water, it also pushes gravel and dirt into a stream bed that already suffers from siltation issues. With the help of our conservation partner, the Coalition for the Upper South Platte, and with funds and volunteer power of our Cutthroat Chapter of TU, we are doing something to alleviate those issues. On five recent Saturdays we worked together at two sites to install new angler access steps. These steps are made from massive stones that will blend in aesthetically yet will stabilize the banks providing safer angler access and reduce siltation for improved river health. The area adjacent to the steps is now being revegetated. Many thanks to the CCTU volunteers that literally provided the heavy lifting to build these steps! This spring look for at least two more step project sites nearby.
Top Picture = Before, an unstable river bank across the road from Flies and Lies.
Bottom Picture = Same site, after new steps are installed. Revegetation is taking place now.