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A Great Moab Rim Restoration Week

    FEBRUARY 6-11th 2006

 

What Is the Moab Rim?

In the spring of 2005, The Nature Conservancy purchased the Moab Rim property adjacent to the Matheson Wetlands Preserve. Rising from the valley floor to the spectacular sandstone escarpment high above Moab, this 160-acre parcel supports critical plant and animal habitat, and offers a variety of recreational opportunities.  Learn More.   

 

Why Did We Restore It?

The Moab Rim’s proximity to town, and its huge popularity as a hiking, biking and jeeping site have made it a favorite for locals and visitors alike.  Inappropriate use over the years has taken its toll on this naturally beautiful spot.  There are also structures remaining on the property from its earlier incarnation as an “adventure park”.  Restoring this area to a more natural state benefits the plants and animals that rely on this area for habitat but and it also makes the Rim a more pleasant destination for those who use it for recreation. 

 

How Did We Restore It?

Moab Restoration Week was a collaborative effort between The Nature Conservancy and the Bureau of Land Management. A trained crew broke down the existing structures and volunteers and Conservancy staff helped to remove debris and perform other important restorative tasks, including:

 

  • Marking designated jeeping and biking routes with dashed lines
  • Restoring inappropriate biking routes by moving rocks, raking dirt and placing flexible closed trail signs in appropriate places.
  • Building fences
  • Dismantling biking jumps
  • Stacking lumber for removal by jeeps
  • Removing inappropriate paint

 
Moab Rim Restoration
Moab Rim Volunteers
© Joel Tuhy

Special Thanks                                

Thanks to contributions from many individuals and help from dedicated volunteers, we restored the Moab Rim Preserve's natural habitat and improved its public recreational areas.

 

We also owe a special thank you to the local businesses that supported this community conservation project:

 

Adobe Abode

Canyon Voyages

Lone Peak Hot Shots

Poison Spider Bicycles

Red Cliffs Lodge

Red Rock Bakery

Western Spirit Cycling

 

Moab Rim Still Needs Support

While Rim Restoration Week was a great start, proper long-term management of this area is crucial to the health of its plant and animal habitat. Contact us today to make a donation to support the ongoing preservation and enhancement of the Moab Rim.

 

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