For Ethan's Eagle Project he got with the South Willard Water Company and came up with a plan to remove Sage Brush from around the large water tanks that hold and provide water for the community. If the Sage Brush are allowed to remain and grow large the roots can over time breach the water tank and cause the tanks to fail. If that were to happen they would need to be replaced, which would cost around a million dollars.
So Ethan set up a time for volunteers to come and work together to remove the Sage Brush. He had around 40 or so people come with tools and some heavy equipment to remove the offending brush.
Grandpa Burke's personal pile of Sage Brush that he removed. He was quite pleased with this accomplishment. Given he is such an old man now. Haha!
Ethan using my Loud Mouth to give directions to his many volunteers.
Aunt Jen and Shaylen were among the many who arrived to lend a helping hand. Unfortunately for us, Shay and I were the only ones to encounter a snake. It was at the same time and of course we both screamed like the little girls we once were. (shudder)
Ally helped man the volunteer check-in/out table. She kept a log of how much time each volunteer gave.
Ethan asked me to be in charge of Otter Pop and water distribution as well as photography for the day.
Ethan also had a Willard Firefighter come and be on hand to make sure that we someone there to help assist in the event of an injury, a snake bite and to watch over the brush being burned.
Proud Mom and Dad with their hard working boy
Some of the Sage Brush awaiting burning.
With the planning, preparation and time of the volunteers he acquired 115 hours and 23 minutes. He worked really hard and we are super proud of him and all of his efforts. Now on to the Board of Review!
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