On September 22, 2012, members of Pack 307 of the High Mountain District of the Rocky Mountain Council completed a Willow Planting conservation project along the Rio Grande, behind the Alamosa Ranch wilderness recreation area. The objective of the project was to repair and reduce the effects of water erosion on the banks of the Rio Grande, while increasing riparian habit. On the day of the project, we had a total of 51 volunteers donate three hours (9:00AM to 12:00PM) to the accomplishment of this project. This group included 22 scouts, 3 siblings, 2 den chiefs, 23 adults (parents and scout leaders), and our conservation adviser. We planted between 400-600 willow poles in vertical bundles along an approximately 550 foot section of streambank. The willows were planted according to guidance found in http://www.plant-materials.nrcs.usda.gov/pubs/idpmctn9299.pdf In addition to the hours listed above, our conservation adviser, Heather Dutton of the Rio Grande Headwaters Restoration Project spent an additional approximately ten hours preparing information, meeting with me, and cutting willows. I invested another approximately 30 hours researching proper planting techniques, willow growth and development, similar willow planting projects, preparing flyers, cutting willow poles, etc. Photos of the project are available at http://bit.ly/WPyJOl