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Ymca Camp Moody Conservation and Management Plan YMCA CAMP MOODY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN 1 YMCA CAMP MOODY 1 The following individuals and organizations have contributed to this project: Steering Committee: provided insight and expertise in educational programming Cody Ackerman, Director of Outdoor School, REI Downtown Austin Megan Arnold, CFRE, Senior Director of Development, YMCA of Austin Jennifer Bristol, State Coordinator, Texas Children in Nature Network Barbara Deschner, Executive Director, Camp Fire Central Texas James Faerber, Program Manager, Explore Austin Ana Gonzales, Environmental Scientist, City of Austin Watershed Protection Department Yarda Leflet, Elementary School Teacher, Hays Consolidated ISD Erich Melville, Community Planner, NPS RTCA Thom Parker, VP of Facilities Management, YMCA of Austin Ilya Shmulenson, Director of Programs, Keep Austin Beautiful Brandon Smith, Natural Resources Coordinator, Lower Colorado River Authority Parc Smith, CEO, American YouthWorks Ryan Spencer, Manager, Children in Nature Collaborative of Austin (CiNCA)(Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center) Ben Taylor, Community Assistance Fellow, NPS RTCA Sarah Villarreal, Capital Campaign Coordinator, YMCA of Austin Drew Wells, Parks and Recreation Department Director, City of Buda Specialist Committee: : provided insight and expertise in the natural sciences Kelly Simon, Wildlife Biologist, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Steven Magnelia, Aquatic Biologist, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Mary Gilroy, Hays County Master Naturalists Tom Watson, Hays County Master Naturalists Jamie Kinscheriff, Hays County Master Naturalists Jo Korthals, Hays County Master Naturalists Leigh Jandle, Hays County Master Naturalists Stephen Ramirez, Hays County Master Naturalists Ina Alexatos, Project Coordinator, TreeFolks Audrey Stewart, Education Coordinator, TreeFolks Theresa Bayoud, Member, Travis Audubon Society Paul Montgomery, Member, Native Plant Society Linda Campbell, (former) Wildlife Diversity Biologist, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Ana Gonzales, Environmental Scientist, City of Austin Watershed Protection Department (SEE APPENDIX A: Participating Organizations) 2 YMCA CAMP MOODY conservation and management plan 3 Thank you to our community. When we approached the National Park Service Rivers, Trails and Conservation As- sistance (NPS-RTCA) program in July 2015 to request their expertise on this project, we were thrilled by their response to join us as partners. With their expertise in program management and building collaborations, we knew they were the perfect partner to help us get it done. A huge thanks to Erich Melville for the significant guidance, leadership and ex- pertise he brought to the project. Erich helped accomplish great things over the 18-mth project development cycle. A highlight of his work was showcased in the research and oversight of the first Greater Austin EcoBlitz held in May 2016. This will now be annual event held on-site, engaging citizen scientists in natural resource inventories helping the Y to gauge the ongoing health of the property. This plan would never have come to be without the amazing partners that gave so freely of their time, expertise, and resources to work on this project. The Y will be taking these recommendations into serious consideration as we evaluate ongo- ing development of site facilities and programming. Implementation has already begun on several key recommendations that will have long-lasting impacts on the preservation and restoration of the land at Camp Moody. Thank you for helping us to protect this beautiful piece of property. Speaking of the land, we would be remiss if we didn’t acknowledge George and Peggy Yonge who donated the property to the YMCA of Austin in 1999. As a result, we can now protect and share it with future generations of children and families, helping them reconnect with the natural world. Without the Yonge Families initial investment and donation of the property, this work and vision would not be possible. Gratefully, James F. Finck President/CEO YMCA of Austin 2 YMCA CAMP MOODY conservation and management plan 3 4 YMCA CAMP MOODY conservation and management plan 5 table of contents 6 INTRODUCTION Executive Summary 6 Vision Statement 6 Location and Setting 6 Camp Moody History 7 10 CONSERVATION PLAN STRATEGY Goals and Objectives 10 Public Engagement/Communication 11 12 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT - RECOMMENDATIONS Current Management Practices 12 Built Environment/Environmental Sustainability 12 Summary of Property Management Recommendations 12 Infrastructure 15 General Wildlife Habitats 15 Riparian Management 20 Erosion Control 20 Exotic and Invasive Species Control 22 30 EDUCATION AND RECREATION Field Trips 30 Out-of-School Time 30 Weekend Activities 30 Week-Long Summer Activities 30 Appendices A. Participating Organizations 31 B. Habitats 34 C. EcoBlitz Inventories 35 D. Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights 36 E. Camp Moody Case Statement 36 F. Central Texas Native Trees 37 G. Geology and Soils (NRCS) Soil and Geology Report 38 H. Functional Plant Groups: Colonizer and Stabalizers 38 I. Resource Inventory, Birds 39 J. Maps 40 4 YMCA CAMP MOODY conservation and management plan 5 ExEcutivE summary Physical and financial accessibility are at the heart of what sets Camp Moody apart from other similar natural spaces in Central Texas. Due to its pristine natural beauty and accessible location in the middle of one of the country’s fastest growing regions, Camp Introduction Moody will connect thousands of kids to the outdoors each year. With the ultimate goal of designing a space that is both functional and environmentally sensitive, the YMCA of Austin (the Y) solicited the help of the National Park Service Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance (RTCA) program to help develop a Conservation and Management Plan (the Plan) for Camp Moody. Camp Moody lies at the border of two regional ecozones: Edwards Plateau and Blackland Prairie, and the plants and wildlife species found on the property are typical of the region. The natural habitat is considered to be in good condition, which includes a healthy bird population, a healthy riparian area, and good biodiversity of macroinvertebrates found within the half-mile stretch of Onion Creek. There are certainly challenges to land management, especially given that much of the property lies within the floodplain of Onion Creek, which experiences frequent and occasionally damaging flooding. Land management recommendations include: on-going habitat, aquatic and riparian inventories and monitoring; replacing invasive species with native species as much as possible; and an overall preservation of the natural state of the property. vision statEmEnt Our vision for YMCA of Austin Camp Moody is an accessible and sustainable oasis, in the midst of rapid urbanization, where generations of diverse Central Texas families can discover and enjoy nature, and engage in activities that will improve their overall health. Our goal for the project is to create an 85-acre urban camp with trails, fishing and boating access, camping areas, wildlife observation, environmental and wildlife educational facilities, and other improvements. location and sEtting Camp Moody lies on 85 acres of pristine wilderness located along a half mile stretch of Onion Creek in Buda, Texas. The property is located 15 miles south of downtown Austin, and 70 miles from San Antonio. Camp Moody contains many features of the Edwards Plateau and is on the edge of the Balcones Escarpment (See Appendix B: Habitats) 6 YMCA CAMP MOODY conservation and management plan 7 camp moody history Prior to 1999 Primary operation as gravel pit. 1999 George Yonge donated the property (100 acres) to YMCA of Austin. His vision was for YMCA of Austin to turn the land into a camp that served the community and embraced the mission of the YMCA 2011 YMCA of Austin sold 15 acres in the southeast corner of the property to Hays Consolidated ISD for the future construction of an elementary school. They selected this site due to its location and because of the opportunity to expand outdoor education. aug 2012 YMCA of Austin hired Studio 8 Architects to help develop a master plan for Camp Moody. nov 2012 YMCA of Austin staff, board members, and Studio 8 Architects visited Camp Widjiwagan in Nashville, TN to study facility design. This Camp serves as a model for what Camp Moody could be. May 2013 Completed market research study, including 800+ phone interviews with current members, program participants, and non-members within a 60-mile radius. June 2013 Studio 8 Architects completed feasibility study, including individual interviews with top 20 donor prospects. oct 2013 YMCA of Austin hosted Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods, at an event at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower center to educate board members and community stakeholders on the importance of outdoor experiences for children. 6 YMCA CAMP MOODY conservation and management plan 7 Mar 2014 YMCA of Austin staff toured Camp Moody with key staff from Texas Parks and Wildlife to discuss potential partnerships. aug 2014 YMCA of Austin joined the Children in Nature Collaborative of Austin (CiNCA) whose mission is to lead the movement to connect all children, their families and communities to nature through innovative ideas, evidence-based resources and tools, broad-based collaboration, and support of grassroots leadership. seP 2014 YMCA of Austin met with the Executive Director of Taking Care of Texas whose mission is to spur conservation efforts that benefit communities, built on
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