New Campaign 2021-2022

Friends of Black Rock-High Rock is a 501(c)(3) non-profit established in 1999, dedicated to conservation through monitoring, education and outreach, site clean-ups, site restoration, and trail work in the Black Rock Desert High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails NCA of Northern Nevada.

“On April 11, 2020, due to the pandemic, Burning Man Project cancelled their annual event  in the Black Rock Desert that draws over 80,000 each year.  Within days of this unprecedented cancellation there was a marked increase in visitation to Nevada’s public lands.  That increase continued all summer long.  The Black Rock Desert has been particularly hard hit, with groups of all sizes camping at popular sites nearly every weekend.  Some of these sites sustained damages beyond simple repair.  One thing we have learned:  It is clear people will continue to use public lands and there is a clear need for organized and credible support for those users.  Needless to say, we must retain this treasured landscape for future generations. That said, your support is urgently needed. ”   

- Stacey Wittek, Executive Director

Support Friends of Black Rock High Rock's Field Team program for 2021  

HOW YOUR DONATIONS WILL BE USED

• Field costs such as tools, safety devices and dump fees. (we need a new magnetic rake!)
• Educational Outreach Materials  (signage, social media, postering)
• Fuel for our Work Truck (buy us a tank of gas!)
• Expenses for Volunteers  (feed a volunteer!)

FBRHR Field Team 2021 (Jun-Oct) FUNDRAISING GOAL $8,000

PURPOSE

Field work takes place within the Black Rock Desert- High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area.  

FBRHR helps mitigate the negative impacts caused by increased visitation and irresponsible use.  This project includes boots-on-the-ground work to education, awareness, site stewardship and other conservation projects.   Field work may include day trips to specified sites as far as 75 miles from our office in Gerlach

YOUR DONATION HELPS COVER COSTS FOR:

• User Impact Education (in the field with visitors)
• Site Clean-Ups
• Site Monitoring
• Site Restoration (for areas with deeper damage)
• Education and outreach in the field, including how to get involved!

FBRHR's Field Team provides detailed reports that help guide us to current areas in need and other areas that may require assistance from our partners in the region. With this team, we are able to help ensure a lasting landscape full of discovery for current and future generations.

Learn more about Friends of Black Rock High Rock blackrockdesert.org 

Thank you for taking part in #GivingTuesday - your contributions here @blackrockdesert and everywhere make a difference!

Thank you for taking part in #GivingTuesday - your contributions here @blackrockdesert and everywhere make a difference!