Projects Completed by Rocky Mountain National Park Associates

Kawuneeche Visitor Center 1987-1990: Planning, fundraising, construction supervision, (Blackhawk construction), completed on time and on budget, $228,755.

Kawuneeche Visitor Center Exhibits 1989-1990: Planning, exhibit design and fabrication supervision, (Denver Museum of Natural History construction) completed on time and on budget, $81,990.

Moraine Park Museum 1989-1993: Planning, fundraising, exhibit design and fabrication supervision, (DMNH construction) completed on time and on budget, $244,000.

Baldpate Land Purchase 1990: Partner with the Conservation Fund and the Rocky Mountain Nature Association, $20,000.

Circle C Land Appraisal 1991: Fundraising, contracting, completed on time and on budget, $1,500.

Lily Lake Visitor Center 1991-1993: Planning, fundraising, exhibit design and fabrication supervision, (Condit Exhibit construction) completed six months late, but on budget, $158,700.

Sprague Lake Accessible Trail 1993: Planning, fundraising, (NPS construction) completed on time and on budget, $47,990.

Sprague Lake Picnic Area Accessibility Project, 1998-2000: NPS construction, $116,962.

Bear Lake Accessible Trail, Plaza, and Kiosk 1993-1994: Planning, fundraising, $91,490.

Bear Lake Accessible Loop Trail 1998-2000: (NPS construction) completed on time and on budget, $142,811.

Beaver Ponds Boardwalk Signs, 1994: Fundraising, (NPS construction) completed late but on budget, $10,000.

Coyote Valley Accessible Trail 1993-1994: Planning, fundraising, (NPS construction) completed one year late but on budget, $109,764.18.

Headquarters Irrigation/Sprinkler system 1994: Fundraising, facilitation, (Belmire construction) completed on time and on budget, $4,295.

Greenhouse construction 1994-1995: Planning, fundraising, construction supervision, completed on time and on budget, $69,328.73.

Greenhouse Endowment 1995-1999: $180,000 endowment. Expansion, 2004: $15,000.

Spur 66 Planning 1995-1996: Advising, contract negotiation, completed on budget, $17,500.

Shadow Mountain Lookout 1994-1996: Planning, fundraising, construction supervision (Susan Maxson and NPS construction). Completed on time and on budget, $43,814.

Wedge Properties 1992-1997: Advising, not yet completed.

Kemp Properties 1995-1997: Advising, contract negotiation, not yet completed.

Justine and Leslie Fidel Bailey Fellowship for Rocky Mountain National Park, An Endowment Project, 1995-on-going: Planning, fundraising ($250,000), implementation.

Indianhead Ranch: Restoration Survey 1994-1995: Planning, fundraising, contract supervision, (RMC engineering and survey), completed on time and on budget, $8,500. Phase II, 1999, Restoration design: $55,280. Phase III, 2000-2001: Restoration of Cabin #1005, $50,512; Cabin #1006, $41,748.40; Cabin #1003, $11,050 (Cornerstone construction). Restoration completed February 22, 2002.

Astronomy Project 1995-97: Planning, fundraising, completed under budget, $20,000.

William Allen White Cabins 1995-1997: Planning, fundraising, contract supervision, (RMC construction), completed on time and on budget, $140,884.60.

Lily Lake Accessible Trail, 1995-1997: Planning, fundraising, contract supervision (NPS construction), completed September 12, 1997 and on budget, $225,507.98. Accessible restroom, 2004: $65,447.

Quarters 48, 1995-1997: Restoration complete, $160,000. Planning, fundraising, contract supervision.

Wild Basin Lodge appraisal for acquisition: Completed August 1, 1998. $12,000. Acquisition unsuccessful.

Roessler property acquisition 1998: $400,000. Fundraising, planning, and cabin removal, $15,000. Deeded to 18.19 acre parcel RMNP December 28, 1999.

Holzwarth Ranch Historical Restoration . Mama’s Cabin restored October 25, 1998, $33,000. Additional $53,000 restoration of three buildings, 1999. RMC construction, on time and on budget.

Fall River Visitor Center, 1992-2000: Fundraising, planning, project supervision, $2,033,693, plus $100,000 for land. RMC (building) and Support and Services (exhibit) construction. Completed May 20, 2000.

Adams tract acquisition. Appraisal, fundraising, $280,000. Deeded 26 acres to RMNP Dec. 28, 1999.

North Longs Peak Bridge Reconstruction, $5,975. (NPS construction). Completed Oct. 1, 1999.

Lily Lake-Storm Pass Trail Fundraising $136,000. NPS construction completed Oct. 1, 2001.

Wild Basin Willow Carr. Land appraisal, $9,000. Purchase on hold.

Lily Lake Water Rights 2000: In partnership with the Estes Valley Land Trust, $60,000.

Sleepy Hollow tract acquisition Legal work and appraisal, $12,248. Land acquired, $313,000, Oct. 16, 2000. Deeded 32-acre parcel to RMNP April 3, 2002.

Seminar Center and Program 2000-2003: $926,000. Building complete, program development ongoing.

Adams Falls Overlook and Trail Reconstruction 2001: $91,000, NPS construction.

Mills Lake to Black Lake Trail Reconstruction 2003: $205,000, NPS construction.

Enos Mills Property, Scenic and Cultural Easement, 2002: In partnership with the Estes Valley Land Trust. $54,136.

Miller Tract acquisition 2004 Partners with RMNA. $1.02 million - fundraising complete.

Loch-Sky Pond Trail Reconstruction (2004-2006) $343,736.86. Fundraising complete. Project complete 2006.

American Conservation Corps, 2003- on-going: $100,000. Third season completed.

Endovalley Picnic Area Rehabilitation 2004: $62,700.

Stabilization of Wigwam Cabin (Phase I) (2005) $58,000. Fundraising completed. Tearoom structure stabilization completed.

20-acre Fahy Tract (2005) $847,427.39. Fundraising completed.

30 AED Defibrillators (2004-2006) $62,651. Fundraising completed.

Timber Creek Amphitheater (2003-2006) $560,964. Fundraising completed. Project to be completed summer 2007, NPS construction.

Lake Irene Trail Project (2004-2006) $122,230. Fundraising completed. Project completed 2006, NPS construction.

Howland Fellowship (2005-2006) $15,000. Funded 6 fellows/interns for RMNP and the RMNA.

Wigwam Tearoom Stabilization (Phase II): (2006-2007) $49,819. Fundraising complete. Project completion expected in 2007 to stabilize two small cottages and the homestead cabin.

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