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1 person is interested
Peekskill: Annsville Creek Cleanup by Kayak
ORGANIZATION: Riverkeeper Inc.
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1 person is interested
REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peekskill-annsville-creek-cleanup-by-kayak-registration-33148078796
Join Hudson River Expeditions and Riverkeeper for a cleanup of Annsville Creek by Kayak on Saturday May 6, 2017 for the 6th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep, a day of service for the Hudson River.
Volunteers will meet at Hudson River Expedition's Peekskill location ( 1 Annsville Cir, Peekskill, NY 10566). Boats, PFD, and paddles will be provided free of charge by Hudson River Expeditions, however, if volunteers have their own, they are encouraged to bring them to Sweep. At this Sweep site, we ask volunteers to wear water shoes, clothes they can get dirty, and to bring a hat, reusable water bottle, and snacks. Volunteers will be cleaning up from inside kayaks, however, its highly likely volunteers will get at least a little wet during the project. If participants have a dry-suit, dry-pants, waders, or a wet-suit, they are strongly encouraged to bring these as well to ensure a more comfortable Sweep experience. Volunteers should bring a towel and alternative shoes and clothing in case they do get wet.
Questions? Contact Riverkeeper at sweep@riverkeeper.org or site leaders Brian Grahn at brian@hudsonriverexpeditions.com and Makiko Parsons at maki@hudsonriverexpeditions.com.
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About Riverkeeper Inc.
Location:
20 Secor Road, Ossining, NY 10562, US
Mission Statement
Riverkeeper's mission is to protect the Hudson River and the drinking water supply for 9 million New York City and Hudson Valley residents.
Description
Riverkeeper's mission is to protect the environmental, recreational and commercial integrity of the Hudson River and its tributaries, and to safeguard the water supply for 9 million people in New York City and he Hudson Valley.
Major ongoing campaigns include Close Indian Point, Crude Oil Transport Risks and Hudson River Water Quality.
Since our founding in 1966, our organization has championed the rights of citizens to stop pollution, and reclaim waterways for swimming, fishing and other public uses. We have brought hundreds of polluters to justice and helped found the Keeper movement that now boasts over 200 organizations worldwide devoted to protecting local waterways.
Investigations and cases often start with a simple phone call or e-mail from a citizen watchdog, or someone hailing our patrol boat out on the river with a tip. On the river, Capt. John Lipscomb patrols the 150-mile Hudson River Estuary from New York City to Waterford monthly, to investigate and stop pollution.
We serve a diverse population, from urban dwellers residing in New York City to local fishermen and working class families who live and work in the rural Hudson Valley.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Hudson River Expeditions1 Annsville CircleCortlandt Manor, NY 10566
DATE POSTED
April 12, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
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REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 15