Accord: Rondout Creek and Trail Cleanup by Land

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ORGANIZATION: Riverkeeper Inc.

Riverkeeper Sweep

REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/accord-rondout-creek-trail-cleanup-by-land-registration-33465914451

Join the Town Of Rochester Environmental Conservation Committee and Riverkeeper for a cleanup by kayak of Rondout Creek on Saturday, May 6, 2017 for the 6th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep, a day of service for the Hudson River.

Volunteers will meet at the Rail Trail Entrance on Berme Rd in Accord, NY. Parking in the Rail Trail lot is limited so volunteers should carpool if at all possible. We ask all Sweep volunteers to wear sturdy shoes, boots, clothing that they can get dirty, and to bring a hat, work gloves, a reusable water bottle, and snacks. This site is appropriate for elementary age children with proper supervision.

Questions? Contact Riverkeeper at sweep@riverkeeper.org or site leaders John Messerschmidt at nycgv27@gmail.com and Andrew Lewis at andrewlewisnyc@gmail.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

Community
Environment
Community, Environment

WHEN

Sat May 06, 2017
11:00 AM - 02:00 PM

WHERE

Rail Trail EntranceBerme RoadAccord, NY 12404

(41.78565,-74.229034)
 

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