Montgomery: Wallkill River (from Thomas Memorial Park) Cleanup by Kayak/Canoe
ORGANIZATION: Riverkeeper Inc.
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Join The Wallkill River Watershed Alliance and Riverkeeper for a cleanup of Wallkill River by Kayak/Canoe on Saturday, May 5, 2018 for the 7th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep, a day of service for the Hudson River and its tributaries.
Once at Thomas Bull Memorial Park, drive past the dog park, veer right onto a gravel road, and follow it around a 90 degree turn to the launch. Volunteers will meet at the boat launch. Please park in available space leaving room for unloading at the ramp and for those moving through. Some vehicles will be needed to ferry participants back to their vehicles. We ask all Sweep volunteers to wear sturdy shoes or boots, clothing that they can get dirty, and to bring a hat, a reusable water bottle, and snacks. Bring your personal kayak, immersion clothing, and required PDFs for the cleanup by kayak, open to experienced paddlers only.This site is suitable for elementary-aged children with proper adult supervision.
Questions? Contact Riverkeeper at sweep@riverkeeper.org or site leader Archie Morris at securisamdartis@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.
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Wallkill River (Thomas Memorial Park)211 New York 416Montgomery, NY 12549
DATE POSTED
April 2, 2018
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