New Paltz: Plain Road Boat Launch River Cleanup by Canoe/Kayak
ORGANIZATION: Riverkeeper Inc.
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Join the Wallkill River Watershed Alliance and Riverkeeper for a river cleanup by kayak/canoe of Plain Road Boat Launch on Saturday, May 5, 2018 for the 7th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep, a day of service for the Hudson River.
Volunteers will meet at the Plain Road Boat Launch on 33 Plains Road, New Paltz, NY where parking will be available on-site. We ask all Sweep volunteers to wear sturdy shoes or boots, clothing that they can get dirty, to bring a hat, sunscreen, a reusable water bottle, and snacks. Volunteers must bring their own boat(s),with Personal Flotation (PFD) gear, paddle, whistle, towel, shoes that can get wet and work gloves.This site is suitable for elementary-aged children with proper adult supervision.
Questions? Contact Riverkeeper at sweep@riverkeeper.org or site leader Robert Ferri at shale845@aol.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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Plains Road Boat Launch33 Plains RoadNew Paltz, NY 12561
DATE POSTED
April 2, 2018
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