Queensbury: Big Boom Cleanup at 57 Channels Road by Water

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ORGANIZATION: Riverkeeper Inc.

Riverkeeper Sweep

REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queensbury-big-boom-cleanup-at-57-channels-road-by-water-registration-59234358561

Join SUNY Adirondack and Riverkeeper for by a cleanup in Queensbury of the Big Boom from 57 Channels Road by canoe/kayak on Saturday, May 4, 2019 for the 8th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep, a day of service for the Hudson River and its tributaries.

Volunteers will meet at the end of Twin Channels Road where parking will be available. Please do not block private homes when parking. We ask all Sweep volunteers to wear sturdy shoes, boots, clothing that they can get dirty, and to bring work gloves, a hat, work gloves, a reusable water bottle, and snacks.

Paddlers must bring their own canoe or kayak and PFDs. Please bring appropriate gear such as wetsuits, drysuits, waders, non-cotton layers, shells, and shoes to walk in the water. Volunteers will be cleaning up from inside kayaks, however, its highly likely volunteers will get at least a little wet during the project. On the water,volunteers should bring a towel and alternative shoes and clothing in case they do get wet.

This site is not appropriate for elementary age children with proper adult supervision.

Questions? Contact Riverkeeper at sweep@riverkeeper.org or site leader Robert at weinmanr@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 04, 2019
08:00 AM - 01:00 PM

WHERE

57 Twin ChannelsQueensbury,, NY 12804

(43.288536,-73.67674)
 

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  • REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queensbury-big-boom-cleanup-at-57-channels-road-by-water-registration-59234358561

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