Success!
Dexter Huron to Delhi Metropark
This spring saw two nice river cleanups and a clearing workshop. In April we hosted a guest presenter from the Friends of the Rouge to help train new and experienced HRWC volunteers. William Craig who co-created the Clean and Open method taught how to take out enough woody debris for river paddling, while leaving as much debris as possible for healthy stream ecosystems.
Earlier in May we had two river cleanups. A dozen volunteers paddled from Dexter Huron to Delhi Metropark. Simultaneously, another dozen folks on floatboats put in at Flat Rock and picked up debris down to South Rockwood.
A Little Work To Do…
Woody Debris Removal. We need a few more folks to help our newly trained woody debris removers. No experience necessary, but a willingness to get dirty and wet while being safe and helpful!
Stream Walks. Join us on June 9 (2pm) to learn how to walk the Huron’s tributaries and identify problems you see along the way.
If you’re interested in either of these contact Jason, jfrenzel@hrwc.org.
Thank You!
A HUGE thanks to REI for financially supporting the River Scouts programs over the past three years, and continuing that support this year! Thanks goes to Green Oak Township for allowing us to use your conference rooms! Thanks to Bill Craig for sharing his expertise and experience. Thanks to Schultz Outfitters for coordinating the Flat Rock cleanup (and buying hotdogs!). Thanks to the City of South Rockwood and Delhi Metropark for picking up the trash after we delivered it! Thanks to the Huron River Fishing Association for showing up in force! Thanks to Skip’s Canoe Livery for loaning boats for the Metropark cleanup! Thanks to Whole Foods for the snacks! And, of course, thanks to all the volunteers for your hard work, inspiration, and perspiration!!!