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Annual Manistee Cleanup

When:
Friday, July 27, 2018, 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM
Where:
Upper Manistee River
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Renee J Penny
989-306-0781 (p)
Category:
Clean-up
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Capacity:
25
Available Slots:
23
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Join us for the Annual Cleanup on the Manistee River. The Kalkaska Conservation District has partnered with various organizations to host cleanup days on the Manistee River. Each year the District and partners will focus on sections of the river that are in the most need. 2018 cleanup days will focus on 22 river miles over 3 different days. Join us for one of the days!

Visit the District's website for more information on this cleanup event. 

Friday, July 27, 2018
Yellow Trees Rd to CCC Bridge. Approximately 7 river miles. Meet at CCC Bridge Campground in the morning. We will depart the campground after a safety meeting and carpool with canoe trailers to the launch site at Yellow Trees Road. Snacks en route will be available and lunch will be provided at the end of the clean up. If you plan on bringing your own watercraft and are willing to carpool please let Renee know. We hope to connect folks willing to carpool people/watercraft to launch sites. 

Participants should bring:
- Appropriate clothing and layers
- Sturdy shoes
- Reusable water bottle
- Own canoe or kayak, paddles, and PFD*

Participants will be provided:
- Gloves
- Trash bags
- T-shirt
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Canoe or kayak- MUST RESERVE 1 WEEK PRIOR TO EVENT.

*Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own canoe or kayak and personal flotation device (PFD) if possible. Watercraft can be provided upon request by contacting Renee Penny at least one week prior to the event.

Those interested in participating in the cleanups are encouraged to register on this site or directly with:

Renee Penny
Conservation Specialist, Kalkaska Conservation District
Office (231)258-3307
Cell (989) 306-0781
renee.penny@macd.org

 

 

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