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> RIVERUPDATE
> June Issue
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> In this edition:
>
> Volunteer:  Conservancy Launches River Monitor Program
> Volunteer:  Help needed for youth education program - June 15
> Volunteer:  Potomac Heritage Trail Clean up - June 16
> Paddle Trips:  Discover the Potomac's hidden treasures by water
> Event:  Independence Day Paddle on the Potomac - July 4
> Event: Potomac Conservancy Members Picnic - July 7
> Event: Conservancy Coordinates Another Kayak Swap - July 14
> Workshop:  Learn about the Potomac's Aquatic Vegetation - July 14
> Volunteer:  Site Leaders and Boaters Sought for Clean up - August 4
> Volunteer: River Photographers Needed
> Thank You to Volunteers: Volunteers Restore Trail, Cast a Hook
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> Conservancy Launches Program To Patrol Potomac Banks
>
> This summer, the Conservancy is launching a new program to
> help protect the Potomac and its riverside lands from environmental
> depredations and inappropriate development.
>
> Our River Monitor Program aims to establish regular volunteer patrols
> along priority river sections that keep an eye out for pollution, illegal
> dumping, fish kills, tree cutting or other development activity that might
> pose a threat to the health of the Potomac River.
>
> To read a recent article about this new program from the Washington Post
> click the link below.
>
> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A29186-2001Jun6.html
>
> The Conservancy is seeking volunteers, preferably paddlers with their
> own boats, to "adopt" identified sections of river and commit to regular
> patrols to keep watch for changes to the landscape. River sections will
> vary in length and difficulty of paddling.  Along some sections of river
> monitors might elect to patrol their site by foot.  At a minimum,
> volunteers
> (or groups of volunteers) should be able to commit to one patrol of their
> river section per month.
>
> If you are interested in learning more about this program or want to get
> involved contact Matt Berres, Director of Community Action at 703.276.2777
> ext. 203 or berres@potomac.org.
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> Volunteer Help Needed For Youth Education Program
>
> The Conservancy is seeking several volunteers to assist with a large
> one-day youth education and service day this Friday.
>
> On Friday, June 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 150 eighth grade
> students from Pyle Middle School will join the Conservancy at
> three sites along the river to help pick up trash, remove non-native
> plants and clear trail.
>
> We are seeking volunteers to help as chaperons and educator
> assistants.  No education background required
>
> To volunteer contact Matt Berres at berres@potomac.org
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> Volunteers Needed For Trail Clean Up
>
> The Potomac Conservancy and Potomac Appalachian Trail Club are
> seeking volunteers to assist with a clean up of the Virginia side of the
> Potomac River from Roosevelt Island to Windy Run along the Potomac
> Heritage Trail.
>
> When:  Saturday, June 16, 9:00 a.m. to Noon (rain or shine)
> Where: Meet at Roosevelt Island (see directions below)
> Details: Bring drinking water and a snack. Wear sturdy boots
> and
> dress for the weather. Due to lots of stinging
> nettles, long
> pants are encouraged.  Gloves and trash bags will be
> provided.
>
> For more information or to sign up contact: Bruce Glendenning at
> bglendening@yahoo.com
>
> Directions: Roosevelt Island, Rosslyn, Virginia
> From Washington, DC - Driving:
> Follow I-66 across Roosevelt Bridge.
> Immediately after crossing the bridge, exit right toward
> George Washington Memorial Parkway.
> Follow Pkwy to entrance to Roosevelt Island parking lot on right.
>
> From Virginia - Driving:
> Enter George Washington Memorial Parkway east of Rosslyn
> and Roosevelt Bridge.  (Pkwy. is a divided hwy. with no entrance to
> Roosevelt Island parking lot for east bound traffic.)
> Follow Pkwy to entrance to Roosevelt Island parking lot on right.
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> Three Different Kayak Trips Explore River Treasures
>
> Looking for a weekend adventure, close to the city but away from the
> crowds?  Always wanted to learn how to kayak but never knew how
> to get started? Interested to learn more about your home town river
> and discover its natural wonders? Want to support efforts to
> permanently protect the Potomac River?
>
> If you answered yes to any of the above, don't wait any longer,
> sign up today for one of the Potomac Conservancy's one-of-a-kind
> Discover the Potomac kayak excursions.
>
> Each fully outfitted trip is led by Conservancy's naturalist guides and
> expert kayak instructors from Potomac Paddlesports.  Discover the
> natural beauty of the Potomac and learn the exciting sport of kayaking
> while supporting the Conservancy's efforts to permanently protect the
> Potomac's special places.
>
> Never paddled the Potomac before? This trip is a perfect way to get
> started.
> No paddling experience is necessary. It is a great outing for the whole
> family.
>
> A portion of the proceeds from the trip help support the Conservancy's
> land
> and water conservation programs.  All trip participants will also receive
> a free
> one-year membership to the Potomac Conservancy!
>
> Invite a friend and join us on the water!
>
> Pennyfield Lock Saturday Float Trips
>
> When: Every Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (May-October)
> Where: Trips depart from Pennyfield Lock, C&O Canal.
> Cost: $89 per person and all participants will receive a
> free one-year
> Potomac Conservancy membership. There is a 15%
> discount
> for current Potomac Conservancy members. Ask about
> special group rates.
>
> For more information or to sign up contact Potomac Paddlesports
> at 877.529.2542 or on-line at www.potomacpaddlesports.com.
>
>
> Virginia Foray Offers New Views for Discover Participants
>
> On June 23, the Potomac Conservancy will offer a special flatwater
> kayak excursion along a secluded section of the Potomac that will
> explore a mostly undeveloped section of the Virginia shoreline. This
> exciting
> trip offers an opportunity to paddle a largely overlooked stretch of river
> along the Virginia side of Watkins Island and explore secluded river
> islands
> and stream channels.  The route will traverse minor rapids and conclude
> as the sun begins to set over the Potomac. Don't miss this spectacular
> river voyage.
>
> This three-our afternoon foray is fully-outfitted by Potomac Paddlesports
> and is open to everyone who already participated in a Discover the Potomac
> trip.
>
> When:  Saturday, June 23, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
> Where: Trip departs from Pennyfield Lock, C&O Canal and ends at
> Swains Lock, C&O Canal.
>
> Cost: $69 per person. There is a 15% discount for current
> Potomac Conservancy members.
>
> The trip is limited to 30 people so don't miss out sign up today!
>
> For more information or reservations call (301) 515-7337.
>
>
> Evening Kayak Trip Explores Potomac's Night Creatures
>
> Join the Potomac Conservancy and Fairfax Audubon Society for a
> flatwater kayak trip to enjoy the natural beauty and urban wilderness
> of the Nation's River, at night.  This special Discover the Potomac trip,
> led by
> experienced birder, Greg Fleming from FAS, and Potomac Conservancy
> naturalist, Matt Berres, will seek out owls and other creatures of the
> night
> while exploring the night sounds of the Potomac River.
>
> When: Wednesday, July 11, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
> Where: Trip departs from Pennyfield Lock, C&O Canal.
>
> Bring: Headlamp with new batteries, bug spray, and a red
> light stick
> on a string to wear around your neck.
>
> Cost: $89 per person and all participants will receive a
> free one-year
> Potomac Conservancy membership. There is a 15%
> discount
> for current Potomac Conservancy members.
>
> The trip is limited to 16 people so don't miss out
> sign up today!
>
> For more information or reservations call (301) 515-7337.
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> Celebrate Independence Day on the River with the Conservancy
>
> Avoid the crowds on the Mall and join the Potomac Conservancy and
> Potomac Paddlesports to marvel at the Fourth of July fireworks from the
> Potomac River.
>
> Bring your boat, food and drink, and headlamps and meet us at Fletcher's
> Boathouse for an evening paddle to Roosevelt Island. Canoes, kayaks
> and any non-motorized boats welcome. This is the best place in DC to see
> the fireworks - don't miss this unique opportunity!
>
> When: Wednesday, July 4, 6:00 p.m. till late
> Where: Fletcher's Boathouse, Washington, DC
> Directions on-line at: www.fletchersboathouse.com
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> Potomac Conservancy Membership Picnic Set for July 7
>
> The Potomac Conservancy's Second Annual Members' Picnic and
> Potluck is just around the corner.  Mark your calendars now and
> join us for a fun-filled afternoon of friends, food, games and activities.
>
> Check out boat demos from local outfitters and listen to some great
> live music from local musicians The Other O'Briens!
>
> When: Saturday, July 7, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
> Where: Carderock Pavilion, C&O Canal National Historical
> Park
>
> The picnic is free and open to all.  If you are a Conservancy member,
> pass the word and invite your family and friends.  Not a member?
> Come learn more about the Conservancy and meet fellow river
> lovers. Bike, paddle, walk or drive to Carderock and join us for an
> afternoon of river celebration.
>
> We are providing beverages, burgers and dogs for the grill and some
> other treats.  Help us round out the meal by bringing a dish to pass.
> If you last names begins with A-D please bring a salad;
> E-I please bring a dessert; J-S please bring a main dish; and
> T-Z please bring appetizers or finger foods such as veggies and dip.
>
> We are also seeking volunteers to organize games for adults and kids,
> help with set-up, take-down, and various other tasks.
>
> For more information or help out contact Jen Schill at 703.276.2777
> ext. 201 or schill@potomac.org.
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> Another "Kayak Swap" Set for July 14
>
> Based on the success and popularity of the our first "Kayak Swap"
> held in April, the Potomac Conservancy and Ski Chalet are teaming
> up again for another "Kayak Swap" at Ski Chalet this time at their
> Tysons Corner store.
>
> A "Kayak Swap" is an event where paddlers can buy and sell used
> sporting goods for kayaking.  All kayak equipment, clothing, and
> accessories in good condition will be accepted.  Admission is free.
>
> Sell your used gear and make a little cash.
> Buy good quality used gear at a fraction of the cost.
>
> "Swap" proceeds will benefit the Potomac Conservancy's
> land and water protection programs.
>
> What: Kayak and paddlesports gear "Swap"
>
> When: Saturday, July 14, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
>
> Where: Ski Chalet - Arlington
> 8338 Leesburg Pike
> Tysons Corner, VA
> 703.761.3040
> www.skichalet.com
>
> For more details on how the event works
> visit www.skichalet.com/kayak/
>
> The Conservancy is also seeking volunteers to help out the day of
> the swap.  Volunteers with paddling knowledge and/or computer skills
> encouraged!  To volunteer contact Matt Berres at 703.276.2777 ext. 203
> or berres@potomac.org.
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> Clean Up Coordinators Needed For Summer River Clean Up
>
> The Conservancy is seeking site leaders and volunteers with boats,
> especially motorized watercraft, to assist with a major river clean up
> effort at various sites along the Potomac on Saturday, August 4, 2001.
>
> A key goal of this fun, summer event will be removing tires and other
> large trash from the river bottom and hard-to-reach river islands. We
> plan to take full advantage of warm weather and lower river levels to
> extract dozens of submerged tires and debris.
>
> Site leader responsibilities will include helping to recruit and organize
> volunteers the day of the event. Sites will include remote sections of
> the Potomac in the vicinity of  Pennyfield Lock, Fletcher's Boathouse,
> and the Potomac Heritage Trail along the Virginia shore line and more.
>
> Look for more details in the July issue of RiverUpdate.
>
> If you are interested in helping out as an event coordinator or just
> want to get involved contact Conservancy Intern Maggie Rice at
> 703.276.2777 ext 211 or mvrice@wm.edu.
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> Conservancy Seeks Volunteer River Photographers
>
> The Conservancy is seeking volunteers with photography skills to
> shoot images of the Potomac, its landscape and wildlife and to
> help document Conservancy events.  Images will be used on new
> website www.potomac.org (to be launched in coming weeks), our
> slide show, and in other promotional materials.
>
> We are seeking photos from throughout the watershed, especially
> those special, off-the-beaten-track places.  If you have photos to
> share or would like to help us build our collection of river images
> contact Jen Schill, Conservancy Office Manager at 703.276.2777
> ext. 201 or schill@potomac.org.
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> Volunteers Help Lay The Foundation For Sustaining the Potomac
>
> The Conservancy would like to thank the dozens of volunteers who helped
> out during the last two weeks to restore important recreational resources
> along the River and plant the seed of conservation among the next
> generation.
>
> Volunteers Improve Popular Trails
> On Saturday, June 2, volunteers in Maryland and Virginia assisted with
> two important trail restoration projects in as part of National Trails Day
>
>
> In Maryland, Conservancy volunteers and area climbing enthusiasts
> teamed with the C&O Canal National Historical Park to undertake a
> major erosion control project at the Carderock Recreation area, covering
> exposed tree roots and filling in damaged trail near this popular rock
> climbing area.  Special thanks to Nancy Brown at the C&O Canal and
> climber John Gregory for help in organizing this important project.
>
> In Virginia, Conservancy volunteers, in collaboration with the George
> Washington Memorial Parkway, helped to improve foot paths at
> a popular fishing area near Chain Bridge.  Volunteers help build a series
> of stone steps that provide a key link to the Potomac Heritage
> Scenic Trail and the Potomac River.  The new steps will provide safer
> access to the river frequented by dozens of fishermen and hikers
> everyday.  Special thanks to Jay Johnston at George Washington
> Memorial Parkway for his assistance on Saturday.
>
> First Annual "Fish-In" A Success
> On Saturday, June 9, 2001, the Potomac Conservancy and the
> Middle Potomac Tributary Team, organized the First Annual Potomac River
> "Fish-In" fishing contest to promote safe fishing and to raise awareness
> of
> living resource and water quality issues on the Potomac.  Over 35 young
> people participated in this fun catch-and-release fishing contest at
> Fletcher's
> Boathouse.  Despite muddy waters from recent rains, participants caught
> dozens of fish including an award-winning 23-inch channel catfish.  The
> event
> was covered by News channel 8 and the Washington Post.  The Conservancy
> would like to thank volunteers from the Coastal Conservation Association,
> Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin, Izaac Walton League
> and several other groups who helped make this event such a success.
> We hope to see everyone back again next year!
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> RiverUpdate is a periodic e-mail newsletter for Potomac Conservancy
> supporters. It provides information on upcoming volunteer activities,
> river
> related events in the Potomac watershed, and other items of interest to
> those who care for and want to protect the Potomac River.
> Please forward to others who share your love of the Potomac River.
>
> If you are not currently a Potomac Conservancy member and want to support
> our land and water protection efforts, please contact us at 703.276.2777
> or by email at info@potomac.org.
>
> If you would like your name removed from this list please contact the
> Conservancy via e-mail at berres@potomac.org.
>
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> 1730 North Lynn St., Ste. 403
> Arlington, VA 22209
> 703.276.2777
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