River clean up - please help:

[AndyS]

I will be there with my canoe, I was thinking of also taking my 14ft. cartop Grumman but it may draft too deep full of tires. I talked to the young man on the phone, he is already considering the North Branch and the main stem of the Raritan.

Not calling for an official Meet and Greet but it should be on the table for next year.

Maybe if a pool is run at a M&G half or all should be donated to people like this, he has to pay to dispose of the tires and thats not cheap, he got one $100.00 donation and he is doing back flips about it. Think about if the dams come down on the Millstone, the clean up needed there, or maybe next year we can start one on the Passaic starting near Berkley Heights.

We can't let these guys down, people to bring water or food or to shuttle cars, every little bit helps. I feel bad that I am just now finding out about this.

On Sunday August 18th we will be hosting our followup event "Double Down"! Launch time for all teams is 9am at the old white bridge in Neshanic Station. We encourage all volunteers to arrive between 8:00 and 8:30 for sign-in and our breakfast meet and greet. We will provide breakfast, and water/snacks during volunteer hours. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty. If you have a canoe or kayak and would like to join one of our river teams, or if you prefer to be on our ground team write us a note or email Joe at jdavid979@yahoo.com so we can add you to our roster. This time around we expect to get WET!...and double our 101 tire total from 7/27! Come on out and let's "Double Down"!!!
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[AndyS]

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[AndyS]

EVERYONE meets in the Neshanic flea market parking lot, (church paking lot)

Team 1: Neshanic to River road bridge in Flagtown

Team 2: River road bridge in Flagtown to the confluence of the North and South branch

Team 3: Roberts St in Raritan to the Nevius St. bridge.

I may pick Roberts St since I have the boat and canoe.

Questions............call Eric 908 963 6255

[kcritch]

Andy....This is a greeat effort. I unfortunately cannot make it....nieces engagement party down south this weekend.

As one who frequently wades that stretch of the NB in summer I would be all for helping out. I see those tires all the time.....along with other random large objects. The small stuff I usually grab and carry out but that bigger stuff you just can't lug out of there...and even if you did what would you do with it?

Great job getting the word out and I hope you get a few guys to stop by....even for an hour each would help. Best of luck and look forward to an update next week.

[AndyS]

Last call !