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Thursday, April 8, 2010

Neuse River Update

Lower Neuse

RIVERKEEPER®

Larry Baldwin

1307 Country Club Road

New Bern, NC 28562

252-637-7972

252-514-0051 fax

riverkeeper@neuseriver.org

Upper Neuse

RIVERKEEPER®

Alissa Bierma

112 South Blount Street

Suite 103

Raleigh, NC 27601

919-856-1180

919-839-0767 fax

alissa@neuseriver.org

BOARD OF

DIRECTORS

Natalie Baggett

James Boyd

Richard Goodwin

Tom Hardin

Jeffrey Harrison

Mary Ann Harrison

Jake Jacobson

James Keith

Lucy Marston

David McCracken

William Olah

Sandra Parker

Ed Smallwood

Jim Starr

Gail Young

Don Webb

Proud to be a member of the Foundation? Get your NRF gear and presents here .

www.neuseriver.org

Saturday, April 10, 2010 :::::: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Rain or Shine)

How can you participate?
::Locate a convenient cleanup station listed below.
::Everyone is welcome the day of the cleanup. However, you can help us be prepared by taking a moment to register now.
::Each station has an on-site coordinator.
::Gloves and trash bags will be provided.
::If possible, please bring your own reusable water bottle and help us reduce our waste! We will have water available to refill your bottle, as well as disposable water bottles for those who forget.

Canoes are available at the following locations on a first-come basis between

8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Volunteers with their own canoes or kayaks are also welcome. (Shuttle service provided for the three access points below.)
::Falls Dam
::Lower Milburnie Dam (Raleigh Beach)
::Smithfield Town Commons

Non-paddling volunteers are needed to cleanup up trash along the banks of the river. Check in at 10 a.m.
::Crabtree Creek
::Buffaloe Rd. Canoe Launch
::Milburnie Dam Canoe Launch
::Poole Rd. Canoe Launch
::Hwy 42, Clayton Elementary School
::Smithfield Town Commons

About the After Party

::Will begin directly aftert the River Cleanup

::Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy a picnic on us after the cleanup!

::Hamburgers, hotdogs, chicken sandwiches and veggie burritos will be available starting at 2:30 p.m. for as long as the food lasts

Other Tips
::Dress appropriately for the weather and prepare to get wet and dirty.
::You may want to bring sun screen, a hat, bug repellant and a snack.
::All volunteers will be asked to sign an insurance waiver. You can complete your waiver early.

A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors

We would additionally like to thank Johnston County, Wake County and the

City of Raleigh for their assistance and support!

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Other Upcoming Events
-Plant Sale-a-Bration/ Celebrate the Earth in Smithfield: April 17, 2010 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Arboretum at Johnston Community College
-Planet Earth Celebration in Raleigh: April 17, 2010 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Museum of Natural Sciences
-Earth Day Festival in Durham: April 24, 2010 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. at the CCB Plaza downtown
-"Save the Neuse!" Benefit Concert sponsored by SweetWater Brewery and Harris Wholesale: June 5, 2010 in at the Pour House in Raleigh

Advocate l Educate l Protect

posted by Administrator # 6:44 PM

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