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So here we go .. Down The River Cleanup is coming up fast out on the Clackamas River on Sunday September 12th.  All Class II+ competent river runners (but also lots of inexperienced river runners with a big heart) are cordially invited to participate. Help a little, help a lot -- we need you !!!

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PRE-REGISTER ONLINE

VOLUNTEERS:  
Everybody plays a huge part. Among other things we’re looking to fill these important positions:

• Anybody! We have 75 seats in our Event Raft, but they fill up fast!
• Raft Captains  (skilled in guiding paddle rafts to be in charge of one of the big event rafts)
• Kayak Pod Leaders (experienced leaders on class II+ whitewater who have first aid certification)
• Garbage Scows  (anyone who can bring and captain a boat with garbage hauling capacity – oar rafts, drift boats or catarafts work well .. we also need garbage scow riders to help onboard )
• Rower  (can row a raft but not bringing one)
• Parking Greeters (at all our four locations) and Shuttle Drivers 
• Garbage Sorters (at three locations)
• Hospitality  (serve up coffee ‘n bagels, make things nice for the scrumptious BBQ)
• Event Set Up, Stage Set Up, Stage Tear Down, Event Cleanup

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Down the River Cleanup on the Clackamas River 

Date: Sunday September 12, 2009
When: Sign-in starts at 9:00am @ Barton Park
Where: Meet at Barton Park

Register at: www.welovecleanrivers.org 

Need directions? Google Map to Barton Park  

What to bring: Your boat (kayak, canoe, raft or drift boat), pfd, whistle, water, sunscreen, appropriate clothing and a camera. We'll bring the rest!Volunteers will clean up the Lower Clackamas River from Barton down to Clackamette Park.  Each volunteer will be assigned to pod that will clean up one segment along one stretch of the river.

If you don't have a boat and plan to ride in a raft: Please  wear clothing that wicks moisture away and dries quickly (synthetic fibers such as nylon or polypropylene are good - no cotton or jeans!), sandals or shoes that can get wet, sunglasses, sunscreen & water. We will provide you with a PFD, paddle, raft and raft captain! 

Volunteer to help clean up trash along a stretch of the lower Clackamas.   Upon arriving at the event you'll be assigned to a pod that will scour roughly a 1-mile stretch. Hardshell kayakers, inflatable kayakers, rafters, catarafters, canoers, and drift boaters are all welcome! This is an event for non-motorized watercraft. Volunteers without a boat will be assigned to paddle rafts...but you need to register prior to the event! Rafts wil be captained by experienced rafters who will provide you with the guidance you need to safely make it down the river.

Shuttles will be provided for rafters to Riverside and Clackamette Park at the beginning / end of the day. Individual boaters (kayakers, canoers, driftboaters) need to arrange their own shuttles.

After a fun-filled day of river running and hauling out trash, you're invited to wrap up the day back at Carver Park for a BBQ, live music and awards!  Music this year by Jim Brunberg (of Mississippi Studios).

Event includes a silent auction and raffle to benefit We Love Clean Rivers, Inc., an organization dedicated to turning restoration into recreation.   

EVENT PRESENTED BY:
eNRG Kayaking
Clackamas River Basin Council
PSU Outdoor Program 

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For other sponsor info go to: http://welovecleanrivers.org/sponsors

Carpooling provided by brightneighbor.com 

Also check out the spin-off initiative by local artists taking place on Saturday Oct 24 -- the RIPPLE Effect www.ripplepdx.org or http://www.welovecleanrivers.org/ripple