Volunteer your time – Ausable River Clean-Up Tuesday, September 8th in Peru, NY
The Ausable River Association (AsRA), in partnership with Adirondack River Rentals, is hosting an Ausable River Clean-Up Tuesday, September 8th in Peru, NY. The clean-up is open to all community members and visitors who want to volunteer their time to help restore and protect the Ausable River.
AsRA will be working with Adirondack River Rentals to remove trash in and along the banks of the Main Stem Ausable River near Carpenter’s Flats. “This will be a fantastic opportunity to get outside and clean up an important part of the Ausable River, helping to improve the health of the river and Lake Champlain,” says Jake Hill, AsRA’s River Steward.
Providing your own boat is encouraged, however, Adirondack River Rentals will provide sterilized canoes, kayaks, and stand up paddleboards to participants who need them. Bags and gloves will also be provided. Social distancing will be required when possible, and all participants must bring face masks in the event that social distancing is not possible. The day will be broken down into two shifts to allow for easier social distancing: 11:00am to 1:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Household members are encouraged to come together and share a canoe.
The Ausable River faces many challenges including climate change, road salt, invasive species, undersized culverts, and bank erosion. Clean-up participants will be improving the health of the river, allowing it to better manage these challenges.
The clean-up will begin at Adirondack River Rentals at 3004 US 9, Peru, NY at 11:00 am or 1:00 pm depending on your shift. For more information and to sign up, please email events@ausableriver.org and indicate which shift you would prefer.
Posted: August 13th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Peru News, Things to do in & near Peru.