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2009 Mokelumne River Cleanup to be held on Saturday, September 19th

August 27, 2009 -- "The Mokelumne River Cleanup is a great way to have fun while doing something good for our local river,” said retired teacher Karen Friis, coordinator of the 2009 Mokelumne River Cleanup. “This year we’ll be joining volunteers all over the Sierra as part of the Great Sierra River Cleanup and people all over the state taking part in the California Coastal Cleanup.”

On Saturday, September 19, people who care about the Mokelumne River will gather at four sites for the 2009 Mokelumne River Cleanup. They will work along the river’s banks removing trash accumulated through the summer months. Previous cleanups over the last 19 years have cumulatively removed tons of trash and recyclables. The cleanup benefits wildlife and water quality while keeping the river a beautiful place to visit.

Participants must register in advance.

The event will be held at four locations: Electra Road, the Highway 26 North Fork Mokelumne crossing, the Middle Bar area, and the Mokelumne River Day Use Area below Camanche Dam.

Volunteers for the Middle Bar, Electra and Highway 26 sites should register at www.foothillconservancy.org or by calling Randy at 209-295-4900. Volunteers for the Camanche site should contact Dave Johnson, johnsond@ebmud.com or 209-772-8337.

This year’s Mokelumne River Cleanup sponsors are the Foothill Conservancy, New York Fitness, the East Bay Municipal Utility District, and the Camanche Recreation Company and the California Sportfishing Protection Alliance. The Great Sierra River Cleanup is sponsored by the Sierra Nevada Conservancy.

Volunteers should wear long pants and sturdy boots and bring along work gloves, a hat, insect repellent, sunscreen, a water bottle and a bag lunch unless they plan to participate in a lunchtime barbecue for volunteers at the Day Use Area. Water and snacks will be provided. Flotation devices are recommended for those working close to the river’s edge. Properly equipped paddlers are welcome to help from the river at Electra, Highway 26 and Middle Bar. No pets or alcoholic beverages, please.

River cleaners under 18 are welcome if accompanied by responsible adults. Minors must have their liability releases signed by a parent or legal guardian. Copies of the release for Electra, Middle Bar and Highway 26 can be downloaded from the Foothill Conservancy website or obtained from the Conservancy office.
Groups are welcome to participate—please call in advance for information.
For more information, contact Randy Berg at 209-295-4900, e-mail randy@foothillconservancy,org or visit www.foothillconservancy.org/rivercleanup.