 Keswick River Greta
Linda Furness of the Keswick Tourism Association has made a special request to our Club for help to clear unsightly flood debris, especially plastic, off the banks of the Greta and Middle Derwent at Keswick. Whilst other local bodies have offered their help and co-operation, canoeists are uniquely equipped and experienced to help reach the litter which is often awkwardly stuck between water and land. Your Committee have agreed that we should take the lead on this and do our best to help clear up this, our beautiful local river – the aim is to try and get this done before Easter. Sunday 13th March subject to water levels. Sunday 20th March reserve date if water levels unsuitable the week before. We appeal for help from club members – we need physically active, people to work in teams for different jobs - 1. People to actually pick the rubbish (often awkwardly caught up on low branches, etc.) – you need to be confident moving and working on the actual banks of the river, close to the river and perhaps occasionally wading where needed. Lots of fun for aquatic apes! 2. Bank support people to work with the above, to collect the rubbish and to wheel and carry it to assembly spots as needed. 3. Experienced paddlers in open canoes to transport collected rubbish down river. (some wading probably needed). 4. Experienced kayak paddlers to act as safety and rescue cover. Peter Knowles has agreed to co-ordinate - Please contact him if you think you think you can help. Tel: 017687 73686. (mobile 07899 750099) Email – [email protected] Comments are closed.
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