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Great American River Clean Up By Mike Brune
Here’s your chance to help our beloved American River Parkway and learn some new fishing spots at the same time!
The Great American River Clean Up is coming Saturday, September 16th, 9am to noon. This is the annual opportunity for river users – and other conscientious citizens – to give a little back to the beautiful Lower American River that traverses our State capitol.
On that date, participants walk the shores of designated stretches of the river to collect litter and other debris in specially-provided bags. The event organizer, the American River Parkway Foundation (ARPF), takes care of the disposal of all collected materials.
The additional opportunity for fly fishers is to pick a stretch of the river you aren’t as familiar with, or haven’t ever fished, and undertake to learn it as you clean it! Combing the banks for debris provides an intimate way to learn access points, safe wading places, and ‘fishy-looking’ runs.
In previous years, ARPF has provided cold water bottles, munchies, and a nice t-shirt to early participants. Their website (www.arpf.org) has more information on this event, including detailed downloadable maps of the river sections designated for clean up.
Come to the September general meeting of Granite Bay Flycasters to learn of any organized Club participation in this rewarding activity. Otherwise, mark your calendars for the time and date – and get ready to help and learn the American River all at the same time! Club members (and others) in action cleaning up and having fun on the American River: |
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