National River Cleanup Week 2007
The Bardstown Boaters Annual Paddle Pickup will be
held on June 9th,
2007.
Dear River Lover,
Last May, you and hundreds of other people led an
estimated 60,000 thousand volunteers in cleaning up
over 1,000 tons of trash from 100,000 miles of rivers
and streams across America. Thank you for making the
2006 National River Cleanup Week the most successful
yet!
Now is the time to gear up for next year's event.
After 15 years, our good friends at America Outdoors
have asked us to take over the reins of National
River Cleanup Week.
As the nation's leading advocate for healthy rivers
since 1973, American Rivers is excited to expand this
popular and successful river protection program to
even more watersheds, in many more communities.
Get details about next year's National River Cleanup
Week (June 2-10, 2007) by reading the press release
below or by visiting the new and improved website:
www.nationalrivercleanup.org.
We hope you will continue your participation by
registering your cleanup today! Remember, when we all
pitch in, America's rivers win.
Clean Streams Forever!
ROB PERKS
Senior Director for Outreach
www.AmericanRivers.org
American Rivers
Organizing Nationwide Cleanups
National River Cleanup Week (June 2-10, 2007)
Presented by Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
Volunteers Wanted:
www.NationalRiverCleanup.org
WASHINGTON, DC –
Millions of tons of trash wind up in our
nation’s rivers and streams every year, and
American Rivers is harnessing the environmental
passion and community pride of thousands of people to
do something about it. The nation’s leading
river advocacy organization is encouraging citizens
to take part in National River Cleanup Week,
presented by Green Mountain Coffee Roasters and set
for June 2-10, 2007.
This annual event, which kicks off a series of
cleanups across the country, falls during National
River Awareness Month next year.
Since its inception by America Outdoors in 1992,
National River Cleanup Week has helped to raise
public awareness of the magnitude of trash
accumulating in our nation’s waterways. Over
the years more than 500,000 volunteers have
participated in over 4,500 cleanups across the
country, covering more than 100,000 miles of
waterways. This past spring saw a record 422
cleanups, with an estimated 60,000 volunteers
removing trash from their local rivers and streams.
“A healthy river is a valuable asset to any
community, and we’re encouraging everyone to be
a part of a program that has removed over 1,000 tons
of litter and debris from beloved rivers and streams
all over the nation,” said Rebecca Wodder,
President of American Rivers. “A cleaner river
is a healthier one, and healthy rivers benefit all
the communities through which they flow.”
Not just a worthy cause, the cleanups also are fun
for everyone. That explains why so many environmental
organizations, civic clubs, paddle-sports groups,
federal and state agencies, and schools organize
these events in their local communities.
“You can’t find a more hands-on way to
get people directly involved in protecting the rivers
they love,” added Wodder.
Anyone wishing to organize a cleanup can do so by
first identifying a stretch of river, stream or
shoreline, and then registering the event online. The
website offers helpful tips for conducting a
successful cleanup, including how to recruit
volunteers and promote the event to the public.
American Rivers supplies trash bags for every
cleanup. To register a cleanup or volunteer to
participate, visit: www.nationalrivercleanup.org.
As part of its support, Green Mountain Coffee
Roasters is offering a free coffee mug and coffee
sample to organizers who register their cleanup
online by April 15, 2007. Corporate sponsors –
including Old Town Canoes and Kayaks, Perception
kayaks, Wilderness Systems, and Thule car racks
– are providing free prizes to lucky volunteers
who win various contests (best photo, video,
publicity, and student essay).
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Founded in 1973, American Rivers is a national
non-profit conservation organization dedicated to
protecting and restoring healthy natural rivers for
the benefit of people, wildlife and nature. American
Rivers has over 65,000 supporters nationwide, with
offices in Washington, DC and the Mid-Atlantic,
Northeast, Midwest, Southeast, California and
Northwest regions. www.AmericanRivers.org.
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters is dedicated to
providing the richest aroma and flavor, for the
highest quality coffee experience. Green Mountain
Coffee travels the globe to purchase the finest
coffees, batch roast them to peak flavor, and vacuum
package them fresh for your enjoyment.
www.greenmountaincoffee.com
