Blue River Clean-up
Saturday, April 5, 2008 8:00AM
Come join your fellow fly fishers the morning of Saturday, April 5th, for this years annual Blue River Cleanup! As in previous years, we will be coordinating our efforts with the Lakeside Nature Centers Project Blue River Rescue. This is the 18th year for this project.
There have been significant and lasting improvements along the river. For example, the tonnage of trash collected in 2006 was less than ½ that collected during the 2000 cleanup. Last year we enjoyed wonderful weather and had a fun time while helping to make a real impact on this watershed.
Our site this year will be an area north of the soccer fields that are located at 99th and Blue River road. To get there, take I-435 to Holmes (2 miles east of State Line), go south on Holmes 1 mile, turn left (east) on Red Bridge Road and go 1 mile, turn left (north) on Blue River Road. Go about 1 1/2 miles until you reach the soccer field parking lot.
We will be picking up trash and cutting Asiatic honeysuckle in an area that borders the old river channel.
Wear your work clothes and well provide the snacks, gloves, trash bags and great company! You can sign up for this worthwhile event at the March meeting or by contacting Kevin Carril at 913-362-9379. (You are welcomed to attend even if you dont sign-up ahead of time).