Hawgstoppah Posted March 25, 2013 Posted March 25, 2013 I'd love to know when the clean-up will be organized for this year, and where it will take place. I'd also like to talk to whoever is in charge of organizing this year as I would like to donate a trip to be doled out to a participant in the clean-up. Thanks, Brian 2 Quote
reevesr1 Posted March 25, 2013 Posted March 25, 2013 No one has organized a cleanup on this site for several years. I think there is one organized by some other group, just not sure who. Quote
Hawgstoppah Posted March 25, 2013 Author Posted March 25, 2013 Hmm, maybe we could get something together? We sort of lost the unity of the streamwatch auctions that I thought pulled this little community of ours together a bit for a good cause, perhaps a couple of large FFC "conclaves" with cleanup and a BBQ and some fishing a couple times a year could take place? We can all bring our own garbage bags, perhaps a few of ya with jet boats wouldn't mind bringing the bags back to a boat launch and we could co-ordinate with the county or city of those times where there would be extra garbage disposal needs. Has anyone organized anything of this size before? I did a couple of small scale cleanups back in the early to mid 2000's where it was just me and a handfull of friends and even clientelle that wanted to come help. Quote
Muffin Posted March 25, 2013 Posted March 25, 2013 I would be interested to participate in the Bow river cleanup day. Bring a few garbage bags out and try to make a bit of a difference. Quote
ÜberFly Posted March 25, 2013 Posted March 25, 2013 THEICEMAN (Matt) and his wife organized the last one I participated in 3 or 4 maybe 5 years ago (1st time I met Rick, Max, L2K, Murray, Cheeler, Bcubed, Cdone, Dune and a few others). Did a really good job too! Got a lot of sponsorship (interesting that most if not all was from non sponsoring shops and organizations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!). Had great draw prizes (won myself a $400 Bauer reel) and food from Spoumbos! Pictures are up on here somewhere!! Held it out at Policemen's flats b/c of some provincial park regs, if I remember correctly... And the bbq at FCP. Quite a few went from Glenmore down, 22x up and down, and both sides of Policemen's Flats! Quote
pokerfish Posted March 25, 2013 Posted March 25, 2013 Maybe coordinate with Calgary Hook and Hackle. They did an annual one in the spring. Not sure if they have one on for this year, but the more folks out, the better. Quote
reevesr1 Posted March 25, 2013 Posted March 25, 2013 I'd participate for sure. I just have too many things on the go to coordinate it myself. But I could help. Quote
bjbailey Posted March 25, 2013 Posted March 25, 2013 I'd definitely participate in something like this as well, though I've never coordinated something quite like this. If anyone takes on te coordination, keep the rest of us posted for what help is required to pull it off! Quote
fishinglibin Posted March 25, 2013 Posted March 25, 2013 If it works w my schedule I would haul garbage in my flat bottom jet Quote
jasonvilly Posted March 26, 2013 Posted March 26, 2013 Think you are thinking if this Brian: http://www.shorelinecleanup.ca/ I think Bow River shuttles also organizes a Blue Ribbon bow cleanup in conjunction with the aforementioned national cleanup. City of Calgary also does a spring pathway and river cleanup. But I think you're onto something, no reason there couldn't be more. Quote
Hawgstoppah Posted March 26, 2013 Author Posted March 26, 2013 What kind of day would be good for everyone, a weekend date? I am thinking maybe a saturday or a sunday in May? I can try and organize a gathering... BYOB... lol bring your own bags... we'll make a big pile by one of the launches and notify the city or county that it will be there. Quote
SilverDoctor Posted March 26, 2013 Posted March 26, 2013 Weekends would be better for me and I imagine for a lot of people. Quote
RedBeard Posted March 26, 2013 Posted March 26, 2013 I agree on weekends. Saturday or Sunday. Same here Quote
cgyguy Posted March 26, 2013 Posted March 26, 2013 I would be availbable to haul bags of garbage to take out points with my jet as well. Weekend works best for me. I think this is a great plan and one that I would support wholeheartedly. We could bring a bbq down and enjoy a hot dog or something on the grill, and make it a day of getting to know new friends and doing something positive and productive for the river. Count me in, Cgyguy Quote
Hawgstoppah Posted March 26, 2013 Author Posted March 26, 2013 How does May 12 work for everyone? I think it'd give enough time to plan, and would be a good time with the water still low. BBQ sounds awesome... wonder if we could reserve a spot at Fish Creek Park or we could all just find one of those fire pits that are not occupied and have a huge wiener roast after. I think cleanup from around 8am until 2pm or so would be great, then we eat and go fishing? Quote
Hawgstoppah Posted March 26, 2013 Author Posted March 26, 2013 Or maybe Police would be best since we'd have some jet boats participating. There seems to be quite a lot of garbage especially upstream from there we could put a dent in it Quote
fishinglibin Posted March 26, 2013 Posted March 26, 2013 Weekend is best for me. I thought you cant motor past deerfoot bridge above policemans. So is it from the bridge down? Quote
Pipestoneflyguy Posted March 26, 2013 Posted March 26, 2013 I could round up a box or 2 (100per) large orange or yellow garbage bags to donate again. I will do what I can to make the trip in too. (baby and momma permitting) Here are some pics from the one we did in 2007 - was awesome meeting you guys face-to-face ! Quote
murray Posted March 26, 2013 Posted March 26, 2013 Count me in for May 12th also. It seems to me everyone on this board uses the river to some degree. Most would be willing to pitch in I think. I like Policeman's Flats for the BBQ idea. I can provide a BBQ and a few hot dogs and such. Got a motor home with fridge we could set up in the parking lot. Murray Quote
Guest Grinr Posted March 26, 2013 Posted March 26, 2013 I'll pitch in,probly volunteer a kid or two also. I also agree that PF might be the best location?That way we could have a drifter or two bring trash down and the jets bringn trash up from below? Quote
reevesr1 Posted March 27, 2013 Posted March 27, 2013 When we did this before, several of us went to our favorite walk and wade sections and pulled out trash. I suppose we could coordinate and drift boats could come by and pick up? Or the walkers could just pull it out themselves. We all met in FC after for some giveaways, a bbq, etc. Several of the shops contributed prizes as well as some individuals. It was actually a really nice day. Quote
cheeler Posted March 27, 2013 Posted March 27, 2013 I would be in however the Hook and Hackle club will be doing a cleanup at Policeman's Flats on April 27, so I would suggest Fish Creek or other favorite stretches instead. Quote
fishinglibin Posted March 27, 2013 Posted March 27, 2013 If it works w my schedule I would haul garbage in my flat bottom jet Sorry that date I was reminded we will be out of town, and not back till Tues. Quote
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