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SUMMARY:RiverPalooza: Shenandoah Snorkel\, Mussel & Paddle TRIP
DESCRIPTION:Our Shenandoah River snorkeling trip \, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service\, has always been a huge hit. This year we are going to zero in and focus on freshwater mussels while we snorkel the South Fork of the Shenandoah River. \n\n\n\nWe are fortunate in that we will have Mike Selckmann\, Associate Director for Aquatic Habitats at the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB)\, on the trip with us to help explain the critical role freshwater mussels play in healthy ecosystems.  Each mussel can filter over 5 gallons of water per day to help improve water quality in our rivers and streams.  Historically\, mussels have played an integral role in doing just that on the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers. But it is now rare to see healthy mussel populations on the Shenandoah.  Mercury contamination? Increased sediment loads? Warmer temperatures?  All good questions.  Join us and learn more! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’ll begin our journey at Hazard Mill and make our way downstream to the Bentonville boat ramp\, stopping along the way to explore likely mussel areas and possibly those locations where scientists from Virginia Tech’s Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Center and Virginia’s Department of Wildlife Resources have propagated mussels on this stretch of the South Fork.   With laminated fish ID cards provided by the U.S. Forest Service\, you’ll also be able to identify the various fish and other aquatic wildlife swimming by. We’re also thrilled to once again welcome Greg Trilling from Nature Forward\, who will set up a macroinvertebrate station to give us a closer look at some of the smaller river inhabitants and how they are able to provide a quick assessment of the overall health of the river in that area. \n\n\n\nThe trip fee includes the use of canoes/kayaks and snorkeling gear\, so all you need to bring is a beach towel\, lunch\, and plenty of water. And with low/clear river conditions expected at this time of year\, it’s the perfect opportunity for a day of safe and enjoyable paddling and snorkeling. \n\n\n\nIn most of our RiverPalooza trips we strongly encourage first-timers to come out on the river\, regardless if they know how to swim.  On this trip\, because of the heavy community science component\, we ask that folks have some experience in the water so the focus can quickly transition to the exploration of mussels and their role in the Shenandaoh River ecosystem. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss this chance to explore the stunning Shenandoah River and its fascinating wildlife with your Shenandoah Riverkeeper. We can’t wait to see you there! \n\n\n\nLocation: Bentonville\, VA \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrip Details\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nArrival Location:Down River Canoe884 Indian Hollow Rd.Bentonville\, VA 22610\n\n\n\n\n\nBegin Arrival & Check in: 9:00AM\n\n\n\nShuttle Departs to Put-In: 10:00AM\n\n\n\nEstimated Take-out time: 4:00pm\n\n\n\nPaddle Level: Intermediate (can handle more advanced whitewater strokes)\n\n\n\n\n\nBoat Options and Costs:Canoe: $75 (Includes registration for 2)Kayak: $60Tandem Kayak: $75BYOB: $35\n\n\n\n\nIncluded with each registration: \n\n\n\n\nRiverkeeper Leader\n\n\n\nrental canoe or kayak\n\n\n\nPaddle insurance\n\n\n\nPersonal flotation device for the day (with rental)\n\n\n\nSnorkel equipment\n\n\n\nShuttle Service (if applicable)\n\n\n\nRiverPalooza Tee\n\n\n\n\nNote:  Rentals are only available to adults or children 8 years and older who are accompanied by an adult and comfortable being face down in the water. \n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nPacked lunch\n\n\n\nReusable water bottle (please no plastic bottles or glass)\n\n\n\nWear proper footwear. NO FLIP-FLOPS. Old gym shoes\, sandals with a strap\, and water shoes work great\n\n\n\nSunscreen\, hat and rain gear\n\n\n\nSnacks and drinking water (no glass bottles)\n\n\n\nChange of clothes\n\n\n\nDry Bag or Waterproof Container (if you bring a phone or a non-waterproof camera\, you need a way to protect it)\n\n\n\n\nTo do in advance:\n\n\n\n\nOutfitter waiver-  Participant Rental waiver\n\n\n\nRead Paddle Rules\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTag us in your paddle trips on  \n\n\n\n\n\n#RiverPalooza
URL:https://potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/event/riverpalooza-shenandoah-snorkel-mussel-paddle-trip/
CATEGORIES:Riverpalooza 2024
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SUMMARY:RiverPalooza: Pedal to Paddle Scenic Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Rain Date: July 29\, 2024Join your Upper Potomac Riverkeeper on a scenic adventure up the C&O Canal path and down the Potomac River from Cohill Station Canoe Access to the boat ramp in Hancock\, MD. This trip combines two wonderful ways to see the nature and history of the Potomac River. \n\n\n\nWe will all meet at the Hancock boat ramp to start our journey. Along the 6 mile C&O Canal Bike path you will see geologic wonders like the Devil’s Eyebrow Anticline and historic structures like Round Top Cement Mill ruins. You will have the opportunity for lunch and hear from your Upper Potomac Riverkeeper at the Cohill Station Canoe Access. Once our bikes are secured for transport back to Hancock\, we will launch in our kayaks or canoes for a 7 mile float trip on easy water back to the boat ramp. You are more than welcome to bring your own bike or boat. There is an option to rent a bike from C&O Bicycle in Hancock. Our outfitter and guide for the day is Mike Dudash with Eagle Aquatics Inc. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Schedule \n\n\n\n\n7:30 am: Brent to drop off cooler and other material at Hancock Boat Ramp. Brent drive to Cohill Canoe access with Truck and Trailer and set up sign signaling the site to stop.\n\n\n\n7:30 am: Option 1: meet outfitter with boats at Cohill to unload boats. (BYOBs will be encouraged to drop off their boat before coming to Hancock for registration. Horse trailer will be there to store boats.)\n\n\n\n8:00 am: Support staff arrive at Hancock Boat Ramp for registration set up.\n\n\n\n8:30 am: Brent and support staff to help bring bikes from bike shop to Registration.\n\n\n\n9:00 am: Participants arrive\, register and get instructions/map of bike path.\n\nParticipants are encouraged to wear Riverpalooza shirts so we can keep track of individuals.\n\n\n\n\n\n9:30 am: Participants are ok to depart on their bike if desired.\n\n\n\n10:00 am: Group biking begins. Support staff welcome to attend\, and preferred to bike ahead to take photos.\n\nBike trip is 6 miles with two stops marked on the map for exploration.\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00 – 1:00 pm: Lunch and Riverkeeper Talk at Cohill Canoe Access.\n\nParticipants will help unload boats and load bikes in Horse Trailer.\n\n\n\nBrent and/or support staff drive truck and horse trailer back to Hancock Boat Ramp. Unload bike rentals and return to bike shop.\n\n\n\n\n\n1:00 pm: Boating safety briefing.\n\n\n\n1:30 pm: All participants launch from Cohill Canoe access.\n\n\n\n4:00 – 4:30: Participants arrive at Hancock Boat Launch.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrip Details: \n\n\n\n\nArrival Location:Hancock Boat Ramp\n\n\n\n\n\nArrival & Check in Time: 9:00 AM\n\n\n\nBike as a group start: 10:00 AM\n\n\n\nEstimated Return to Hancock: 4-4:30 PM\n\n\n\nPaddle Level: Beginner\n\n\n\nPaddle Distance: 2 miles\n\n\n\nBoat Options and Costs:Kayak Rental and Bike Rental: $125Kayak Rental and Your Own Bike: $100Your Own Boat and Bike Rental: $100BYOB (Bike and Boat): $75\n\n\n\n\nIncluded with each registration: \n\n\n\n\nQualified Guide\n\n\n\nBike Rental\n\n\n\nSingle Rental Kayak/Canoe\n\n\n\nPaddles\n\n\n\nPaddle Insurance\n\n\n\nPersonal flotation device for the day (with rental)\n\n\n\nPRKN Clean Water Act 50th anniversary commemorative t-shirt \n\n\n\nOne-year PRKN Membership to support the Shenandoah Riverkeeper and Clean Water\n\n\n\n\nNote:  Minimum age requirement: 12 years old & 90 lbs. \n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring:\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWear proper footwear. NO FLIP-FLOPS. Old gym shoes\, sandals with a strap\, and water shoes work great\n\n\n\nSunscreen\, hat and rain gear\n\n\n\nSnacks and drinking water (no glass bottles)\n\n\n\nChange of clothes\n\n\n\nDry Bag or Waterproof Container (if you bring a phone or a non-waterproof camera\, you need a way to protect it)\n\n\n\n\nTo do in advance:\n\n\n\n\nOutfitter waiver-  Participant Rental waiver\n\n\n\nPlease Read Paddle Rules\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTag us in your paddle trips on  \n\n\n\n\n\n#RiverPalooza
URL:https://potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/event/riverpalooza-pedal-to-paddle-scenic-adventure/
CATEGORIES:Riverpalooza 2024
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