Three Rivers Whitewater partners with Augusta Boys & Girls Club for Kennebec River Cleanup

from Linda Varrell

AUGUSTA, Maine (June 21, 2017) ― On Sunday, June 25, Three Rivers Whitewater will organize a cleanup of the Kennebec River with members of the Augusta Boys & Girls Club and Augusta area students.

Part community service and part environmental education, Three Rivers staff will lead students and volunteers as they raft down the Kennebec River, collecting trash and debris as they go. Before hitting the rafts, volunteers will get lessons on river safety, the recreational and environmental value of the Kennebec River and how to be positive stewards of Maine’s waterways.

What: Three Rivers Whitewater River Cleanup
When: Sunday, June 25, 2017
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: Beginning: Mill Park, Canal St, Augusta, ME
Ending: Augusta Eastside Boat Launch, 58 Howard St, Augusta, ME
Attire: Long sleeves and pants are recommended and close toed shoes are required.
Provided: Picnic lunch, licensed river guides, rafts, paddles, lifejackets, gloves, bags and medical kits.
Visuals: The scenic Kennebec River with the backdrop of Augusta, volunteers and students participating in the cleanup, final total of trash removed from the river and more.
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