May 10, 2010

For Immediate Release

The Friends of the Fox River announce:

• Fox Rescue River Clean Ups
• Saturday, May 15th
• 9:00 – 12:00

Each year the Friends of the Fox River host Fox Rescue River Clean-Ups at various locations in the watershed. The events entail removing trash and debris from the banks and snags on the Fox River and its tributaries.

Various groups co-sponsor these events with us, look to see if we have one booked in your town. Gloves, bags and other equipment are provided through a generous grant program through the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Please join us at one of the locations as we “keep on fixin' the fox.”

 

Algonquin to Carpentersville by Canoe meet at Fox River Shores Forest Preserve off of Williams Road in Carpentersville there we will run a shuttle for paddlers and have a ground crew to pick up trash at the Forest Preserve since it is one of the most heavily used areas for river patrons. Paddlers must RSVP to either Gary Swick at 815 370 0026 or Pat Kirmse at 847 609 4367.

Elgin at Voyageur's Landing Forest Preserve meet at this forest preserve off of Airport Rd on the west side of Elgin for a shoreline river clean up event. Additional information provided by host Mary Alice Masonick at 847-650-4362

Elgin at Trout Park River's Edge meet at this park off of Duncan Avenue on the east side of Elgin for a shoreline river clean up event. Additional information provided by host Jason Kopplin at 847 651-8467.

Friends of the Fox River’s mission is "... to preserve, restore and protect the Fox River Watershed's resources by connecting people with nature through education, research, restoration and advocacy." For more information on Friends of the Fox River visit www.friendsofthefoxriver.org.