On Saturday, June 23, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, paddlers will
return to the Floating Meadows to remove emerging water chestnut plants. This
invasive species endangers our local freshwater marshland. Since plants are
still small at this early stage in the season, removing them now saves much
labor later in the summer.
The Jonah Center is grateful to the Connecticut River
Conservancy for staffing this work party and covering the event with their
insurance policy. All participants will need to sign CRC’s liability waivers
and paddle at their own risk. The starting point is the canoe and kayak launch
at 181 Johnson Street in Middletown. For information on possible last minute
cancellation, check back on this post or call 860-398-3771.
New This Year: At the Jonah Center’s request, the City of
Middletown has installed a port-a-potty at the boat launch for the entire
summer paddling season! The Public Works Department has also improved the
facility in other ways you will notice. Thank you Director Russo and
Middletown’s Department of Public Works.
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