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Title: World Rivers Day In Chilliwack
Post by: chris gadsden on August 29, 2013, 10:33:33 PM
River advocates, As preparations pick up steam for World Rivers Day, set for September 29 (always the last Sunday in September),  we wanted to send you the link to one of several upcoming TV commercials - http://youtu.be/9oQpuf5j3hc – These will air in multiple markets starting the second week of September. With its roots in BC Rivers Day in western Canada and its link to the UN Water for Life Decade, World Rivers Day has grown to the point where it’s now celebrated by millions of people in thousands of events across 6 different continents.  This year will be the biggest celebration yet with 70 countries, if not more, participating. If you’re planning an event, please let us know and we’ll include it in one of our global updates in the coming weeks. On behalf of World Rivers Day Chair, Mark Angelo, thank you for your efforts on behalf of our rivers.
World Rivers Day on YouTube

 Here is info on our event on the Chilliwack Vedder River

Chilliwack Vedder River Cleanup Society will be hosting its annual World
    Rivers
    Day celebration on Sunday September 29th and you are invited! The celebration
    begins
    with a Chilliwack River cleanup. Participants will meet at the
    Chilliwack Fish
    and Game Protective Association clubhouse (48685 Chilliwack Lake Road)
    at 8:30am. Participants will
    register for the cleanup, which will take place from 9:30am to Noon. At
    Noon,
    you are invited to return to the club house for a BBQ, entertainment and
    prize
    draws.

    Schedule of event:

    • 8:30am - 9:30am: Registration/sign-in at Chilliwack Fish&      Games Club
    • 9:30am - Noon: River cleanup
    • Noon - 1:30pm: BBQ, entertainment and prize draws

    Tim Hortons will once again be supplying donuts, muffins, coffee, juice
    and
    water for all participants when you arrive in the morning. You should
    dress for
    the weather and terrain. Boots, gumboots, waders are recommended as
    river banks
    can be wet and muddy. Garbage bags, rubber gloves and limited number of
    pick-up
    tools will be provided. You should also bring a pair of working gloves for
    yourself.

    This is the 12th year's celebration since Chilliwack Vedder River Cleanup
    Society was formed by a group of concerned anglers and local residents.
    With
    the support from the recreational community and other user groups, many
    tonnes
    of garbage have been removed from the watershed over the years. As a
    result,
    the river remains clean, which means the fishing and outdoor experience is
    better for everyone. It is an important program that can only continue
    with
    your support.

Chris Gadsden
Chair CVRCS