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
Author
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