Tuesday, 21 October 2008 02:31

Foothill Conservancy To Sponsor Moke River Clean Up Day

slide5.pngBy Jim Reece - Amador County’s Foothill Conservancy sponsors the 2008 Mokelumne River Clean Up Day Saturday in four locations, including along Electra Road. Participants must register online at www.foothillconservancy.org. Volunteers will meet at 9 a.m. at one of the four locations, North Fork Mokelumne at Highway 26, Electra Run, North Fork Mokelumne below Salt Springs Dam, and Middle Bar. Specific information will be sent with registration confirmation. Organizers said rain will cancel the event. Foothill Conservancy’s Randy Berg said organizers are looking for volunteers to pick up trash and litter along the banks of the river. Berg said everyone must sign a release of liability, and minors will need a signature from a parent or guardian. Minors must have a responsible adult along with them. Items to bring include gloves, sturdy shoes, sunscreen, hats, insect repellent, a sack lunch and a water bottle or canteen. Organizers will have water to refill bottles. Long pants are recommended. Work will be done near moving water, so weak swimmers may want to bring a life jacket. There will be a prize for the “weirdest find.”