River Pride Events Announced
For immediate release
May 30, 2013
River Pride 2013 Events Announced
The Columbus Department of Public Utilities and partners will kick off the 13th annual Central Ohio River Pride event in June. This month-long event is designed to promote awareness and appreciation of our natural waterways through environmental stewardship and recreation. Activities include stream-bank litter cleanups, invasive plant removal, rain garden workshops and other opportunities as listed below. Volunteers and participants are invited to the following events:
Saturday, June 8, 9:00 a.m.
Adena Brook
Litter cleanup and invasive plant removal
Adena Brook Community, contact [email protected], 447-8043
Saturday, June 15 9:00 a.m.
Alum Creek
Litter cleanup
Friends of Alum Creek & Tributaries, contact [email protected], 569-8544
Saturday, June 22, 9:00 a.m.
Griggs Reservoir
Litter cleanup
Columbus Department of Public Utilities/Scioto Boat Club, contact 645-1748 / 645-1721
Other Ways to Get Involved:
Contact any of the listed organizations to participate in additional opportunities throughout the year. For a complete list, visit publicutilities.columbus.gov/volunteer.aspx.
Plan your own neighborhood or waterway cleanup. Contact Keep Columbus Beautiful for assistance by calling 645-8027 or visit publicservice.columbus.gov/kcb. If you live outside Columbus please contact your local municipality.
Organize a storm drain marking community service project in your Columbus neighborhood to get involved on an individual or group level. This is an ongoing project limited to dry weather conditions.
These organizations plan periodic events and/or are excellent sources of stewardship information:
Friends of the Lower Olentangy (FLOW) organizes free educational events and service activities including litter cleanup and removal of invasive plants; call 267-3386 or check FLOW's Facebook page or email [email protected]
Friends of the Scioto River promotes the protection and enjoyment of the Scioto River valley and organizes several cleanups each year; email [email protected]
Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District encourages conservation through a variety of activities, services and educational materials; visit www.franklinswcd.org
Riverfest On Tour!, a service of the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, kicks off with a Paddle and Pedal Down the Olentangy on July 13 and is capped by a grand finale July 26 in partnership with COSI. For a complete schedule, please visit www.riverfestcolumbus.org or call 233-4112.
Visit online for a complete listing & more information about Volunteer Opportunities.
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