Mike Clifford Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 Over the next few weeks, we are putting together year-end river clean-ups and sign postings for all of our Regions. Please stay posted and respond in this thread and/or the email notice you will be receiving regarding these outings. The specifics are as follows: 1) BREAKFAST FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS BEFORE THE OUTING The ISA would like to show it's appreciation for the volunteer efforts of our Members. We will meet at local restaurants close to our work location. Bring your appetite... we're buying!! 2) CLEAN-UP LOCATIONSThe location of your work detail will be decided by Regional Coordinators with input from the participants.There is flexibility here, dependent on the number of workers and locations of dumpsters, etc. 3) SIGN POSTINGSWe typically post and supplement our Catch and Release signs in the spring, though we're already certain there are some that need attention that we'd like to take care of while our volunteers are out and active among these streams. 4) PHOTOGRAPHS!!This is an important aspect of our efforts this year, as we have a commitment to the IEPA to provide a follow-up of our accomplishments.I NEED every photo your group can muster, especially those along the riverbanks.Our first officially scheduled event is as follows: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16th KANKAKEE RIVER Breakfast will be at Baker's Square in Bradley (Rt. 50 and Armor Rd.) at 8:00 a.m.We'll do a quick sweep of the State Park and Warner Bridge areas and split into teams as necessary. Bags will be provided by the ISA and will be brought to the dumpster next to the concession building. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO COMMENT TO VOLUNTEER A FEW HOURS FOR YOUR CLUB ON THIS DAY!!Regional Coordinators- Please set a date for your region and ADD your event to this thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 I've got a few areas on the Fox that I use as access points for kayaking and they are also popular with bank anglers. I can get my kids out for some hours of cleanup and take some photos. It should be quick and easy with all the foliage down. It won't take a lot of effort but will certainly make the place look nicer. Mostly blue bait containers, line, lure packages, bottles and cans, etc. We'll target a few hours each day this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Ferguson Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 I'm in for the Kankakee area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm M Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 no more dumpster by the concession stand . should be able to be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Durham Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 There is a log jam on the east branch of the Dupage River at Hidden Lakes park in Bolingbrook that has accumulated a ton of garbage and desperately needs attention. Anyone willing to help clean it up please meet at Hidden Lakes parking lot located just north of intersection of Boughton Road and Schmidt Road at 11 am this Saturday, November 8th. I'll bring my kayaks and garbage bags. We can grab some grub afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Buric Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 I would love to help out on that one. Unfortunately both days are tied up for the upcoming weekend. I will see what can be done after that. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Clifford Posted November 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Thanks, Norm. It dawned on me that I may need to contact the park super on this, but if we're bringing our trash elsewhere, I'm not sure what the point is? Perhaps I should let her know, regardless..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Ferguson Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Let's meet Sunday, the 16th at 8 am at Baker's Square, 1315 E Armour Rd, Bourbonnais. That's Rt 50, just South of I-57. The ISA will pick up the tab for breakfast. We'll head over to the Kankakee River State Park after and pick up some trash. If you can make it, post here so we'll know how many to expect. We really need to make an effort to get this done. Your help will be much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Loebach Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 I'll bring signs & bolts/ screws. Do we need posts & driver? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm M Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 i'll be there, might be 5-10 minutes after 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick G Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 I will be there at 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Clifford Posted November 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 I already posted the 16th!! I'm out of town on Saturday.....Not going to stop you boys either way....be my guest, by all means. From the first post in the thread- SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16thKANKAKEE RIVERBreakfast will be at Baker's Square in Bradley (Rt. 50 and Armor Rd.) at 8:00 a.m.We'll do a quick sweep of the State Park and Warner Bridge areas and split into teams as necessary.Bags will be provided by the ISA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Ferguson Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 OK, Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Ferguson Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 I'll bring signs & bolts/ screws. Do we need posts & driver? I have a post driver but in the state park, the signs have just been bolted to the existing wooden posts in the parking lots. I'll bring a power drill but we made need some small lag bolts to go into the wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Clifford Posted November 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Scott is right.....most are wooden posts.Maybe update the Rock Creek access trail signs as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Loebach Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 So everybody is clear we are meeting on Sunday st 8am? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick G Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Will the trash be visible under a layer of snow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Clifford Posted November 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Yep- Sunday it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Loebach Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 1" or less snow, more further north, less south. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 November 15, 2014My youngest son Brent and I got out to one of our favorite forest preserves along the Fox River for a shoreline cleanup. The air temp was near freezing but the bright sun felt really nice. We could not believe how clear the Fox River looked! We both had polarized sunglasses on and it was really neat to see all the rocks and logs that are normally hidden beneath the murky water.The spot we targeted is frequently used by bank fishermen. We found a lot of bait containers, malt liquor bottles, and line. Even one of those primitive "Coke bottle" reels. This was a "feel good" outing for us, just bringing back some of the aesthetics to the area and hopefully all the monofilament we gathered saved a few critters from harm's way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick G Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Good job guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Clifford Posted November 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 THANKS, ERIC!!!! Great work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.