Save the River, SLELO PRISM and other partners are collaborating
to organize two congruent water chestnut pulls on
August 5, 2021
If anyone has interest in attending either event please register here
Location 1 – Guffin Bay-Jefferson County
- Meet: Old Moffatt Road in Dexter NY (see map below)
- Event Duration: 9am-12pm
- Description: Easy 10-15 minute paddle from launch site to Guffin Creek. We will travel the creek and pull water chestnut as they are encountered. Bags will be provided.
- What to bring: Bring your own watercraft and life vest (we have limited ability to lend watercrafts/life vests upon request). Water, snacks, sunscreen, outdoor attire
Location 2 – Oswegatchie River-St. Lawrence County
- Meet: Village of Heuvelton Boat Launch
- Event Duration: 9am-1pm
- Meet: Village of Heuvelton Boat Launch
- Description: 5 mile paddle downstream to Eel Weir State Park. We will survey for presence of water chestnut and remove any plants we see along the way. If you know how to use iMapInvasives we could use help recording presence data along the way. Transport back to boat launch.
