Volunteer with Clinton River Coldwater Conservation

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From: Heather Van Den Berg [mailto:heather@crwc.org]
Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2004 9:59 AM
To: CRWC list serve
Subject: [CRWC] Volunteer with Clinton River Coldwater Conservation
Project


Dear Friends -

The Clinton River Coldwater Conservation Project, the fisheries assessment
project for the Clinton River, Galloway Creek, and Paint Creek invites you
to volunteer!

Throughout the summer of 2003, an incredible amount of fisheries habitat
data for the Clinton River and Galloway Creek was collected through the
efforts of nearly 120 volunteers. This detailed habitat data allows for
improved fisheries management decisions for these streams by the Michigan
Department of Natural Resources. Events like the brown trout brood stock
planting in April is a direct result of this data collection and increased
knowledge of the Clinton River's fisheries habitat.

The steering committee for the Clinton River Coldwater Conservation Project
is dedicated to working in partnership with the MDNR, MDEQ, local and county
municipalities, other conservation organizations, and the residents of our
watershed to make the Clinton River and its tributaries a first class
fishery in Southeast Michigan!

As residents of the Clinton River Watershed, there is something we all can
do! Whether you like to spend time outdoors, identify macroinvertebrates,
or find a new fishing hole, please consider volunteering with the Clinton
River Coldwater Conservation Project. Throughout the summer of 2004 and
into 2005 there are several opportunities to get involved. Here are just a
few...

Physical Habitat Survey - Collect fisheries habitat data such as width,
depth, substrate, erosion, etc. on Paint Creek.

Macroinvertebrate Survey - Sample and identify benthic invertebrate
communities at selected locations on the Clinton River, Galloway Creek, and
Paint Creek.

Riparian Buffer Maintenance - Oakland Land Conservancy has an significant
conservation easement along the Clinton River in Rochester Hills.
Stewardship activities are planned throughout the summer on the mornings of
the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month.

If you are interested in volunteering with this project, PLEASE LET ME
KNOW!!!

To ensure you are included in on our mailings, please e-mail
([url "mailto:heather@crwc.org"][#0000ff]heather@crwc.org[/#0000ff][/url]) or call (248.601.0606) with the following information:

Name
Affiliation
Address
City, ZIP
Home Phone
Work Phone
E-mail
Preferred method of communication (e-mail, US Mail, phone call)
Project interest (Physical inventory, macroinvertebrate studies, or buffer
maintenance)
Best availability (day of week and morning, afternoon, or evening)

UPCOMING TRAINING WORKSHOP -
On Saturday, May 15th from 9 AM - Noon, at Rochester College (800 W. Avon,
Rochester Hills) we will again coordinate our volunteer training for the
Physical Habitat and Macroinvertebrate Inventory. Please let me know if
advance if you are planning on attending this (to prepare enough folders for
everyone).

For more information, please visit the project webpage at
[url "http://www.crwc.org/projects/riverwatch/fish/restoration.html"][#0000ff]http://www.crwc.org/projects/riverwatch/fish/restoration.html[/#0000ff][/url]

I look forward to meeting some new volunteers with the Clinton River
Coldwater Conservation Project. If you have any questions, please don't
hesitate to contact me.

Hope you see you on Saturday the 15th!



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Heather Van Den Berg
Education Director
Clinton River Watershed Council
101 Main Street, Suite 100
Rochester MI 48307
Ph: 248.601.0606
Fax: 248.601.1280
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River Day: Added Attraction Saturday Morning


Dear River & Lake Enthusiasts,

We want to let you know about a special guest who will be at the River Day
Pancake Breakfast in Rochester Hills on Saturday morning.

U.S. Congressman Sander Levin will be there around 8:30 am to help kickoff
the 7th Annual River Day for all of you who can join us. Sandy represents
District 12 in the U.S. House of Representatives, his district encompasses
southern Macomb and Oakland counties, and therefore a large part of the
Clinton River Watershed.

Sandy is a long-time supporter of Lake St. Clair and the Clinton River, and
has provided a lot of federal assistance over the years for water quality
improvement projects to benefit the watershed and Lake St. Clair. Together
with U.S. Congresswoman Candice Miller, Sandy led the Congressional
Resolution last year celebrating Lake St. Clair as "the Heart of the Great
Lakes" that endorsed increased efforts to preserve and protect Lake St.
Clair as a vital part of the Great Lakes system.

Congressman Levin is on a limited schedule for Saturday morning, but we hope
you'll stop by in the morning to share some pancakes, sausage and Starbucks
coffee with Sandy, and share your observations about our local water
resources.

The River Day Pancake Breakfast is located at the Village of Rochester Hills
shopping center, northeast corner of Adams Road and Walton Boulevard. Look
for the big event tent in the parking lot along Adams Road.

Contrary to the view out your window this afternoon, the forecast for River
Day on Saturday is looking just fine: partly cloudy, high of 74 degrees and
only 10% chance of precipitation. Stick with your plans, it's going to be a
great day to celebrate and enjoy the wonderful water resources of Lake St.
Clair and this river system.

Call us if you have questions or need additional information about any of
the events, please email or call us.

Take care,

Dan Keifer
Clinton River Watershed Council
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