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Enoree River Cleanup

For Immediate Release                                                                   Media Contact:

May 14, 2010                                                                                    Sarah Robinson, 803-758-6034

MEDIA ADVISORY

ENOREE RIVER CLEANUP - ENJOY FUN ON THE RIVER ON JUNE 5, 2010

PalmettoPride and the Enoree River Watershed Association are seeking volunteers to help clean up the Enoree River.  The Enoree River is one of our South Carolina's greatest natural resources, spanning 85-miles in the Upstate.  The 36-mile river trail provides wildlife habitats and is haven for outdoor enthusiasts.

Our natural resources need our protection.  Cleanup supplies will be provided.  Volunteers need to wear sturdy shoes.  Long pants are recommended. 

Join us for a morning on the river and then at an appreciation luncheon at Heritage Park in Whitmire, 

Volunteers can participate at any of the following sites:

• Musgrove Mill (Horseshoe Falls)
• Jones Bridge (State Hwy. 98)
• Forest Service Road 336A access point
• Forest Service Road 339 Boat Ramp
• Brazzleman's Bridge Boat Ramp
• Whitemire, Hwy 72 access
• Keith's Bridge access point

Volunteer Opportunities:

1.                  Site leaders

2.                  Pick up litter on the riverbanks

3.                  Pick up litter on the water

4.                  Make a donation!

When:            Saturday, June 5, 2010, at 8:30am.to noon

How to Volunteer:  Contact Alice Riddle at ariddle@fs.fed.us or 864-427-9858 or Gene Campbell at ecampbell@palmettopride.org or 803-758-6034.