April 14
The Friends of The Maple River (FOMR) wants everyone who lives within the Maple River watershed to be aware that the FOMR annual Maple River clean-up is scheduled for Saturday April 14th.
The FOMR is seeking volunteers to help pick up trash at bridge crossings, public access sites, by floating sections of the rver to pick up trash along the banks of the river that are inaccessible, and/or floating the river to remove parts of trees that are blocking small boat navigation on the river.
Volunteers will meet at 9:00 AM on April 14th at the Elsie Dam. The Dam is located just north of Island road, one mile west of the stoplight in downtown Elsie.
There will be a short safety and orientation session and assignments will be made. Volunteers should dress appropriately for the job they will do. It is suggested that you bring rubber boots and heavy work gloves. Anyone who wants to float the river to open passages for small boats should bring their own boat and the necessary saws to remove sections of trees that are blocking boat navigation.
Please note that if the river is in flood stage on April 14th, the floating the river portion of the river clean-up will not take place because it is not safe to be on the river. In such a case, the clean-up efforts will be confined to bridge crossings and public access sites.
Trash bags and bottled water will be provided by the FOMR.
If you would like more information or have questions about the Maple River Clean-up, please call Mr Jack Nutter at 989-862-5541, or you can access the organizations website at friendsofthemapleriver.org.