Watershed team will host community paddle
Before getting on the water, participants will learn about the history of Leesville Lake and the Conotton Creek Watershed. An experienced kayaker also will provide tips to ensure everyone stays dry while kayaking.
Rural Action’s Huff Run Watershed Team will host a community paddle on Leesville Lake on Sunday, Oct. 25 from 2-4 p.m. In case of bad weather, the paddle will be Nov. 1 from 2-4 p.m.
Before getting on the water, participants will learn about the history of Leesville Lake and the Conotton Creek Watershed. An experienced kayaker also will provide tips to ensure everyone stays dry while kayaking.
“Kayaking and canoeing are great ways to experience the incredible water assets in our community,” AmeriCorps member Vicki Irr said. “Being able to get out on the water really helps you to appreciate how hard everyone works to keep our waterways healthy.”
The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District will provide 10 solo kayaks and two tandem kayaks for participants to borrow, but because of limited availability, people need to bring their own kayak or canoe if they own one.
Boaters will meet at 2 p.m. at Leesville Lake South Fork Marina, 4131 Deer Road SW in Bowerston, for sign-in. Face coverings will be required during registration but not on the water. Due to the colder temperatures this time of year, it is recommended participants have some previous kayaking experience.
Because refreshments will be provided and there are a limited number of kayaks to loan, registration is required for this event. Visit www.ruralaction.org/communitypaddle to register.
For questions or if you register and later realize you can’t attend, email vicki@ruralaction.org.
Rural Action is a regional community development organization with a 32-county footprint working with members and community leaders on a range of quality-of-life, environmental and economic projects across rural Appalachian Ohio. Its mission is to build a more just economy by developing the region’s assets in environmentally, socially and economically sustainable ways. Learn more about Rural Action at www.ruralaction.org.