Cleanup: GA: Chattahoochee River: Bush Head Shoals: INVITE: Cleanup 1

Sorry about the short notice, but sometimes the best plans are made on the spur of the moment.

A local outfitter and I, talked about cleaning up the Chattahoochee River south of Atlanta. We have decided to dedicate this weekend (May 2 & 3, 2009) to the good planet Earth; the regional paddling community and the Chattahoochee River -and you are invited!

• WHAT: New paddle-in campsite preparation/clearing/cleanup.
• WHEN: 9:00am Sat, May 2 - Sunday, May 3 2009.
• WHERE: 5 Islands@Bush Head Shoals.  Put in is at McIntosh Reserve
• WHO: A local outfitter and Richard’s posse.
• WHY:  Why?  Paddle-in primitive camping near the shoals +paddling community stewardship why.
• COST: $9.00 [Parking at McIntosh $2.00/day = $4.00+ Shuttle back to McIntosh - $5.00]

Plan A

This is an overnight trip so you will need camping gear, drinks and food.

Meet at McIntosh Reserve on Saturday morning in time for a 9:00am put-in. If you decide to come late on Saturday, it is approximately 11 miles from McIntosh Reserve to the 5 islands above Bush Head Shoals. We won’t be hard to find.  Before you paddle down to join us, call me to make sure we know you are coming. We love company but we need to know how many are being shuttled back to McIntosh Reserve.  The outfitter will start later on Saturday about 5 miles below McIntosh Reserve at Plant Wansley and tow a canoe with the tools. If you want to bring something for him to take to the job site, then bring it with you and give it directly to him. Don’t forget your gloves!

We will stop at around noon, for lunch on Saturday and then continue on to the 5 islands; where we will find/make a campsite for the night. On Saturday, we will do a trash cleanup of the islands (the outfitter says that there is glass, so bring your gloves) and scope out the work for future clearing and cleaning efforts.  We’ll camp overnight on the island. On Sunday morning, after breakfast, we’ll clean up some more before leaving the island at 1:00pm.

We should arrive back in Franklin around 4:00pm for the shuttle back to McIntosh.

Most of you know the drill, but if you need help, give me a call at 404-545-6633.

If you really want to do something instead of talking about it -then let’s go!

If you decide to join in then please send me an e-mail Richard@georgiakayaker.com or call 404-545-6633 so we have a count on how many need to be shuttled.