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River Cleanup
Saturday, April 26
See Below.
Friends Of the River Education
Programs get A+ from Dow Chemical
March 2008
F.O.R. San Bernard Installs Informational
Kiosks at F.M. 2611 and F.M. 521 Boat Ramps
April 2008
March 23, 2008-Since being
formed in 2005, the Friends Of the River San
Bernard (FOR) organizers and board of directors
have worked to educate residents, elected
officials and the public about the need to
preserve and protect the health of the San
Bernard River.
However, one piece has always been missing, an
education program for youth that would help
assure a vibrant future for the river and those
who depend upon it. That dream got a big boost
at the F.O.R.'s annual 'State of the River'
dinner on February 23, when the Dow Chemical
Company Foundation announced a $15,000 grant to
go toward the group�s environmental and
educational programs. In particular, the grant
will help F.O.R. Start the F.O.R. Rangers
program for local youth.
'The
Friends Of the River have demonstrated that they
are committed to environmental conservation and
can achieve great things when they set out to
accomplish a goal, so we are very proud to
support them in their efforts to teach young
people about the importance of caring for the
river and all our natural resources' said John
Cook, Dow Environmental, Health and Safety
Delivery Leader. Cook has a particular tie to
the river. He and his family had a home on its
banks for several years and several of his
relatives continue to have riverfront
residences.
'I spent a lot of great years enjoying the
natural beauty and recreation the San Bernard
offers and I'm really proud that the Dow
Foundation is joining with Friends Of the River
to teach and promote environmental
sustainability.' he said.
'Dow Chemical has provided Friends Of the River
with a great opportunity to enlighten and inform
people about the San Bernard River,' said Chaney
Moore, Friends Of the River President and river
resident. 'With this money, we will be able to
set up information stations
at the boat launches along the river with
material on the ecology and environment as well
as start up a program to educate our youth on
the importance of our river habitats.'
River
Cleanup Saturday, April 26For
many decades Texans have shown a passion of caring about our
many waterways and the San Bernard River. This is a small,
but also important Texas River, rich in history, commercial
interest and local community significance.
Unfortunately, urban growth has taken its toll on our
very important natural resource. Development along this
river's watershed is taxing the ability of this small river
to provide drainage, recreational opportunities, and clean
safe water. Trash and debris are a major problem we all face
today.
This is where you can help: you are invited to come out
and help clean up the San Bernard River this Saturday April
26th from 9AM~3PM.
It’s easy, fun, and really does make a difference to our
environment.
Cleanup sites are at each of the Public Boat Ramps
located at FM521, FM2611 and the end of FM 2918. Also, the
Hanson Riverside County Park and 2J’s Café and Marina will
have collection facilities for this great cause.
Please help keep the San Bernard River Clean, and
participate as you are available this Saturday!"
One of F.O.R.'s
primary functions is to educate the public
regarding the issues concerning the San Bernard
River and it's Communities. Contact Pat Webb
pat@sanbernardriver.com to schedule a
guest speaker for your group or special event.
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