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SUMMARY:Paddle with Purpose: A Platte River Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Introducing our Paddle with Purpose series – a paddle and pickup on the water! We started our season pickin’ up the Platte\, and we’re ending the season with a pickup on the Platte!\n\n\nJoin The Cleanup Club and Sleeping Bear Surf for a cleanup on the Platte River amidst the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore\, as we work together to protect our Great Lakes from plastic pollution!\n\n\nEvery year 22+ million pounds of plastic pollution enters our Great Lakes\, with an estimated 11 million of that ending up in Lake Michigan. Woah. With thousands upon thousands of visitors to the Platte River each summer\, many of whom indulge in on the water fiesta\, the plastic pollution amidst the park is in desperate need of attention after such high-traffic this summer season!\nAs the main artery amidst the lakeshore\, Platte River is home to a beautiful\, fragile ecosystem – inhabited by various fish species\, birds\, turtles\, and mammals. Plastic pollution is a threat to that vital ecosystem. Every item that winds up amidst that beautiful River is bound for the big lake and beyond. \nLet’s tackle the Platte and stop the stream of rubbish before it enters Lake Michigan and scattered all about.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWHAT TO KNOW:\n1. Our goal is to cleanup the riverbed while having fun! \n2. Everyone & anyone is welcome – some paddling experience required. If you would rather not paddle\, come meet us at the Picnic area & then enjoy a cleanup along the bank or down at Platte Point! \n3. This will be a Point A to Point B paddle and therefore we encourage you to have a buddy meet you\, or we will help coordinate ride shares to ensure all are able to leave a car at our final destination or get a ride back to start upon our arrival! \n4. All cleanup materials will be provided \n5. All trash we collect will be weighed\, counted and categorized with the help of volunteers for Great Lakes plastic pollution research & advocacy efforts to help curb policy! \n  \n\n\nDate: Saturday\, September 14th from 10:00am to Noon \nLocation: The Platte River! Very rarely do we get to enjoy the bustling river in the summer months – so paddling this time of year\, particularly as the colors begin to pop and the population begins to dwindle. \n\nDrop your Gear: At Platte River Picnic Area Parking Lot across from Riverside Canoe Rental\nDrop your Vehicle: At the Platte Point Parking Area at the very end of Lake Michigan Rd. (~10 minute drive round trip)\nHitch a Ride: Back to Platte River Picnic Area Parking Lot – Jenny\, the Shop Rig\, will be making one trip to haul humans back from the Point at 9:50am.\n\nTime: Be ready to launch at the water’s edge by 9:55am \n\nWe recommend leaving a half hour prior\, or after\, to do car drops or pickups.\nThere will be a quick orientation and safety briefing before we enter the water.\nAnticipate two hours on the water : )\n\nWeather: Lookin’ good – nice and warm\, calm\, and just a tiddle cloudy! \n\n\nWHAT TO BRING:\n\nNon-motorized watercraft of choice\n\nBoard / Kayak / Canoe\n\n\nPaddle\nLife jacket (for all paddlers)\nA SBD National Park Pass or bring a couple bucks for Lake Township to park at Platte Point Beach\, our final destination\nA buddy! Anything is always so much more swell with a friend in tow!\nA reusable water bottle so you can stay hydrated with provided water refills without the single-use plastic!\n\n\n\n\nSee you Saturday\, September 14th for an inspiring action on the water!
URL:https://sleepingbearsurf.com/event/paddle-with-purpose-platte-cleanup/
LOCATION:Platte River Picnic Area\, 5038 Platte River Trail\, Honor\, MI\, 49640\, United States
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