Hogans Creek Cleanup: February 12th @ 9:00 am, Noone's Launch Park

Captain Zissou · February 01, 2011, 01:48:19 PM

This event looks like it is getting to be pretty large, so I wanted it to have its own thread. Noone has really gotten this issue some exposure, so it's time for us to get out there and help make this area shine. The creek really is beautiful, and to have it so close to downtown is a blessing. With some TLC and elbow grease, we can have it back the way it used to be in no time.

Let's get out there and make this happen!

Wacca Pilatka · February 01, 2011, 02:21:56 PM

It's remarkable what y'all are doing. I wish I were in Jacksonville to help.

DA_MONSTER · February 01, 2011, 02:59:22 PM

Count me in. I will bring the truck again and the girlfriend, although I can't promise she will be very useful...

This time I will bring a trailer for more trash capacity.

CityLife · February 01, 2011, 04:50:12 PM

Who is putting this on and where is Noone's Launch Park? What do you guys intend to clean up? The Springfield Block Captains and a Boy Scout Troop cleaned up a portion of the creek where it runs through Klutho Park a few months ago. We got hundreds, if not thousands of pounds of "Hydra" which is an invasive plant species out of the creek.

I've got prior plans on that day, but may be able to help you guys get some materials for the cleanup. We used a special tool to get the Hydra out of the water that may be useful. Not sure who has it though.

Lucasjj · February 01, 2011, 04:58:51 PM

I think I am good for that weekend. Could someone post a google maps link to where the launch point is at? Also is a boat required or will people be able to walk the shore and help?

Captain Zissou · February 01, 2011, 05:36:37 PM

Noone's Launch or Noone's Landing isn't an official park (yet), but it is a great piece of land to the east of Washington St where Beaver St dead ends.

Noone · February 01, 2011, 09:37:31 PM

Capt. Zissou thanks for the pats on the back. But the bottom line Hogans Creek launch is an urban waterway that can provide immediate community benefits within the Downtown core. Now!

This past weekend you, Da Monster, Field, Ock, CG7, PatODo, Kelly, Dougskiles, Miss Fixit, If I've left anybody out I apologize but it is truly a grass roots effort that is bringing awareness with just true volunteerism to clean up this waterway for Public use. You all are awesome in my book.

The 12th is just another of more steps in telling the world to Visit Jacksonville. And just maybe one more activity to do Downtown. Citylife there is no set group or club doing this but rather a bunch of concerned citizens. Eleven days out and I can't wait.

PeeJayEss · February 01, 2011, 10:03:49 PM

I'm in

Ocklawaha · February 01, 2011, 11:02:33 PM

Quote from: Noone on February 01, 2011, 09:37:31 PM
This past weekend you, Da Monster, Field, Ock, CG7, PatODo, Kelly, Dougskiles, Miss Fixit, If I've left anybody out I apologize but it is truly a grass roots effort that is bringing awareness with just true volunteerism to clean up this waterway for Public use. You all are awesome in my book.

"If I've left anybody out"

Just one... Henry.

OCKLAWAHA

Noone · February 02, 2011, 03:05:08 AM

Jacob, Gavin, Marc, Bryan, and the list will continue to grow.

Timkin · February 03, 2011, 01:48:17 AM

Quote from: Captain Zissou on February 01, 2011, 05:36:37 PM
Noone's Launch or Noone's Landing isn't an official park (yet), but it is a great piece of land to the east of Washington St where Beaver St dead ends.

Coming from Arlington... Crossing the Matthews Bridge and coming through downtown, How do I get there? I have never been to this particular area...(please forgive my ignorance)

thelakelander · February 03, 2011, 05:55:32 AM

^Turn left onto Liberty Street, go two blocks and turn left onto Beaver Street. Go one block and turn right onto Washington Street. The open area will be on your left between the creek and Church Street.

Timkin · February 03, 2011, 09:34:31 PM

Thanks Lake

fieldafm · February 07, 2011, 08:21:49 PM

Friends of Hogans Creek

This Saturday, come out and do something good for your community. We'll be cleaning up a portion of Hogans Creek and raising awareness for what could become Jacksonville's greenbelt linking the river, the stadium district, the cathedral district and Springfield's once majestic parks.

No money is required, just your willingnesss to lend a hand. I would recommend bringing some gloves.

We'll be meeting at Noone's Launch which is essentially behind the fire station and FDLE, near the downtown Winn Dixie represented in this graphic here:

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If you have any questions, please pm me.

Noone · February 08, 2011, 05:56:42 AM

Still looking forward to Sat. morning at 9-11. Everyone is making it happen. Bring your own stuff gloves, boots, If you have those little plastic shopping bags that have accumalated in that place and you want to thin out that pile than just bring them. Should be a low tide and a lot easier to get the stuff on the shore banks.

This area should be one of the biggest mayor and city council issues in the next 4 years.

In the weeks ahead anyone want to paddle Hogans Creek? Elected officials and those running in the spring elections go to the front of the line. Anyone in the media in Duval county or outside of Duval county is welcome.

Your participation will have you saying not only "Visit Jacksonville" but "Visit Downtown"