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

Captain Zissou · February 08, 2011, 09:13:00 AM

This is exciting! Only 4 days away!

I can't stress enough how important it is to have gloves. Tools aren't really needed, as we're not yet that far into the cleaning process. Boots, Gloves, a smile, and some elbow grease are all you need to be a big help!!!

I'm going to bring water bottles and maybe some munchies for people.

north miami · February 08, 2011, 10:10:54 AM

Perhaps some day, with storm water fee monies and other elements of commitment firmly in place,the city will provide routine monitor and cleaning maintainence of River City water bodies.

It will be interesting to watch the Fishweir Creek restoration proposal unfold in this regard-previously unheard of designated city refuse inflow catch and discard maintainance a key recommendation during Fishweir project scoping.

Note past Ron Littlepage editorials in pre storm water fee era regarding Fishweir Creek trash impacts at Hamilton Street- the gist being that only 'higher taxes' would enable city involvement.
Now what??

DA_MONSTER · February 08, 2011, 01:16:00 PM

Actually, it might be beneficial to bring a shovel and maybe a hacksaw. That hatchet we had last time was pretty handy... Also, if you have waders you can definitely put them to use if you don't have access to a kayak.

urbaknight · February 08, 2011, 01:35:23 PM

I too am interested to help. What time will people be meeting up? And, will it happen rain or shine?

fieldafm · February 08, 2011, 01:41:13 PM

9AM, rain or shine. Believe me you will get dirty so a little rain isn't going to make things any worse

Come on out. You'll have a good time, its free and it will help our community. The amount of wildlife in the Hogan basin is eye opening and fascinating.

urbaknight · February 08, 2011, 01:52:06 PM

I went around my neighborhood a few times simply pocking trash up off the ground. It's simple but rewarding work. I encourrage everyone to do that in their own neighborhoods as well. It sure makes it look like there are people that care about their communities, and here in JAX we can really use that image..

Captain Zissou · February 08, 2011, 02:35:53 PM

Quote from: DA_MONSTER on February 08, 2011, 01:16:00 PM
Actually, it might be beneficial to bring a shovel and maybe a hacksaw. That hatchet we had last time was pretty handy... Also, if you have waders you can definitely put them to use if you don't have access to a kayak.

Nobody let me use the hatchet!!?? Proper ropes might be a good idea too. We may have to lasso a few shopping carts out of the creek with the truck.

Captain Zissou · February 08, 2011, 02:38:40 PM

Quote from: fieldafm on February 08, 2011, 01:41:13 PM
Come on out. You'll have a good time, its free and it will help our community. The amount of wildlife in the Hogan basin is eye opening and fascinating.

Amen to that. The wildlife blew me away. Noone and Field say it all the time; 'Lets stop talking about it and Do it!' I changed from a critic to a devoted follower after I spent 2 hours by the creek.

Lucasjj · February 08, 2011, 02:57:50 PM

I have waders, gloves, and will bring a mix of tools that may help.

My experience with this creek is only the part that runs through the parks in Springfield, so I am looking forward to seeing more of it.

PeeJayEss · February 08, 2011, 03:29:00 PM

Quote from: urbaknight on February 08, 2011, 01:52:06 PM
I went around my neighborhood a few times simply pocking trash up off the ground. It's simple but rewarding work. I encourrage everyone to do that in their own neighborhoods as well. It sure makes it look like there are people that care about their communities, and here in JAX we can really use that image..

+1

River Ocean · February 08, 2011, 04:58:05 PM

Hi everyone! We are a local (St. Augustine) outdoor clothing company, River Ocean. We heard about these cleanups through one of our friends and think this is super awesome. We are going to try and have a River Ocean team there on Saturday at 9am ready to clean up our River! Thank you all for being such wonderful community members who care about our waters.

Enjoy the Water...

Elizabeth Brown
River Ocean, LLC.
RiverOcean.com
facebook.com/riverocean

Captain Zissou · February 08, 2011, 05:58:19 PM

Thanks Elizabeth!

Does anyone know any Riverkeepers that want to help?? So far the list of philanthropic organizations with members involved is SOS, SurfRider Foundation, Enjoy The Water Foundation, Jacksonville Rotaract, River City Renewal, 'Friends of Hogan's Creek'......Any Others?

Wacca Pilatka · February 08, 2011, 06:13:00 PM

I wonder if Cowford Traders would promote these cleanups as part of its Riverkeeper display in the store?

PeeJayEss · February 08, 2011, 10:39:25 PM

Quote from: Captain Zissou on February 08, 2011, 05:58:19 PM
Does anyone know any Riverkeepers that want to help??

Will look into...

Quote from: Captain Zissou on February 08, 2011, 05:58:19 PM
is SOS

Sisters of the Sea or another SOS that I don't know?

Noone · February 09, 2011, 05:00:28 AM

Quote from: River Ocean on February 08, 2011, 04:58:05 PM
Hi everyone! We are a local (St. Augustine) outdoor clothing company, River Ocean. We heard about these cleanups through one of our friends and think this is super awesome. We are going to try and have a River Ocean team there on Saturday at 9am ready to clean up our River! Thank you all for being such wonderful community members who care about our waters.

Enjoy the Water...

Elizabeth Brown
River Ocean, LLC.
RiverOcean.com
facebook.com/riverocean

Elizabeth, Looking forward to meeting you and other members of your team.

Your post has just fired up this city. I hope the candidates of Dist.7 are reading this thread as well as the administration, Dan O'Byrne the new Director of Visit Jacksonville, Candidates for Mayor,

Also I can't wait to hear what St. Johns County is doing for access and economic opportunity for its citizens on their Waterways. Jacksonville Waterways Commission meeting in 4 hours.

See everyone else in 3 days.