Volunteers needed for one day paddling festival!

Volunteers needed for 16th annual Regatta on the Columbia Slough!

When: Sunday, July 25th, 2010

Three hour shifts from 8am-2pm

Where: Multnomah County Drainage Districts

1880 NE Elrod Dr

Portland OR 97211

What: The Columbia Slough Watershed Council is putting on its 16th annual Regatta on the Columbia Slough, the largest one-day paddling festival in Oregon! This event allows our community to rent canoes and kayaks and connect with the wildlife on the Slough. Last year the Regatta attracted 485 paddlers and 183 boats to paddle on the Slough, the "hidden gem" of our local waterways. A variety of wildlife including great blue herons, bald eagles, beaver, turtles, and fish live in the Slough. The Columbia Slough provides safe slack water paddling appropriate for all skill levels.

We rely on our volunteers to make each year a success.

We need 25 volunteers for the following activities: Canoe wranglers on the dock; Parking Lot attendees; Food and Beverages; Our new Composting program; Registration for boat rentals; Set-Up and Break-Down before and after the event.

Please contact Dana at [email protected] or at 503-956-8558 by July 23rd if you are interested.

Dana Kleinhesselink

Community Outreach Specialist/LINKS Americorps

Columbia Slough Watershed Council

7040 NE 47th Ave.

Portland, OR 97218

(503) 956-8558

www.columbiaslough.org

"To foster action to protect, enhance, restore and revitalize the Slough and its watershed."