The Wallkill River Watershed Alliance Boat Brigade will again host a public paddle on the river to both enjoy it and identify any concerns.
The Alliance’s Boat Brigade working group is chaired by Brenda Bowers. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Ms. Bowers at [email protected].
Bring your own boat, or reserve one from New Paltz Kayaking Tours. Owner Craig Chapman, an Alliance member and supporter, can be reached at 845-594-6353.
Please bring a small notebook and pen, a phone with GPS and camera if you feel comfortable (recognizing that you will be on the water, and are responsible for your own property). Also wear footwear that allows portage in shallow water. Be aware that you are responsible for your own safety.
This Boat Brigade will depart from Popp Memorial Park in the hamlet of Wallkill (Town of Shawangunk) on Saturday, May 14 at 2 p.m.
Riverkeeper is supporting the effort by providing stream walk resources and other tips to help the effort be productive. Find reports of past boat brigades on the Boat Blog.
To learn more, visit wallkillalliance.org or follow the Wallkill River Watershed Alliance on Facebook.
2016 Boat Brigade Schedule
May 14th – Saturday 2-6 pm
Popp Memorial Park – 3075 Route 208 Wallkill NY (next to the Stewarts)
Traveling South
June 11th Saturday 8am-12
DEC launch site Springtown Rd (County Route 7), Town of Rosendale, 4 1/2 miles north of New Paltz.
Traveling to Perrine’s Bridge
July 14th – Thursday 6 pm – 9 pm
New Paltz Sojourner Truth Park 55 Plains Road New Paltz 12561
Traveling to Rosendale
August 6th Saturday 8am -12
Thomas Bull Memorial Park 166-198 Grove street Campbell Hall NY
Traveling to Montgomery
September 17th Saturday 9am-12
Wallkill Popp Memorial Park – 3075 Route 208 Wallkill NY (next to the Stewarts)
Putting in below the dam and traveling north to Gardiner
All dates will have Boats available from Craig Chapman and require people to register in advance to reserve a boat 845-594-6353 New Paltz Kayaking