Save The River has received the test results for Week 4 (July 25) of the Beach Watch monitoring program. All beaches sampled on July 25th“passed”.
Week 4 Results (7-25-11)
Wilson Beach: PASS
Potter’s Beach: PASS
Frink Dock: No Sample
Round Island: PASS
Lake of the Isles: No Sample
Scenic View Park: PASS
Waddington Beach: PASS
About Beach Watch
The program provides a snapshot of water quality at popular swimming areas which are not monitored by other groups during the peak recreational swimming season. Our goal is to ascertain whether there is a health risk to swimmers from E.coli in the water. E. coli is a type of bacteria found in the intestines of animals, including humans, which in some instances is linked to human health concerns.
There are many potential sources for E.coli bacteria in swimming areas, including: improper sewage disposal, agricultural run-off, bird and animal waste and various other environmental factors.
Although the results cannot be used to conclusively say that a location is safe for swimming, Save The River advises beach goers to practice safe swimming habits to reduce the likelihood of acquiring bacteria related illnesses, such as rashes or gastrointestinal problems. When swimming, a few simple steps should be followed: choose swimming sites with good water circulation, never swallow swimming water and wash hands after swimming and before eating. If you are very young, very old or have a compromised immune system you are more susceptible to acquiring bacteria related illnesses.
Change in Beach Watch Program
To best serve the community and to compare Save The River water quality results with results from other state and federal agencies, Save The River has changed what type of bacteria they test for. In previous years, Save The River has tested water samples for Enterrococci bacteria but will now be testing for E.coli. Although Enterrococci bacteria are a type of E.coli, testing for E.coli broadens the range of bacteria that may be found. As always, Save The River will continue to monitor the beaches throughout the summer and report on results and trends
Questions?
If you have any questions, concerns or would like more information on our Beach Watch program, please stop by the office or call, 315-686-2010.
Join Save The River and Great Lakes United for a free lunch-time briefing on the latest news from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes – St. Lawrence River Navigation study. (Learn more about Save The River’s involvement in this issue here)
For more information on the webinar and how to register, read on for information from Great Lakes United.
Victory! Great Lakes- St. Lawrence River Navigation Study takes a 180!
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposals to widen and deepen locks and channels on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River have long been a point of contention for those concerned with Lakes and River protection and restoration. Widespread citizen engagement in Corps planning over the past decade stressed the need for commercial navigation to operate sustainably within this fragile freshwater environment. In a huge victory, the recently released final Great Lakes Navigation Review Supplemental Reconnaissance Report reflects citizen concerns and rejects initial recommendations to physically expand locks and channels. The Report also added some promising recommendations on determining how to reduce environmental impacts of commercial navigation.
Join a discussion with Jennifer Caddick and Stephanie Weiss from Save the River to discuss the significant changes in the latest Corps navigation Report, and how your organization can get involved. Facilitator: Jennifer Nalbone, Great Lakes United
Title: Victory! Great Lakes- St. Lawrence River Navigation Study takes a 180!
Date: Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer
Great Lakes United is pleased to offer this service to our members and the public.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Lauren Cheal at lcheal@glu.org.
Save The River has received the test results for Week 3 (July 18) of the Beach Watch monitoring program. All beaches sampled on July 18th“passed”.
Week 3 Results (7-18-11)
Wilson Beach: PASS
Potter’s Beach: PASS
Frink Dock: PASS
Round Island: No Sample
Lake of the Isles: PASS
Scenic View Park: PASS
Waddington Beach: PASS
About Beach Watch
The program provides a snapshot of water quality at popular swimming areas which are not monitored by other groups during the peak recreational swimming season. Our goal is to ascertain whether there is a health risk to swimmers from E.coli in the water. E. coli is a type of bacteria found in the intestines of animals, including humans, which in some instances is linked to human health concerns.
There are many potential sources for E.coli bacteria in swimming areas, including: improper sewage disposal, agricultural run-off, bird and animal waste and various other environmental factors.
Although the results cannot be used to conclusively say that a location is safe for swimming, Save The River advises beach goers to practice safe swimming habits to reduce the likelihood of acquiring bacteria related illnesses, such as rashes or gastrointestinal problems. When swimming, a few simple steps should be followed: choose swimming sites with good water circulation, never swallow swimming water and wash hands after swimming and before eating. If you are very young, very old or have a compromised immune system you are more susceptible to acquiring bacteria related illnesses.
Change in Beach Watch Program
To best serve the community and to compare Save The River water quality results with results from other state and federal agencies, Save The River has changed what type of bacteria they test for. In previous years, Save The River has tested water samples for Enterrococci bacteria but will now be testing for E.coli. Although Enterrococci bacteria are a type of E.coli, testing for E.coli broadens the range of bacteria that may be found. As always, Save The River will continue to monitor the beaches throughout the summer and report on results and trends
Questions?
If you have any questions, concerns or would like more information on our Beach Watch program, please stop by the office or call, 315-686-2010.
Save The River has received the test results for Week 2 (July 11) of the Beach Watch monitoring program. All beaches sampled “passed”.
Week 2 Results (7-11-11)
Wilson Beach: PASS
Potter’s Beach: PASS
Frink Dock: PASS
Round Island: PASS
Lake of the Isles: PASS
Scenic View Park: PASS
Waddington Beach: PASS
About Beach Watch
The program provides a snapshot of water quality at popular swimming areas which are not monitored by other groups during peak recreational swimming season. Our goal is to ascertain whether there is a health risk to swimmers from E.coli in the water. E. coli is a type of bacteria found in the intestines of animals, including humans, which in some instances is linked to human health concerns.
There are many potential sources for E.coli bacteria in swimming areas, including: improper sewage disposal, agricultural run-off, bird and animal waste and various other environmental factors.
Although the results cannot be used to conclusively say that a location is safe for swimming, Save The River advises beach goers to practice safe swimming habits to reduce the likelihood of acquiring bacteria related illnesses, such as rashes or gastrointestinal problems. When swimming, a few simple steps should be followed: choose swimming sites with good water circulation, never swallow swimming water and wash hands after swimming and before eating. If you are very young, very old or have a compromised immune system you are more susceptible to acquiring bacteria related illnesses.
Change in Beach Watch Program
To best serve the community and to compare Save The River water quality results with results from other state and federal agencies, Save The River has changed what type of bacteria they test for. In previous years, Save The River has tested water samples for Enterrococci bacteria but will now be testing for E.coli. Although Enterrococci bacteria are a type of E.coli, testing for E.coli broadens the range of bacteria that may be found. As always, Save The River will continue to monitor the beaches throughout the summer and report on results and trends
Questions?
If you have any questions, concerns or would like more information on our Beach Watch program, please stop by the office or call, 315-686-2010.
Save The River will offer two training sessions for their Riverkeeper Monitoring Program on Saturday, July 23rd at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, August 17th at 6 p.m. Both training sessions will be held in the Antique Boat Museum’s Education Room. Since the Riverkeeper Monitoring Program was developed in 2008, more than 200 hundred volunteers have been trained to be our eyes and ears out on the water, watching for pollution issues and signs of wildlife health.
Save The River covers the international section of the River – a huge area spanning from where Lake Ontario flows into the St. Lawrence River through to the Massena/Cornwall area. Volunteers are needed to help patrol the River – keeping an eye out for pollution, wildlife die-offs and other impacts on the environment. Volunteers will be trained to look for subtle changes in the River ecosystem that can indicate changes in River health. Volunteers will also learn how to assess pollution problems and how to effectively report these problems to Save The River.
To become a volunteer, all you need to do is attend this hour-long training session that will get you acquainted with River issues from pollution to wildlife die-offs and will give you the knowledge you need to identify these issues and report them effectively. Not only will you learn more about the River you love, but you’ll also be given the tools to do something about the bad things that can happen to the River as well. All volunteers will be provided with a take home Riverkeeper Identification Guide to assist them in identifying and reporting River issues as well as a free t-shirt.
Interested volunteers should contact Save The River to let us know you are coming. To RSVP call us, 315-686-2010 or e-mail us, striver@savetheriver.org.
Thanks to the very generous support of the many donors to our From the Founders to the Future Campaign, we’ve begun construction on the expansion and renovation of our downtown Clayton office!
Grater Architects of Clayton, NY has developed an innovative plan to allow our staff to continue working in the existing office while the addition is built. Once the addition is completed, staff will move into the addition while the existing structure is renovated. The project is being built as ‘green’ as possible, with a focus on energy efficient design. Check out the plans below.
View of Existing Office & New Addition
Rear View of New Save The River Addition
The addition, which will be fully handicapped accessible, will include conference/meeting space on the first floor and more than double office space on the second floor. Renovation of the existing building will improve the buildings energy efficiency, though improved insulation and new windows and doors.
Save The River has received the test results for Week 1 (July 4) of the Beach Watch monitoring program. All beaches sampled “passed.”
Week 1 Results (7-04-11)
Wilson Beach: PASS
Potter’s Beach: PASS
Frink Dock: PASS
Round Island: No Sample
Lake of the Isles: PASS
Scenic View Park: PASS
Waddington Beach: PASS
About Beach Watch
The program provides a snapshot of water quality at popular swimming areas which are not monitored by other groups during peak recreational swimming season. Our goal is to ascertain whether there is a health risk to swimmers from E.coli in the water. E. coli is a type of bacteria found in the intestines of animals, including humans, which in some instances is linked to human health concerns.
There are many potential sources for E.coli bacteria in swimming areas, including: improper sewage disposal, agricultural run-off, bird and animal waste and various other environmental factors.
Although the results cannot be used to conclusively say that a location is safe for swimming, Save The River advises beach goers to practice safe swimming habits to reduce the likelihood of acquiring bacteria related illnesses, such as rashes or gastrointestinal problems. When swimming, a few simple steps should be followed: choose swimming sites with good water circulation, never swallow swimming water and wash hands after swimming and before eating. If you are very young, very old or have a compromised immune system you are more susceptible to acquiring bacteria related illnesses.
Questions?
If you have any questions, concerns or would like more information on our Beach Watch program, please stop by the office or call, 315-686-2010.
Download it today- all proceeds directly support our River protection programs!
Each 4th of July weekend, River Rat and musician Jay Nash gathers an incredible group of singer-songwriters on the shores of the St. Lawrence River to pay tribute to the river and celebrate Save The River’s work to protect this magnificent place. The benefit concert – known as Rock for the River, has raised tens of thousands of dollars for Save The River’s advocacy, education and research programs aimed at protecting the St. Lawrence River and Thousand Islands.
Rock for the River has become the musical event of the year for anyone who loves the St. Lawrence and music. Each musician brings something different and special to the stage, and the evening culminates with all of the artists playing together for the last few unforgettable songs. The love, camaraderie and joy that the musicians bring to this event matches the spirit and grassroots passion of Save The River’s community protection programs.
Album tracks include:
Hey Girl – Garrison Starr
Are You Beautiful – Chris Pierce
A Million Candles – Monica Behan
Like a Cloak – Joey Ryan
Child – Chris Seefried
Oh Sister – Joe Purdy with Garrison Starr
Fireworks – Garrison Starr
River Siren – Jay Nash
Long Gone – Jay Nash
Thanks to the generosity of these amazing musicians, all proceeds from album sales support Save The River’s programs to protect the St. Lawrence River and Thousand Islands!
