Many thanks to the 447 runners and walkers who came out  Saturday morning to support Save The River’s 10th annual River Day Run! With the expansion of the race to include a 10K we saw record turnouts and the event was our biggest ever, raising several thousand dollars for our River protection programs!

Congratulations to our 5K Winner Kentucky Wempe with an amazing time of 16:45 and our Top  5K Female Lynde Wangler with an overall 4^th place finish and a 20:55 time. Our first 10K overall winner this year was Sean Kinnally who timed in at 41:19 and our first 10k Top Female is Meredith Kennedy with a time of 43:11! Congrats to all runner and walkers on a spectacular race!

5K Results

Top Overall –Kentucky Wempe– (16:25) 1st Place

Overall Female – Lynde Wangler (20:55)  4th place

Top Jogging Stroller  – Joshua  Kaufmann(22:07) 21st place

Female 13 and Under  – Mia Pestle (25:16)

Male 13 and Under  -Ethan Clement (22:59)

Female 14-19 –Anna Butrico (22:08)

Male 14-19 – Connor Blake (20:51)

Female 20-29  - Liz Kennedy (22:44)

Male 20-29 – Robert Hummel (20:48)

Female 30-39 – Megan Simmons (21:11)

Male 30-39  – Paul DeSarra (20:56)

Female 40-49 – Laurie Beth Pestle (23:54)

Male 40-49 – Kurt Bretch (21:53)

Female 50-59 – Glenda House (26:14)

Male 50-59 -  Dave Shannon (23:19)

Female 60+ –Nancy Cain (28:15)

Male 60+ – Robert Hasseler (22:40)

10K Results

Overall Male -Sean Kinnally (41:19)

Overall Female-Meredith Kennedy (43:11)

Top Jogging Stroller –Sarah Yaussi (50:34)

Female 14-19 -Joanne Bechaz (57:27)

Male 14-19 – Sam Purcell (44:14)

Female 20-29 -Jamie Bicknell (43:59)

Male 20-29 – James Schibuk (41:22)

Female 30-39 –Kristen Kortz (44:15)

Male 30-39 – Gradin Junn (41:20)

Female 40-49-Karen Godshall (50:23)

Male 40-49- Scott Palm (51:50)

Female 50-59- Mark Eckstein (46:07)

Male 50-59- Mark Purcell (44:37)

Female 60+ Nancy Werthmuller (47:43)

Male 60+ Joseph Latt (54:31)

5K Results sorted by Age Group

5K Overall Results

10k Results Sorted by Age Group

10K Overall Results

Many thanks to our Generous Event Sponsors and Supporters! All proceeds from the event support our River protection and education programs!

Against the Grain Gourmet

Caskinette’s Lofink Ford Mercury

Innovative Physical Therapy Solutions

Camelbak

The Phinney Charitable Foundation, Inc.

Community Bank

Cheney Tire

Reinman’s Department Store

Road ID

Clayton Shur Fine

Frontenac Crystal Spring

And, many thanks to the volunteers who help make the run possible along with organizations including Clayton Fire Police, Clayton Police Department, Thousand Island Emergency Rescue Service, and the Village and Town of Clayton.

Registration is still open!  Save The River’s 10th annual River Day 5K/10K Fun Run will be held on Saturday, July 28! Each year this fun event raises several thousand dollars for our River protection programs.

The fast and flat course winds through downtown Clayton and along the waterfront.  This year, to celebrate the 10^th annual River Day we’ve added a 10K run. Once again we’re excited to welcome back Yellow Jacket Racing to provide professional timing for the race.  Runners, walkers, and jogging strollers all welcome to participate in this event for all ages and abilities.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, July 28, 2012

Times: Registration begins at Frink Park @ 7:30 a.m. Race begins promptly at 9 a.m.

Location: Registration and race start @ Frink Park, downtown Clayton

Registration:

Register with the registration form – Download and fill out the registration form and stop by our office, 409 Riverside Drive, Clayton with payment. $25 for 5k, $30 for 10k.

Awards and Swag! Race tees and Camelbak water bottles are guaranteed for the first 300 registrants! Awards will be given for top male and female runners in each age category.

Event timed by Yellow Jacket Racing.

For full details and race course, download the race brochure.

Thanks to our generous event sponsors.   Gold Sponsor Against The Grain Gourmet

Silver Sponsors Caskinette’s Lofink Ford and Innovative Therapy Solutions

Bronze Sponsor Cheney Tire,  Community Bank N.A. and The Phinney Charitable Foundation, Inc.

In Kind Sponsors Reinman’s Department Store , Frontenac Crystal Springs, Clayton Shur Fine and  Camelbak

Event Booth Sponsor The Mustard Seed

Save The River has received the test results for Week 4 (July 23) of the Beach Watch monitoring program. All beaches sampled PASSED this week!  This means you can get out in the water and be part of the Swimmable Action Day tomorrow, July 26th!!

The Swimmable Action Day is being hosted across the world by the Waterkeeper Alliance network of over 200 water protection groups bonded over the right for clean and equitable water use for all. The Waterkeeper Alliance is celebrating the 40^th anniversary of the Clean Water Act of 1972 with Swimmable Action Day! The focus of the Swimmable Action Day is to encourage citizens to celebrate the right to clean, swimmable waters and to promote the importance of the Clean Water Act, in protecting our local waterways.  The Waterkeeper Alliance encourages everyone to swim and enjoy the clean water around them and then  show their support by posting great beach photos to the WaterKeeper Alliance page at  www.facebook.com/Waterkeeper.

Have you been wondering where there is clean swimmable water close to you??

The Swim Guide smart phone app is a free app that,  allows people to find safe beaches and swimming areas to recreate and enjoy their waterways. This app will allow beachgoers and swimmers across the country to find and enjoy clean swimmable water. Check out swimmguide.org for more information on how to get this free app on your smart phone!

Our Beach Watch samples have all passed and the heat has been consistent so get out, jump in and swim to celebrate Swimmable Action Day!

Week 4 Results (7-23-12)

Wilson Beach: PASS

Potter’s Beach: PASS

Grindstone Point: PASS

Frink Dock: PASS

Round Island: PASS

Lake of the Isles: PASS

Scenic View Park: 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.

2012 Beach Watch Results – Week 3

Save The River has received the test results for Week 3 (July 18) of the Beach Watch monitoring program. All beaches sampled PASSED this week!

Week 3 Results (7-16-12)

Wilson Beach: PASS

Potter’s Beach: PASS

Grindstone Point: PASS

Frink Dock: PASS

Round Island: PASS

Lake of the Isles: PASS

Scenic View Park: PASS

Pass and Fail? -What makes a beach safe?

Each week Save The River and our great volunteers test for E.Coli in the local beaches. When the results are returned to us we compare state regulations with the amount of E.Coli found in the sample. Under current water standards swimming water is considered unsafe when the E.Coli exceeds 235 per 100ml sample. In the past three weeks E.Coli has been minimal and there has not been any reason for concern. Just as we report a pass/fail for the beaches if the levels were high but did not exceed the state regulation we will let you know! As always please take precautions when swimming by not ingesting the water and washing your hands after you swim. These small acts can help insure a fun and healthy beach trip!

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.

2012 Beach Watch Results – Week 2

Save The River has received the test results for Week 2 (July 12) of the Beach Watch monitoring program. All beaches sampled PASSED this week!

Week 2 Results (7-12-12)

Wilson Beach, Cape Vincent: PASS

Potter’s Beach, Grindstone Island: PASS

Frink Dock, Clayton: PASS

Round Island, Clayton: PASS

Lake of the Isles, Wellesley Island: PASS

Scenic View Park, Alexandria Bay: 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.

Save the River’s 9th Annual Rock for the River was a huge success! The sold out crowd saw, heard and experienced an incredible and unique performance. It was a great way to celebrate the River and the community that wants to protect it.

Thank you to our event sponsors – The Duane and Dalia Stiller Charitable Trust, Cerow Agency and Raks Department Store. And to Byron & Jen O’Neil for designing this year’s poster.

And a huge thanks to Jay Nash, Sara Bareilles, Garrison Starr,  Joe Purdy, Amber Rubarth, Eliza Moore, Josh Day, Matt DelVecchio, and Everett Smith who created a truly memorable event.

Remember you can still buy the Live Rock for the River 5 album on iTunes.

With The Nature Conservancy we forwarded a simple petition with a powerful message to the Governor. 1379 New Yorkers from across the state and others who visit and enjoy Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River signed on. It read;

“We Support Plan Bv7

The International Joint Commission (IJC) recently released water level management plan called Plan BV7- for the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario. The new plan will make significant progress in protecting the health of the River and Lake, while providing greater economic opportunities for industry and continuing to provide protection for shoreline property owners from erosion and flooding.”

Our message to the Governor:

“We are encouraged by the strong showing of support the signatures on this petition represents. We are also encouraged by the leadership you have shown in pursuing policies where bold action will lead to positive results for all New Yorkers. Supporting the adoption of Plan Bv7 is such a bold step.”

For the full text of the letter, click: 2012-07-07 Cuomo Bv7 Petition Cover Ltr

Check out our editorial, “N.Y.’s natural habitat badly needs repair“, promoting Bv7. It was co-authored with The Nature Conservancy and appeared in the Saturday, July 7th, Albany Times Union. In it we urge everyone to support Plan Bv7 as an important step forward to restore the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario coastal environment.

Please share it widely. http://ow.ly/c6L11

We are thrilled to announce that our 9th Annual Rock for the River is SOLD OUT, and we are looking forward to an amazing show on Saturday. Thank you to Jay Nash, all the musicians, and our event sponsors – The Duane and Dalia Stiller Charitable Trust, Cerow Agency and Raks Department Store.

Also, remember you can buy the Live Rock for the River Album on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/rock-for-the-river-5/id447078236

2012 Beach Watch Results – Week 1

Save The River has received the test results for Week 1 (July 2) of the Beach Watch monitoring program.

All beaches sampled passed!

Week 1 Results (7-2-12)

Wilson Beach: PASS

Potter’s Beach: PASS

Frink Dock: PASS

Round Island: No Sample

Lake of the Isles: PASS

Alex Bay Scenic View Park: PASS

Waddington Beach: No Sample

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.