BUSINESSES IN RIVER COMMUNITY COME TOGETHER TO SUPPORT NEW APPROACH TO
WATER LEVEL REGULATION

Business Community Joins Environmental Groups Calling for Speedy Approval of Plan Bv7.
Additional Environmental, Conservation and Sportsmen Organizations Offer Support.

A growing group of 18 business and business-related groups in the river community today joined environmental organizations by sending a letter to the International Joint Commission (IJC) urging the adoption of Plan Bv7. Plan Bv7 is a new proposed approach to water level regulation in Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. The plan would move towards more natural flows in the lake and the river which will benefit the environment and provide economic benefits to the region.

The latest letter is a strong show of support from business interests who recognize that this new approach to water level regulation is helpful to the economy. On March 26, 2012 an international group of 24 environmental, conservation and sportsmen organizations, led by Save The River and The Nature Conservancy, sent a letter of support for Bv7 to the IJC. The latest letter adds to a growing, diverse coalition of environmental, economic, landowner, and citizen groups that are supporting the new plan. Furthermore, the list of environmental, conservation and sportsmen organizations supporting Plan Bv7 has grown to 28.

In the letter submitted today the groups state, “Our businesses, organizations and the economy of this region depend on the health and beauty of the lake and river and their ecosystems. Moving toward more natural water flows in these bodies of water will not only improve the environment, it will also provide substantial economic and shoreline benefits.” The list of businesses supporting Plan Bv7 will grow in the coming weeks as organizations from the river community and across New York State add their names to this letter.

Jennifer Caddick, Save The River executive director, said, “Plan Bv7 is a balanced approach to regulating water levels and the letter sent to the IJC today is clear evidence of that. Momentum is growing and we are very pleased that this growing support includes businesses from our community that recognize that this new plan has real, substantial benefits for everyone.”

The letter of support was signed by:

The Clayton Guides Association (Clayton, NY); Classic Island Tours (Clayton, NY); Chalk’s Marina & Boat Sales (Fisher’s Landing, NY); Chaumont Yacht Club (Chaumont, NY); Coyote Vision (Pittsford, NY); Gamble Distributors (Carthage, NY); Garlock’s Lumber and Hardware (Alexandria Bay, NY); Martin’s Marina & Motel (Cape Vincent); Northern Marine (Clayton, NY); Paul Norton Canvas (Chaumont, NY); RJ Marine (Clayton, NY); Schermerhorn Harbor (Hammond, NY); The Ship Motel (Alexandria Bay, NY); Sign Man Charters (Clayton, NY); London and District Labour Council (London, Ontario); Uncle Sam Boat Tours (Alexandria Bay, NY); Van’s Motor Marine Inc. (Alexandria Bay, NY); and Wright’s Marine (Morristown, NY).

Four environmental, conservation and sportsmen organizations have added their names to the coalition’s March 26th letter. These groups include: Trout Unlimited, Ducks Unlimited, The International Water Levels Coalition and The Lake Plains Waterfowl Association.

Plan Bv7 was announced on January 30th and represents an innovative approach to water level regulation in Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. At that time Save The River and The Nature Conservancy expressed their support for the approach contained in Plan Bv7, which will deliver environmental improvements along with substantial benefits for the regional economy and property owners.

A copy of the letter is attached. More information on Plan Bv7 is available on web sites of Save The River and The Nature Conservancy. These pages will provide continuous updates on the review and approval of Plan Bv7. Any group, business or individual interested in supporting Plan Bv7 is invited to contact either organization.

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About Save The River:

Save The River was formed in 1978 to protect and preserve the ecological integrity of the Upper St. Lawrence River through advocacy, education, and research.

About Plan Bv7:

Plan Bv7 has been formulated over the course of ten years with the input of more than 180 stakeholder representatives, experts, and scientists from government agencies, academia, NGO’s and industry in New York, Ontario, and Quebec.

Clayton, NY (September 20, 2011) - Save The River’s Beach Watch Program monitored seven popular swimming areas over a nine-week period in July and August, providing a snapshot of summer swimming water quality. Overall, the results for this year indicated that the water quality at sampled beaches was within state and federal safe swimming standards.

Water quality sampling this year did not find consistently high levels of bacteria at Wilson’s Bay in Cape Vincent and Potter’s Beach on Grindstone Island, as in previous years. Wilson’s Bay did see a spike in bacteria levels on August 22^nd, although the sample was still within safe state swimming water standards. (See fact sheet for detailed sampling results.)

Save The River Beach Watch volunteers sampled seven sites this season – Wilson’s Bay in Cape Vincent, Frink Dock in Clayton, Potter’s Beach on Grindstone Island, Lake of the Isles near Wellesley Island, Round Island near Clayton, Scenic View Park in Alexandria Bay and Waddington Town Beach in Waddington. Water samples are tested for E.coli, a bacterium found in the intestines. Test results are compared to New York State Department of Health standards for beach swimming water quality. New York State guidelines are that 235 CFUs or higher of E.coli bacteria per 100 milliliters of sample water is deemed unhealthy at swimming beaches. None of the samples taken this summer exceeded this guideline.

High levels of E.coli bacteria can cause health problems such as rashes and gastrointestinal illness, and are dangerous to the very old, very young or anyone with a compromised immune system.  Symptoms of infection include: chills, fever, diarrhea and cramping.  To reduce the risk of acquiring a bacteria-related illness, beach goers should employ the following simple safety measures: never swallow swimming water and wash hands after swimming and before eating.

Also, scientific studies have indicated that the presence of Cladophora, a type of green algae, can harbor unsafe levels of bacteria.  Save The River believes there is a strong indication that, on occasion, Wilson’s Bay experiences high levels of bacteria due to the presence of Cladophora. Save The River suggests looking for the presence of Cladophora algae before swimming at most locations on the river.

Save The River’s Beach Watch Program has been providing swimming water data to the Thousand Islands community since 1999.  All samples are taken by Save The River volunteers and analyzed by Converse Laboratories in Watertown, a state certified facility.

Several organizations provided key support to the Beach Watch program in 2011. Water samples were collected at Bowes Realty in Clayton and taken to Watertown each week through a sample collection coordination program in conjunction with Converse Laboratories. The Thousand Islands Land Trust provided staff support for the additional sampling at Potter’s Beach. And, volunteers took weekly samples at each of the seven beaches tested.

The full listing of 2011 sampling results and a summary are available on Save The River’s website www.savetheriver.org, as well as results from prior years. During the swimming season, interested beach goers can sign up for Save The River’s weekly notification of Beach Watch information. To sign up, call Save The River at (315) 686-2010 or e-mail striver@savetheriver.org.

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For more information, contact Kayla Montanye at Save The River, (315) 686-2010.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 23, 2011

Tickets for Save The River’s 8th annual Rock for the River benefit concert, to be held Saturday, July 2 at the Clayton Opera House, will go on sale starting Friday, May 27.

Join Save The River for this special musical event celebrating the River. Event founder Jay Nash is once again bringing some of the best original song-writers and musicians from around the country for an amazing night of live music in support of Save The River. This year’s line-up includes Jay Nash, Joe Purdy, Chris Pierce, Garrison Starr, The Milk Carton Kids, Althea Jean, Chris Seefried, and special guests.

All ticket proceeds directly support Save The River’s advocacy, education and research programs. Doors open at 7 and tickets are $30 advance or $35 at the door. Purchase tickets by calling Save The River at (315) 686-2010, or by visiting the Save The River office on Riverside Drive, in downtown Clayton next to the Opera House. Save The River’s Memorial Day weekend hours are 9a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Starting Tuesday, May 31 Save The River will be open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

To learn more about Rock for the River 8 or Save The River’s programs, visit www.savetheriver.org.

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For more information: Jennifer Caddick, Executive Director, Save The River (315) 686 2010

Great Lakes United * National Wildlife Federation * Save The River

As Seaway Opens, Groups Call for Strong Coordinated Action to Stop Invasive Species

Buffalo, N.Y. (MARCH 21) —In what is turning out to be a pivotal year in the battle to protect the Great Lakes and other waters from the onslaught of invasive species, conservation organizations are calling for strong, coordinated action by the U.S. and Canadian governments to stop ships from dumping ballast water filled with harmful biological pollution.

The call for action comes as the St. Lawrence Seaway prepares to open tomorrow for its 52nd season amidst the myriad of pending state and federal ballast water regulations aimed at protecting U.S. and Canadian waters from species like the zebra mussel and round goby—unwanted invaders that cost Great Lakes citizens, businesses and cities more than $200 million per year in damages and control costs.

“For years, the Seaway opening has been a huge sign advertising the Great Lakes are open for the next invasion,” said Jennifer Nalbone, director of navigation and invasive species for Great Lakes United. “The Great Lakes are home to a multi-billion dollar fishery and source of drinking water for tens of millions of people. They require the highest protections possible, not the most convenient.”

This year could be a turning point in the fight against invasive species. After over 20 years of virtual inaction, the U.S. and Canadian governments are setting the stage to finally confront the ongoing problem of invasive species so that shared waters can be protected from biological pollution. However challenges remain regarding harmonizing regulations on shared waterways.

The groups are urging the U.S. and Canada and the region’s states to move quickly to coordinate and implement the highest protective standards proposed in the region, across the region, to mandate that ships do not dump harmful invaders into bi-national waters.

After years of inadequate action by the two federal governments, momentum is building to shut the door on aquatic invasive species—due largely to the efforts of state public officials who have passed ballast requirements and established numeric ballast water discharge standards, as well as advocacy groups, which have filed lawsuits to protect water quality. A recent court settlement requires the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to define a numeric ballast water discharge standard by 2012. In addition, the federal government of Canada has ratified the International Maritime Organization’s Ballast Water Management Convention—considered minimally protective of water quality—and is planning to incorporate the IMO’s numeric standard in the Canada Shipping Act. The U.S. Coast Guard will be finalizing a rule to establish a ballast water discharge standard this spring, proposed in 2009 to be the IMO standard, and strengthened as treatment technology advances.

”The stage is now set for the U. S. and Canada to stand and deliver,” said Marc Smith, senior policy manager with National Wildlife Federation’s Great Lakes office. “The question is, ‘Will they?’ We encourage public officials to take strong action to protect the Great Lakes and other waters from aquatic invasive species.”

The shipping industry has unsuccessfully challenged in court state regulations to stop invasive species from entering the Great Lakes. The industry has also lobbied Congress and the Administration for weaker standards for foreign vessels and loopholes that could delay implementation by lakers of the pending Coast Guard rule. The federal government of Canada is also lobbying Congress, the Administration, and state of New York to weaken proposed standards in New York.

The No. 1 way non-native species enter the Great Lakes is through ballast water discharge of foreign vessels. Lakers, vessels that never leave the Great Lakes, do not introduce new invasive species from overseas but can spread species from lake to lake. Currently the most stringent regulations being implemented by foreign vessels coming to the Great Lakes are two management practices: ballast water exchange, which has been required on approximately 10% of vessels entering the Great Lakes region since 1996, and flushing of empty tanks (for 90% of vessels entering the region termed “no ballast on board” or NOBOB), which was imposed by Canada in 2006 and the St. Lawrence Seaway in 2008. Ballast water exchange and NOBOB flushing are beneficial and have reduced the risk of new invasive species establishment by purging organisms in the open ocean or shocking freshwater organisms with high salinity water. But a 2007 study by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association states that both salinity shock and volumetric ballast exchange are “imperfect and subject to widely variable efficacy depending on taxa” and that the risk of new establishment of invasive species remains.

“It’s frustrating to see the start of another shipping season on the St. Lawrence Seaway knowing that still more needs to be done to clean up ship ballast tanks,” said Jennifer Caddick, Executive Director for Save The River. “The Seaway agencies and shipping industry have been painting themselves green. Unfortunately, the reality is that they have fought regulations that are protective of our Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River waters, such as New York’s strong rules to clean up ship ballast tanks, at every step of the way. Rather than fighting regulations, I wonder how far we could be today if that energy was instead spent advancing ballast treatment technology.”

For more information:

NOAA’s “Assessment of Transoceanic NOBOB Vessels and Low-Salinity Ballast Water as Vectors for Non-indigenous Species Introductions to the Great Lakes” can be found here: http://www.glerl.noaa.gov/res/projects/nobob/products/

Contacts:

Jennifer Nalbone, Great Lakes United: 716-983-3831; jen@glu.org

Marc Smith, National Wildlife Federation: 734-887-7116; msmith@nwf.org

Jennifer Caddick, Save The River: 315-686-2010; jennifer@savetheriver.org

Wellesley Island, NY (August 12, 2010) – Save The River today will honor two volunteers with the Volunteer of the Year Award at the organization’s annual volunteer picnic. The award is given to volunteers who have consistently gone above and beyond the call of duty in their volunteer efforts and whose volunteer assistance has moved Save The River’s efforts to protect the St. Lawrence River forward in a significant way. The picnic and award presentation will be held from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority’s ‘Rift Camp’ on Wellesley Island.

Last year, Save The River’s nearly 300 volunteers provided more than 3,200 hours of service – the equivalent of nearly 400 eight-hour days – in support of Save The River’s advocacy, education and research programs. Volunteers assist with a variety of projects, from monitoring River health to stuffing envelopes and providing expertise on River policy issues.

“The time and expertise, often combined with hands-on labor, that volunteers provide is critical to the strength of Save The River’s efforts to protect the St. Lawrence River. Volunteers magnify the capacity of our small staff and our River protection programs,” stated Save The River’s Executive Director Jennifer Caddick. “We are thrilled to recognize this year’s recipients of the Volunteer of the Year Awards for their dedication and commitment to Save The River. We are a stronger organization thanks to their efforts.”

Jim McGarry, Oak Point and Ithaca, NY – Although a relatively new volunteer, Jim jumped in with both feet two years ago and has become a leader in the Common Tern restoration program. The program is a partnership working to restore the population and habitat of Common Terns, a threatened bird species once abundant on the River. After reading everything the Cornell Ornithology lab had on Common Terns, Jim got to work developing innovative methods to reduce predation while increasing the amount of suitable habitat for the birds. In addition to braving fierce adult Common Terns while monitoring nests and counting eggs and chicks on a weekly basis, Jim has also been key in efforts to band additional birds and develop better reporting methods for volunteer monitors. Jim’s efforts have directly led to an increase in breeding success at two historic nesting sites, providing a significant boost to the Common Tern population on the River.

Jay Nash, Clayton and Ludlow, VT – Seven years ago, long-time supporter Jay Nash approached Save The River with an idea – bring the best independent singer-songwriters to Clayton for a night of music to benefit Save The River. Today, the event, Rock for the River, has grown into Save The River’s largest annual fundraiser. Over the past seven years, the event has raised more than $40,000 for Save The River’s programs. Additionally, much of Jay’s music has been influenced by the River and it seems that he’s always sporting a Save The River tee at shows around the U.S. and Europe, which has been so important in spreading the word throughout the U.S. and Europe about the importance of protecting the St. Lawrence River.

For more information on Save The River’s volunteer programs, visit www.savetheriver.org and click on ‘Get Involved’.

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For more information, contact:

Jennifer Caddick, Save The River Executive Director

E-mail: jennifer@savetheriver.org / Phone: (315) 686-2010 / Cell: (315) 767-2802

Clayton, NY (August 4, 2010) – Save The River is urging local municipalities bordering the Upper St. Lawrence River in the U.S. and Canada to implement a three year moratorium on wind project development. The move was taken after careful review of recent data showing potentially high avian and bat mortality from the first six months of operation of the Wolfe Island Wind project, the only operating wind project in the region.

Additionally, Save The River is calling for a cumulative assessment of bird and bat mortality and other environmental impacts for wind development in the Upper St. Lawrence River valley, coordinated by agencies in the US and Canada. The assessment should consider two regional scenarios, one for 500 wind turbines and the other for 1,000 wind turbines.

“The initial high avian and bat mortality documented at the Wolfe Island Wind Project along with the lack of any cumulative impact assessment for wind projects proposed within the St. Lawrence valley, demand a ‘wait and see’ response from decision makers in the communities that are now involved with examining environmental impact studies from wind developers,” stated Save The River in a position paper detailing the rationale for the moratorium and cumulative assessment.

Several factors influenced the call for a moratorium on wind energy development in the region including:

• The St. Lawrence River valley contains one of the most unique and substantial grassland habitats in eastern North America, which is home to specialized bird populations and provides critical foraging habitat for a variety of raptor species. This habitat is increasingly scarce due to development pressure and further threatened by wind energy development.

• The Indiana Bat, a federally listed endangered species, has been identified as a resident in several communities slated for wind energy projects. The scientific community has expressed growing concern regarding the potential for bat kills and population declines given the rapid proliferation of wind power facilities and the large-scale mortality that has occurred at some facilities.

• No agencies have begun to assess the cumulative impacts of the more than 6 projects proposed along the Upper St. Lawrence River and, as a result, little if anything is known about the cumulative impacts of these projects on the River ecosystem. Nor has any cross-border coordination with Canada occurred, resulting in a lack of information for agencies assessing project impacts.

“Without a full picture of the impacts of wind energy development along the Upper St. Lawrence River, it is irresponsible to move forward with the wind projects currently in development at this time,” stated Save The River Executive Director Jennifer Caddick. “Communities along the St. Lawrence River have worked hard to protect the River’s water quality and wildlife for many years. A precautionary approach is the only way to ensure that the St. Lawrence River ecosystem remains vibrant and healthy.”

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Read Save The River’s full position statement.

For more information, contact Stephanie Weiss, Save The River Assistant Director at (315) 686-2010 or stephanie@savetheriver.org

Clayton, NY (January 18, 2010) – Save The River’s 21st annual Winter Environmental Weekend will be held February 5 – 6 at the Clayton Opera House. This annual event brings together policymakers, scientists and citizens to discuss the most important issues facing the St. Lawrence River environment. Highlights of the weekend’s events include a keynote presentation by award winning author Jeff Alexander and conference remarks by NY Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Pete Grannis.

Winter Weekend kicks off with a cocktail reception on Friday, February 5 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., which includes hors d’oeuvres and a chance to reconnect with friends. The weekend’s main events – the Winter Weekend conference and evening reception – will be held on Saturday, February 6. The packed conference agenda includes morning remarks by NY Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Pete Grannis and presentations on impacts of water levels regulation on the River environment, the latest news on the Asian carp situation, Save The River’s new partnership with area schools, and much more. Conference registration beings at 8:30 a.m. with presentations beginning at 9 a.m. The registration fee for the Saturday conference is $25.00, lunch included. The conference agenda, when finalized, will be available on Save The River’s website, www.savetheriver.org

The weekend’s events will be capped off with a keynote presentation by Jeff Alexander, award winning journalist and author of Pandora’s Locks: The Opening of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway. Jeff Alexander has been covering Great Lakes issues for the past 20 years in several Michigan papers and has received numerous awards for his journalism. His efforts as a journalist also helped to spur $30 million dollars worth of pollution clean-ups within the Great Lakes Region. Pandora’s Locks explores the opening of the Great Lakes 50 years ago to exposure of invasive species, one of the world’s worst environmental disasters, and has been called a ‘must read’ by anyone interested in Great Lakes issues. To learn more about Jeff and his books visit jeffalexander.org. Saturday evening’s events begin with a cocktail hour at 5:30 and an opportunity to view silent auction items and to participate in our live auction. Dinner, featuring Jeff Alexander’s keynote presentation, begins at 7 p.m. Dinner is $75.00 per person.

Advance reservations by January 27^th are recommended as space is limited. Reservations can be made by calling Save The River at 686-2010.  All events are being held at the Clayton Opera House.

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For more information contact Jennifer Caddick, Save The River Executive Director, at (315) 686-2010, or visit www.savetheriver.org.

Save The River Reports on Summer Beach Water Quality
Concerns raised about high bacteria levels found at Wilson’s Beach

Clayton, NY (August 24, 2009) – Save The River’s Beach Watch Program monitored six local swimming areas over a five-week period in July and August, providing a snapshot of summer swimming water quality. Overall, the results for this year indicated that the water quality at sampled beaches was within state and federal safe swimming standards but there is continued cause for concern with Wilson Beach in Cape Vincent.

Bacteria levels spiked above healthy water quality standards at Wilson Beach on two occasions, July 13 and July 27, during the sampling period. On those two dates, bacteria levels ranged from 220/ml to 1600/ml. In accordance with New York State Health Department standards, a finding of 61 or higher of bacteria colonies per 100 milliliters of sample water is deemed unsafe water quality at swimming beaches. The samples collected each week are tested for Enterococci, a bacteria found in warm-blooded animals, including humans, which is closely linked to human health impact.

High levels of bacteria can cause health problems such as rashes and gastrointestinal illness, and are most dangerous for the very old, very young or anyone with a compromised immune system. Symptoms of infection include: chills, fever, diarrhea and cramping. To reduce the risk of acquiring a bacteria-related illness, beach goers should employ the following simple safety measures: never swallow swimming water and wash hands after swimming and before eating.

Frequent high levels of bacteria at Wilson’s Beach may be linked with the presence of Cladophora, a type of green algae. Recent scientific studies have indicated that Cladophora can harbor unsafe levels of bacteria. Many of the spikes in bacteria levels at Wilson’s Beach have occurred during times of high algae contamination at that beach. The continued correlation over several years of sampling amongst the two occurrences would suggest a need for caution at Wilson Beach when significant amounts of algae are observed.

Save The River volunteers sampled six sites in 2009: Wilson Beach in Cape Vincent, Frink Dock in Clayton, Potter’s Beach on Grindstone Island, Lake of the Isles near Wellesley Island, Round Island near Clayton, and Scenic View Park in Alexandria Bay. A fact sheet detailing sampling results for all beaches sampled can be found at Save The River’s website, www.savetheriver.org by clicking on ‘On the Water Programs’ and then ‘BeachWatch’.

“The Beach Watch program is an important snapshot of swimming water quality along the River,” stated Save The River Executive Director, Jennifer Caddick. “Save The River is the only organization sampling the most popular summer swimming spots on the River and providing this important health information to the public. Our goal is to help swimmers make informed decisions about where and when to swim at these beaches.”

Save The River’s Beach Watch Program has been providing swimming water data to the Thousand Islands community since 1999. All samples were taken by Save The River volunteers and analyzed by Converse Laboratories in Watertown, a state certified facility.

Several organizations provided key support to the Beach Watch program in 2009. Samples were collected at Bowes Realty in Clayton and taken to Watertown each week through a sample collection coordination program in conjunction with Converse Laboratories. Jefferson County Water Quality Coordinating Committee provided staff support for the additional sampling at Wilson Beach.

The 2009 sampling results and summary are available on Save The River’s website, ww.savetheriver.org, as well as prior year results. During the swimming season, interested beach goers can sign up for Save The River’s weekly notification of Beach Watch information. To sign up, call Save The River at (315) 686-2010 or e-mail striver@savetheriver.org.

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Fact Sheet: Beach Watch Results 2009 (PDF)

Clayton, NY (January 12, 2009) – Save The River’s 20th annual Winter Environmental Weekend will be held February 6 – 7 at the Clayton Opera House. This annual event brings together policymakers, scientists and citizens to discuss the most important issues facing the St. Lawrence River environment.

Save The River has also announced Tim Palmer, an award winning photographer and author as the keynote speaker for the event. Palmer has been writing about rivers across the United States for over 25 years, combining his accomplished photography and his deep appreciation for rivers into his vivid books. He has been honored with multiple awards for his books and his work as a river conservationist including the Benjamin Franklin Award for the best American book on nature and the environment for The Heart of America: Our Landscape, Our Future, and River Conservationist of the Year Award from Perception, Inc for his conservation work. For more information on Tim Palmer and his work, visit www.timpalmer.org.

The schedule of events for the weekend begins on Friday, February 6 with a welcome cocktail party from 6-8 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. On Saturday, February 7, conference registration being at 8:30 a.m. with conference presentations beginning at 9 a.m. The conference agenda is currently being finalized with more details to be posted on the Save The River website. The registration fee for the Saturday conference is $25.00, lunch included. Saturday evening begins with a cocktail hour at 5:30 and an opportunity to view silent auction items and to participate in our live auction. Dinner begins at 7 p.m. and featuring keynote speaker Tim Palmer. Dinner is $75.00 per person.

Advance reservations by January 23rd are recommended as space is limited. Reservations can be made by calling Save The River at 686-2010. All events are being held at the Clayton Opera House.

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For more information contact Jennifer Caddick, Save The River Executive Director, at (315) 686-2010.