Programs
The WV Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) and WV Association of Professional Soil Scientists are sponsoring a
FLOAT TRIP THROUGH THE SMOKE HOLE SECTION OF THE SOUTH BRANCH OF THE POTOMAC RIVER
Friday and Saturday, May 7, 8, 2010
All are invited to participate in a day long float trip on Saturday, May 8, 2010, through the beautiful Smoke Hole section of the South Branch of the Potomac River, from the Big Bend Campground to a take out on River Road located about 3 miles west of Petersburg, WV, off of St. Rt. 28.
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08046/855641-37.stm
Optional camping is available at the Big Bend Campground located on the South Branch of the Potomac River, south of Upper Tract, WV, on Friday, May 7, 2010.
http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/mnf/rec/rog_campgrounds/bigbend_campground.htm
Last year the attendees camped close to one another and shared a covered dish meal on Friday evening. If anyone is interested in another evening of good food, music, and fellowship please bring something to share and an instrument.
Participants must make their own arrangements for canoe rental, transportation, etc. Likewise everyone is on their own for meals and other lodging arrangements.
http://wvweb.com/eaglesnest/
We plan to leave Big Bend Campground by 9:00 A.M. on May 8, 2010 and be on the river all day. This float trip is dependant on adequate water levels so determine for yourself if conditions are favorable. In the event of high water or extremely low water levels please contact Steve Ritz, Steve.Ritz @wv.usda.gov; 304-822-3020 ext. 101 (work), 304-822-5818 (home) by 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 6, 2010, to confirm that the float trip is still on.
http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River_detail_id_3329_
This trip is a social outing sponsored by both professional groups and intended to provide an opportunity to enjoy the resources we are working to conserve. Some participants may choose to camp together and transport their boats together. The Eagles Nest Outfitters provide shuttle services but may not be able to get folks and boats to the put in location by 9:00 A.M.. This is a fairly loosely organized event where participants show up and bring all they need for a day on the water. Appropriate equipment includes a sun hat, sunscreen, lunch, drinking water, a change of clothing, rain gear, fishing equipment, and a camera if you have a dry bag or box for it.
Please contact Steve Ritz with any questions.
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