You're invited!

Thunder Bay's harbour cleanup plan, or Remedial Action Plan (RAP), invites experienced kayakers with their own kayaks to get up close with harbour environmental issues and projects on August 28th. Centered on the lower Kaministiquia River and nearby portions of Lake Superior, this guided event is a chance for experienced kayakers to learn first-hand about environmental issues and projects centered on water quality, habitat, and fish populations. The event is also a chance to get an up-close view of several harbour industries. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is free of charge. A light lunch will be provided.

Go to www.infosuperior.com for a full suite of event information, including a map showing the launching point and video clips of previous kayak events.

Details

When: Sunday, August 28, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Where: Starting and ending at Mission Island public boat launch beside McKellar Marine at the end of 107th Avenue, off 106th Street. (106th Street is on the way to Mission Marsh.) See the web link near the top of this email to view a map showing the start/finish point.

Why: To learn about Thunder Bay harbour environmental projects, progress and issues.

Registration: Contact Jim Bailey -  jfbailey@lakeheadu.ca if you would like to participate. Please copy Kirsti Salmi - ksalmi@lakeheadu.ca. All participants must register & return waivers by email before August 19th, 2016.

Safety & Rules

Safety is our primary consideration. All participants must be experienced kayakers of intermediate or higher skill level with their own kayak and safety equipment. The group will be accompanied by certified kayaking instructor Lise Vaugeois. Note that this is not a kayaking instruction course but rather a harbour tour focused on the lower Kaministiquia River and adjacent portion of Lake Superior.

If you have any questions, feel free to give Jim Bailey a call - 807-343-8514.