RBC | Volunteers of the White River Alliance recently donated part of a day for another successful effort to pick up trash along the White River, at fishing accesses, around Lake Avery, and in town to the 10th Street bridge.
“It’s a simple act to pick up items that others have left behind. It may not save the planet but to pitch in sets a good example so that more will follow. And, keeping our community attractive and the White River healthy is something we can all have a hand in. People come here to enjoy our unspoiled beauty and resources and you can help insure that continues,” said Alliance member Deirdre MacNab.
“Promoting a healthy White River doesn’t just require another study, it requires effort from White River water users and landowners to take a look at their activities along the river and learn more about what they can do to exercise healthier practices.
Case in point, spraying for mosquitos with chemicals like permethrin along the river does kill mosquitos but it also kills good bugs, like bees, butterflies, mayflies, and even the Saddle Case Maker Caddis flie that eats algae. Why use unhealthy practices when there are better options?
Algae comes and goes! There was a scare on the White River when the high water receded and green algae started to cover the stream bed of the river starting up the North Fork, fueling speculation about another 2018. But no, much of the dreaded algae disappeared as fast as it arrived.”
“Please join us as the White River Alliance as we continue to offer great presentations from guest speakers and experts in their field to help you learn more about our river and resources.”
