09/19/2023
Volunteer and Learn about Kennebunk River Restoration October 7
If you're interested in a hands-on approach to reducing pollution on riverfront property, please come to a buffer-planting workshop on October 7 from 9 am-noon at the Cape Arundel Golf Club at 19 River Road in Arundel.
The workshop, organized by the York County Soil and Water Conservation District, is an opportunity for volunteers to help plant a riverside buffer, or to simply observe and learn how to apply these best management practices in other locations – such as your own property.
Volunteers will plant around 50 plants in pre-dug holes at the golf course starting at 9 am and ending at noon. All needed tools, such as gloves and shovels, will be provided. Staff from the York County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve will work alongside volunteers during the workshop.
A strip of vegetation allowed to thrive uncut along the bank of a river or stream will help to reduce runoff – and pollution – from ending up in the river. This is a proven method of keeping rivers and streams cleaner. The Kennebunk River has tested high for a range of pollutants for multiple years now: the Maine Department of Environmental Protection has formally classified the river as “impaired for bacteria.” The sediment and pollutants in the river that are the result of heavy rains and runoff has never been more evident than this year – Maine had one of the wettest summers on record.
Those interested should register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cagc-bmp-workshop-tickets717827099177?aff=oddtdtcreator. Any questions about this event should be directed to Alex Brown at [email protected].
