The 13th Annual
Hurricane Creek Cleanup

SCHEDULED!

The next Hurricane Creek

Cleanup & Chilli Cook-Off

is scheduled for

Saturday, April 28, 2007

starting at 9 a.m.

Meeting site at Watson's Bend (formerly Stroker Point)
where Holt-Peterson Road crosses Hurricane Creek

To celebrate Earth Day and Hurricane Creek! This event is the Friends of Hurricane Creek’s way of giving back to our community. Hurricane Creek is Tuscaloosa’s Crown Jewel and we want to show it off in full bloom.

We will remove all garbage and trash from bridge crossings and roadside access points to the creek. There will be a canoe trip to pick up trash from the creek banks. This is done to raise awareness of the creek and the amount of uncontrolled litter we see annually.

The creek will be in full bloom with wild Alabama azalea and mountain laurel. Airplane rides, courtesy of SouthWings, will be available for photographing the watershed. Please contact us to sign up for a spot! Later there will be a chili cook-off and door prizes. Speakers will include environmentalists from around the state.

From the campus area: Take Jack Warner Parkway N. to Crescent Ridge Road. Turn Left then immediately turn right at the first stop sign. Follow Alabama Ave. to the fork in the road. Take the right fork. Follow Holt Peterson Rd to the bridge. There will be lots of signs and boats at the staging area. Can’t miss it.

From Alberta City area: Take University Blvd to intersection at 15th street and hwy 216. Take 216 toward Brookwood. After you cross Hurricane Creek take the third paved road to the left. This will be County Rd 88. Follow 88 to the stop sign and turn left. Follow Holt Peterson Rd. to the bridge. Can’t miss it!

For more information, contact John L. Wathen at (205)233-1680 or (205)507-0867, or e-mail at creekkeeper@peoplepc.com.

Alabama Rivers Alliance Watershed Leadership Conference