To preserve, protect & enhance the White River of Indiana

Donovan Miller

We are sad ro report the passing of a great Friend, Donovan Miller. He was a tireless volunteer, especially when the job involved young people, and his cheery presence made many a task much lighter. Donovan, you will be missed.

For a particularly moving tribute and to learn more about this incredibly active volunteer, read In Memoriam: Donovan Miller by the managing editor at NUVO Magazine.

Donovan at the helm: “I’m not retired. I’m ‘free to choose.’ ”

 

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Fish survey presentation coming

Join us as we learn more about White River’s cleanest bill of health in years. We will host a presentation by Indiana Department of Natural Resources biologists who collected 7,128 fish from 57 species at sample stations between Anderson and Indianapolis this past autumn. This was the greatest number of species collected since the fish kill, and further proof that the river has recovered.

Our guests will be fisheries research biologist Sandy Clark-Kolaks, who led the survey, and Bill James of DNR’s Fish & Wildlife Division. Their presentation will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28 in the Holliday Park Nature Center (See map.)

 

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Shhhh

The Quiet Sports Expo is returning to the Indiana State Fairground for the third year, from February 17 to 26, 2012. Part of the Indianapolis Boat, Sport and Travel Show, the QSE is dedicated to sports powered by humans.

Friends members have a special invitation from the Central Indiana Wilderness Club to attend a reception for Rob Kesslering, renowned paddler, wilderness guide, author and speaker on Saturday evening February 18 at 8 p.m. Rob has completed 16 canoe trips north of the 60th parallel and is a registered guide through the US Forest Service.

If you plan to attend or have questions, please email Bob Hart at rrhrunner@comcast.net.

 

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Save the date

Planning has begun for the 24th Annual White River Cleanup. Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 14 and watch this space for future news updates.

If you pitched in for the 2011 cleanup, you may enjoy our slide show of the day’s photos:

 

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Friends focus on new friends

Each year, our Friends group continues to focus on involving other groups and individuals with this valuable waterway resource. Contact us to discover volunteer opportunities for your organization or to explore sponsorship possibilities. You also can choose to support these efforts by making a donation or becoming a member.

Then, we invite you to enjoy our Partnering to Protect White River slide show to view some dedicated volunteers at work.