Clinton County CleanScapes is sponsoring the 2nd annual Pine Creek Two Rivers Cleanup Event on August 16.

The cleanup event will be run along Pine Creek in Clinton County to the West Branch Susquehanna River, Jersey Shore Borough.

Kayakers and Canoers, meet at the lower end of Pine Creek. From Rt. 220, take the Rt. 44 N. Pine Creek Exit and drive south onto Tiadaghton Ave. (toward Jersey Shore). At stop sign turn left toward Jersey Shore (E. Central Ave.), drive 0.15 miles and pull off onto a gravel parking lot on right just before the bridge. Drop off your canoe/kayak and drive your vehicle to a Jersey Shore parking lot at the corner of Smith & Main Sts. Complementary shuttle service back to the launch site provided.

Waders, meet at the Jersey Shore boat launch area. From Rt. 220 take the Rt. 44 S. (Main St.). Drive south into Jersey Shore Boro. Drive through stop light. Just after Jersey Shore State Bank, take first left. Right turn onto one way street, boat launch at the corner of Front & Smith Sts. Parking instructions will be provided at this site.

Boaters: meet at the launch site mentioned above at 8:15 a.m. to drop off canoes/kayaks. Launch at 9:00. Waders: meet at 8:45 a.m. at the Jersey Shore Borough. boat launch. Complementary lunch at 12-1 p.m..

Garbage bags and gloves will be provided.

Pre-registration is required by noon on August 14 and all participants will enjoy a complementary lunch and refreshments. Youth seventeen and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration and questions should be given to Project Director Elisabeth Lynch McCoy of Clinton County CleanScapes at 570-893-4123 or send email to: elynch@clintoncountypa.com.

8/8/2008