The Watershed Alliance of York is sponsoring its 5th Annual Watershed Weekend in York County on September 29 and 30.

The purpose of the Watershed Weekend is to increase public awareness about the importance of their watersheds. The idea is to encourage as many WAY partner organizations as possible to plan and sponsor one activity locally that will draw people to your watershed and allow them to participate in some manner while learning more about your organization and watershed.

Watershed groups, local governing agencies, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, and other interested parties will be responsible for planning, staffing and implementing their sponsored activity.

WAY will serve a central coordinating role, handling advertising and promotion and provide technical assistance for the venue.

WAY is also looking for event/project sponsors.

Experience shows that people want to learn and engage in most hands on activities. Some examples for you to consider are educational workshops, litter cleanups, tree plantings, and outdoors recreational activities.

If you would like to sponsor a local cleanup of a stream, park or natural area, WAY can provide your organization with financial and technical assistance to ensure success.

If you or your organization would like to sponsor a venue in your watershed, let WAY know. Registrations are due July 31.

For more information about how to get involved in Watershed Weekend 2007, contact Gary R. Peacock of WAY by calling 717-840-7430 or send email to: gpeacock@yorkccd.org.

7/6/2007