Join park rangers from the Missouri National Recreational River for Paddle with a Purpose, a combined litter cleanup and kayak float to experience, enjoy, and protect the Missouri National Recreational River Water Trail.
The kayak float will begin at the Chief White Crane Boat Ramp near Lake Yankton and end at Riverside Park in Yankton, SD. For the litter cleanup, we will take time to collect litter and debris from our starting location at Lake Yankton, from Green Island Recreation Area (an island along our float route), and our end location at Riverside Park.
This will be a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to explore and learn about the Missouri River during the kayak float while also collecting trash from popular recreation spots where the litter can accumulate and end up in the river.
To register as a volunteer, you must call the Missouri National Recreational River at 605-665-0209×21 and speak with a park ranger to confirm your registration. More details about shuttling, what to bring, etc. will be provided upon registration.
All prospective volunteers should have experience kayaking and must be over the age of 16.
If you have any questions, please call 605-665-0209×21 or email Hannah Ringquist, Hannah_Ringquist@partner.nps.gov
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