Hello all!
There's a RK meeting this Friday. This meeting will be a workshop on Water
Conservation. People in the field of natural resources are saying that
water is the new oil...There aren't any wars over water just yet, but there
are constant local skirmishes, legal battles and substantial evidence to
suggest that things are getting worse.
It has never been more important to become aware of the conservation issues
facing our rivers and water sources around the globe. This should be an
eye-opening adventure, especially given the water-rich environment in which
al of us live.
I'm attaching the RK meeting schedule for the year. I know that many kids
did not take one as they exited the library last meeting. There were other
important papers attached to the schedule as well. Make sure your RK family
has all the info by grabbing one at tomorrow's meeting.
Thanks to the RK families who've been coming out to local cleanups. All our
rivers need attention after the spring flooding, but our adopted River des
Peres has needed special attention. Anyone who's been out there knows just
how much debris has been stirred up.
It's a great lesson on hydrology as well when you witness a log 2 feet in
diameter hanging fifteen feet up in a tree...The speed and power generated
by impervious surfaces along the banks is astounding.
There is another big cleanup this weekend - Saturday, November 8. I've sent
info about this and there are signs in the halls with details. It starts at
9am and it will be COLD.
If you're coming out to the cleanup, bring gloves and wear waterproof boots
if possible. Rubber gloves under garden gloves can keep the cold water off
of your hands for a while at least.
Also, come for any portion of the day that you can...even 15 minutes of help
will make a difference...especially when added to the 15 minute of 50 other
River Kids! We have the potential to make a tremendous difference!
I'll be in touch more next week about current events for River Kids.
See you soon!
Ben
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There's a RK meeting this Friday. This meeting will be a workshop on Water
Conservation. People in the field of natural resources are saying that
water is the new oil...There aren't any wars over water just yet, but there
are constant local skirmishes, legal battles and substantial evidence to
suggest that things are getting worse.
It has never been more important to become aware of the conservation issues
facing our rivers and water sources around the globe. This should be an
eye-opening adventure, especially given the water-rich environment in which
al of us live.
I'm attaching the RK meeting schedule for the year. I know that many kids
did not take one as they exited the library last meeting. There were other
important papers attached to the schedule as well. Make sure your RK family
has all the info by grabbing one at tomorrow's meeting.
Thanks to the RK families who've been coming out to local cleanups. All our
rivers need attention after the spring flooding, but our adopted River des
Peres has needed special attention. Anyone who's been out there knows just
how much debris has been stirred up.
It's a great lesson on hydrology as well when you witness a log 2 feet in
diameter hanging fifteen feet up in a tree...The speed and power generated
by impervious surfaces along the banks is astounding.
There is another big cleanup this weekend - Saturday, November 8. I've sent
info about this and there are signs in the halls with details. It starts at
9am and it will be COLD.
If you're coming out to the cleanup, bring gloves and wear waterproof boots
if possible. Rubber gloves under garden gloves can keep the cold water off
of your hands for a while at least.
Also, come for any portion of the day that you can...even 15 minutes of help
will make a difference...especially when added to the 15 minute of 50 other
River Kids! We have the potential to make a tremendous difference!
I'll be in touch more next week about current events for River Kids.
See you soon!
Ben
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