Dale & Jerry took a paddle down from Auburn Hills to Avon & Livernois yesterday with 3 saws and no extra gas. They cleared some jams just good enough to get through and ran gas out of 2 saws. Report is there is one big log that you need to drag your boat over and it will require a larger saw than they had with them to remove. Numerous woody debris sites were adjusted on this trip that was actually a reconnaissance to locate a kayak missing since the Paddlepalooza a few months ago. The boat was not located so if anyone has heard where it may have ended up, I am sure Jerry would appreciate if it were returned.
Another trip was made today on the Avon & Livernois to Yates section where the problem spot after the stinky pipe but before the walking/biking bridge was adjusted. This spot has been a mess for the whole Summer.
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So if you can sign up for some or all of these options, you can support your sport! Definitely try to Support Your Local Outfitter! Your support could be just passing the word or contacting them to ask if they need some help clearing jams. Some of our paddling buddies carry an empty garbage bag and put (other people's) trash into when they can get to it.
Just remember, the river is not in pristine condition on it's own, it is largely due to the efforts of Jerry and Dale along with a few others of us who regularly pitch in and help.
After the stinky pipe: Before
After the stinky pipe: After
Metal debris pulled from the river on way to scrap yard!
Jerry working on cutting through
Jerry cutting in the Auburn Hills to A&L section
Now open
Adjustment in process
Coming through
Open for now
