River Links

AW director Charlie Walbridge and stalwart volunteers John Regan, Wes Maks, and Sandy Walbridge spent an afternoon preparing the Sang Run Access on the Upper Youghiogheny River for the Memorial Day Weekend releases. Grass was cut, trash picked up, and the signs and fee box upgraded. John?s tractor, Charlie?s weed-wacker, and Sandy and Wes?s riding mowers made the job go quickly. AW Director Barry Tuscano is currently working on further upgrades to the sign and donation box. We will once again be taking out on Mountain Surf property in Friendsville. Please remember that public nudity and drinking are offensive and unacceptable here.

River access doesn?t just happen. Read on for a brief history of this important piece of land.

Member donations at the Upper Yough have funded our work managing the Sang Run put-in and Mountain Surf take-out. Thus far we spent $901 in both 2001 and 2002 managing the Upper Yough site in direct expenses. We have also received $6203.39 of in-kind services or labor. That is money that Maryland taxpayers did not have to pay to manage recreation on this State Wild and Scenic River.

In late July, American Whitewater volunteer, board member, and safety guru Charlie Walbridge arranged the delivery and distribution of gravel at the Upper Yough's Sang Run access point. Several volunteers have also helped mow the grass and pick up trash this summer. Thanks to everyone who has helped and made a contribution!

On April 26th, American Whitewater volunteers built a new set of changing rooms outside Mountain Surf for the boating community. Kudos go to Mike Bailey, Troy Dike, Nick Lipkowski, Pat Norton, Charlie Walbridge, Bob Gedekoh, Kitty and Barry Tuscano. Great work guys!