AW is thrilled to announce the 2004 winners of the AW “Flowing Rivers Grant Program” supported by Clif Bar. We received three times as many proposals this year as last. Consequently, the committee had many strong proposals to choose from.
The projects that we did select for funding were selected because:
- they directly affected access, conservation, and safety
- the projects were likely to have a lasting effect
- the funding would contribute to the project’s completion
- the benefits of the project would benefit the local community
This year’s recipients were the Iowa Whitewater Coalition from
The IWC is seeking to ‘reconnect rivers’ that have been separated by low head dams. As part of a statewide initiative to create water trails across
The Chota Canoe Club will create a grassroots awareness campaign for Crooked Fork Creek. Crooked Fork Creek suffers from pollution from a number of abutting towns that dump their sewage directly into the creek. The Club intends to create a campaign that includes educational and promotional materials aimed at both the local and visiting paddling communities. The Emory-Obed Watershed Association will be a partner for the project. Using the AW Grant, the Club has secured an additional $825 for the project.
For more information about Crooked Fork Creek
AW wishes both Clubs success with their projects and offers a sincere thank you to Clif Bar for helping to make our nation’s rivers a better place to enjoy.
AW will continue the “Flowing Rivers Campaign” in 2005. If you are an AW Affiliate Club or would like to help support this program, please contact Michael Phelan at 828-252-0728.