JUNE 2021 Urban Stream Adventure with the Mill Creek Yacht Club

W Mitchel Avenue & I-75,Cincinnati OH 45232

19 June, 2021

Description

Paddle/Pedal from Spring Grove Village to South Cumminsville Paddling with the seasoned guides of the Mill Creek Yacht Club is the best way to experience the wonders of the Mill Creek while learning about our long-abused but surprisingly resurgent urban stream. Join the Commodore and other Yacht Club veterans on Saturday, June 19th, as we explore the Mill Creek in our boats. On this urban stream adventure you will gain panoramic views of stream channelization, enjoy the beauty of tree-lined riparian corridor, and be a part of a MCYC Paddle/Peddle Stream Adventure. [Participants will paddle one direction and either pedal or walk the other direction for this trip, eliminating the need to shuttle from start to finish in a vehicle. It takes a little more effort and time but makes for a very nice day on the creek, by both land and water.] The paddling voyage will commence in Northside near Mitchell Avenue and finish at the Yellow Bridge at Mill Creek Road, a distance of about 5 miles. We will spend about 3 hours on the water with educational stops along the way, plus about an hour of combined time on the land before and after paddling.  Water level may create need for last minute changes in plan and/or dragging of canoes at times. Registration for the paddle is open now through noon on Thursday, June 18th, or until all available seats have been reserved. Register today, seats are limited!  See below for important safety information before registering*. Prepare for an unforgettable adventure on the Mill Creek. Contact Linda Keller at the Mill Creek Alliance at [email protected] or 513-563-8800 with questions about the event. ________________________________________________________________________ * Our current MCA water quality monitoring program results indicate that the Mill Creek meets secondary recreational contact standards. (The secondary contact recreation classification describes aquatic activities when immersion is unlikely, such as boating, wading, and rowing.) Until we are able to achieve primary contact standards (under which swimming and full body immersion is considered safe), we recommend paddlers take care not to ingest or swim in the water and wash carefully after recreation activity. In full disclosure, there are inherent risks involved in paddling local streams. Paddlers may need to climb out of the canoe to get past shallow spots and low-head dams. You will need to be sure-footed in some places. Potential safety hazards include sudden drop-offs, hidden holes, foot entrapments, slippery algae, submerged obstacles, jagged objects and sealed bottles with volatile ingredients. Germicidal gel and a simple first-aid kit will be available. In 2012, Ohio EPA recommended no contact with waters of the Mill Creek because it can have high levels pathogens from time to time, especially within 48 to 72 hours of a rainstorm heavy enough to cause combined sewer overflows. Many improvements have been made since 2012 but Ohio EPA has not yet lifted these recommendations. It is your personal choice on whether to participate, based largely on the strength of your immune system and your willingness to take a calculated risk. If you have an open cut or weakened immunities, you should not go. You should be 18 or older to be on the water with us or be paddling with a parent/guardian.