Wild New Jersey Exclusive: 50 Canoes and Kayaks float down the Raritan to raise awareness
Over 50 kayaks and canoes paddled down the river for the first annual Raritan River float.
By WildNewJersey.tv correspondent Melanie Worob
On Sunday, October 11, Rutgers University, Edison Wetlands Association, and NY/NJ Baykeeper sponsored a Fall Float down the Raritan River. At least 50 participants brought their kayaks and canoes out to Riverside/Bakelite Park in Piscataway to embark on a journey down the quiet waters of the Raritan.
Skimming over crystal clear waters and blue sky overhead, the day was picture perfect, and the limited wind and rapids made for a smooth glide down river. As hawks, eagles, cormorants, ducks and kingfishers explored overhead and fish fought to swim upriver, the boaters got to experience a perspective of the river not often seen. Approximately six miles and three hours later, the kayakers pulled up to the Rutgers boat dock to be helped out by the local rescue squad and relaxed riverside while enjoying refreshments.
Lisa Donnan, a local resident, celebrated her birthday floating down the river
"It was a great way to celebrate my wife's birthday," said kayaker Roger Donnan. "I've been boating the river for 40 years, and it's nice to see there are efforts being made to clean and beautify the banks. We had a great ride."
Lisa Donnan, a local resident, celebrated her birthday floating down the river
"It was a great way to celebrate my wife's birthday," said kayaker Roger Donnan. "I've been boating the river for 40 years, and it's nice to see there are efforts being made to clean and beautify the banks. We had a great ride."
WildNewJersey.tv correspondents Melanie Worob and Dana Patterson joined the tour. This event opened everyone's eyes to an unseen section of the Raritan - wildlife, arched bridges, and beautiful fall foliage.
Participants experienced the beautiful arched bridges from the water instead of the highway.
Would you like to participate in the next Raritan River float? Stay tuned as new information will be posted about the Raritan River Kayak and Canoe Club sponsored by Edison Wetlands Association and NY/NJ Baykeeper in Summer 2010.
For additional stories about the Raritan River float, click here:
- The Daily Targum: Boats float down river to kick off renewal initiative
- Home News Tribune: Rutgers campaign turns spotlight on efforts to restore Raritan River
- Larry and Kathy's Kayak Adventures: Raritan River - Piscataway to Rutgters
- Sustainable Raritan River Initiative
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Posted by WILDNEWJERSEY at 10/19/2009 9:00 AM 
Categories: WNJ Exclusives
Tags: wild new jersey Raritan River canoe Rutgers University Arched bridges. Kayak Raritan River Float
Categories: WNJ Exclusives
Tags: wild new jersey Raritan River canoe Rutgers University Arched bridges. Kayak Raritan River Float
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