Okay, here's the hard part:  the Amazing Bronx River Flotilla is all filled up with LICCB volunteers as of today!  If you did not get a chance to sign up for Saturday May 5th for the Bronx River trip, that window is closed.  So sorry!  We will miss you! BUT.  There is Good News! The Good News is, you can prevent future FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) by going to the Calendar, checking out all the events, making a note of things that appeal to you, and making sure to sign up during the sign up period!  There are lots of goodies [...]

To all of you who came out for the LICCB work party on Sunday April 29 -- a great big THANK YOU!! Dear Bob, Clemeth, Danika, David, Dedric, Edward, Ezra, Johana, John, Keith, Larry, Maura, Priscilla, Richard, Steve, Steve, Ted, Wes  (we're working from the sign-in list plus memory -- we apologize to anyone whose name is not listed!), Thanks to all of you, much was accomplished!   Of note: Canoes washed, repaired, loaded on trailer ready for the Great Bronx River Flotilla this Saturday Bowlines fabricated and attached to all of our canoes and kayaks Ocean Kayak seats inventoried and organized -- we have enough, yay! 3 new [...]

NYS DOH and ATSDR invite you to attend Public Meetings for the Newtown Creek Superfund Site  The New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) are holding public meetings to discuss the recently released Newtown Creek Public Health Assessment. These agencies are looking at environmental information from the Newtown Creek Superfund site and how it relates to public health. The meetings will be held on: Monday, May 14, 2012 7:00 to 9:00 pm at LaGuardia Community College 31-10 Thomson Ave Long Island City, NY 11101 Conference Room E-242 Thursday, May 24, 2012 7:00 to 9:00 pm at Polish National Home/ Warsaw 261 Driggs [...]

The Boathouse is looking and smelling great after the Friends Seminary 8th grade class came over and wielded scrub brushes and mops to the place.  The kids performed a Day of Service in many areas of the city, we are so glad to have their good efforts for LICCB two years in a row now.  Thanks Friends! And thanks to all the stout-hearted men who made our new boat racks.   They look great!  These snazzy structures made the cleaning process even more thorough this year. NOW it's time to get a few more things in place for the season.  Please come by [...]

MWA is planning for the 5th Annual City of Water Day Festival on July 14th, 2012. Come help us get started:   Kick off Meeting March 26, 2012 6pm - 8pm Location: South Street Seaport Museum 12 Fulton St. (Level 5 Galleries) New York, NY, 10038 Map   Click here to RSVP   MWA's City of Water Day brings together thousands of mariners, paddlers, rowers, activists and families to celebrate our waterways and to bring the Waterfront Action Agenda to life.   This year City of Water Day returns to Governors Island and Liberty State Park, NJ on Saturday, July 14, 2012.   We need your help to [...]

Friends and Volunteers of LICCB, Please take a look at the latest edition of the newsletter, delivered to subscribers' inboxes as of now. The following topics are featured: --The Hudson River Foundation awards LICCB a major grant to fund dock improvements in Anable Basin!  Thank you NYCEF Newtown Creek Fund! --Socrates Sculpture Park agrees to renew LICCB's Hallets Cove public walk up paddling program for Summer 2012 --LICCB has six new boats! --Volunteer Orientation planned for Sunday May 6 and Saturday March 12 at the boathouse --Calendar is filling out with fun events! --Save the Date for Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club's annual fundraising event Saturday September 29, 2012 --Chair's [...]

From Roland Lewis, President and CEO of the Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance.  You are encouraged to attend this hearing if you are able.  These issues affect LICCB directly.   Dear MWA Alliance Partners,   Tomorrow presents an opportunity for MWA and Alliance Partners to keep the New York City Comprehensive Waterfront Plan front and center in the current and future administration's plans.  Please join us at tomorrow's hearing covering the one year anniversary of the Comprehensive Waterfront Plan and Waterfront Action Agenda.  Make sure your voice is heard about the importance of the plan and making it come to fruition.   Tomorrow's City Council hearing will be:   Date:    [...]

From our parent organization in beautiful downtown Brooklyn, along the scenic Gowanus Canal, one of the many waterways that make our fair city great.  And Super-Funded.  Your presence is welcome, come along. Ahoy Dredgers and former Dredgers, The Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club will host our annual meeting at the office of the Fifth Avenue Committee on Monday February 27th from 7-8:30pm 621 Degraw Street‏. Learn about our activities on the Gowanus Canal, Red Hook, Staten Island, Long Island City and Riverbank State Park. Thanks FAC!!  http://www.fifthave.org We seek new volunteers and would like to offer reward programs to attract more volunteers including [...]

Reminder: the Steering Council is a non-binding advisory body consisting of volunteers who wish to add another layer of formality/complexity (aka commitment/dedication) to their desire to serve--the desire to contribute to the direction of LICCB programming, projects, and possible greatness.  The desire to see LICCB mature and develop a wider, stronger mission; the desire to build and grow with this excellent organization. The Steering Council was established in the fall of 2010 to address issues around growth and development of LICCB. A position on the Steering Council entitles its bearer to the following: an open-ended, self-chosen role of even greater responsibility and [...]

Here is a partial list of positions which, if filled, could allow LICCB to create even more value in the community.  If you are interested in participating as a volunteer, here are some suggestions as to where your service is most welcome! Thanks for all you do. Volunteer Coordinator Correspondent Photographer Concessionaire Graphics Artist Writer for post-event summaries Trip Leaders Hallets Cove Paddling Program Deputy Coordinator Boat Painters House Manager Equipment Manager Waiver Manager Sign Maker Communications director for public events These are just a few of the things that Steering Council 2011 members attended during the past season.  Your assistance and input is welcome, you can make the experience of community building even more rich [...]