River cleanups planned in region

There are several stream cleanups planned in the region this month.

They are: The sixth annual Upper Current River Cleanup and kayak giveaway: Saturday, June 16 (rain date June 30), registration is 8 to 9 a.m. at Cedar Grove, Akers or Pulltite. 

A barbecue supper will be served to participants at the Round Spring picnic pavilion at 6:30 p.m.  There will be a drawing for the kayak and prizes.  Information: Jack or Mary Ficker at 573-729-7065 or jack_maryficker@hotmail.com.

Upper Big Piney River Cleanup: Saturday, June 23, registration begins at 8 a.m. at Boiling Springs.  A barbecue and drawing for prizes begins at 3 p.m. at Boiling Springs for cleanup participants.  Contacts: camping — Scott at 573-368-9088 or scott.wade@raftvillecanoeco.com; registration—Debbie at drmiller55@yahoo.com or Peter at 417-967-0676.

Big Piney River Stream Team Watershed Association meeting and barbecue: Thursday, June 28, at the Happy Hollow picnic area on the Big Piney River at Fort Leonard Wood.  Networking begins at 4 p.m., barbecue at 5 p.m.  Program: FLW projects; discussion of stream team issues within the Big Piney River watershed. 

Enter at the FLW east gate (ID, proof of car registration and insurance required), first left, follow the Happy Hollow signs.  Contact: Peter at 417-967-0676 or petermaki@totorcd.org.