Vermont River Conservancy is excited to partner with the Barre River Access Task Force and Friends of the Winooski to create a green-up event that will brighten the spirits of Barre, while protecting wildlife and water quality! Barre is one of the communities hard hit by flooding in 2023 and 2024, so this will be a big help in their post-flood recovery efforts. The community is also working towards creating more river access in town for splashing, paddling, and enjoying the riverfront. Come join us to help clean up along our rivers in Barre!
Date: Saturday, September 14
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Batchelder Street parking lot near Spaulding Highschool, 155 Ayers Street, Barre, VT 05641
See it on the map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9oFBmzXCj3fzCUQS6
Details: We will meet in the parking lot adjacent to Spaulding High School, off Batchelder Street, along the Jailbranch. From here you’ll head out to sites along the river to meet site leaders who will welcome and guide you in the clean-up effort.
Remember to Bring: Closed-toed shoes are required. Work gloves are welcome! We will have snacks, buckets, and other clean-up supplies available. We hope to get into the river at low spots for debris retrieval, so waterproof boots or waders are welcome. There will also be tasks for folks who hope to stay dry on shore.
Do you authorize VRC to use photos of you and/or your dependents?
- Yes: I grant Vermont River Conservancy, its representatives and employees the right to take photographs at this volunteer event of me and any minor participants for which I am the parent or guardian. I authorize Vermont River Conservancy, its assigns and transferees to use such photographs, with or without names, for any lawful purpose, including for example such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising and web content and to copyright, use and publish the same in print and/or electronically
- No: I do not grant Vermont River Conservancy, its representatives and employees the right to take photographs at this volunteer event of me and any minor participants for which I am the parent or guardian.
Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk Agreement
In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the program, related events and activities, I, the undersigned, acknowledge and agree that:
- I am donating my time and services without any compensation and shall at no time be considered an employee or independent contractor of the Vermont River Conservancy for this event.
- The risk of injury from the activities involved in this program may be significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of the releases or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation.
- I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, hereby release indemnify and hold harmless Vermont River Conservancy and its officers, agents and/or employees, other participants, sponsors, advertisers, partners and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (RELEASEES) from any and all claims, demands, losses and liability arising out of or related to any injury, disability or death I may suffer, or loss or damage to person or property, whether arising from the negligence of the releases or otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by the law.
- Any dispute between Vermont River Conservancy and I will be governed by the substantive laws of Vermont. Any action or proceeding arising hereunder shall be brought in the courts of the State of Vermont.
