GCWA The Big Splash 02-03-12

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The Big Splash

Gills Creek Watershed Association Newsletter

January
February 2012

In This Issue

Quick Links

Calendar

Events and Meetings

February 9th 4-5 p.m. GCWA Board Meeting (Capital Senior Center)

February 11th 10:30 a.m. Owens Field Clean-Up (meet at Memorial Stadium Parking lot on S. Holly St.)

February 14th 12-2 p.m. GCWA Education Committee Meeting (Forest Lake Pres. Church - located on Trenholm Rd.)

February 18th 9-12 p.m. Decker Blvd Clean-up Behind Bingo Parlor at Trenholm Ext.

March 7th 3-4:30 p.m. GCWA Technical Committee meeting (Hamilton-Owens Conference Room)

March 8th 4-6 p.m.

GCWA Board Meeting (Hamilton Owens Conference Room)

March 24th Urban Paddle and Picnic

10-12 p.m. paddle Gills Creek

3-6 p.m. picnic at

Millaree Hunt Club

Did You Know?

Many homeowners use more fertilizers than may be necessary. Fertilzers contain nutrients that may contribute to low oxygen levels in the water. Homewoners can get their soil sampled at Clemson Extension for $6 and this will tell them exactly what kind and how much fertilzer is needed for your yard. This will save you valuable time and money as well as protect water quality.

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Gills Creek Watershed Association

Uniting for Clean Water!

Save the Date!

Date: Saturday, March 24th

Time: Paddle 10-12 p.m. Picnic 3-6 p.m.

Location: Millaree Hunt Club

We are planning our Spring Urban Paddle and Country Picnic. Plans so far include a early paddle on Gills Creek from Shop Rd and heading downstream. A country picnic with music, beer, food, and other activites will follow at the beautiful Millaree Hunt Club (off Bluff Rd.) from 3-6 p.m.

We'll let you know more details as they become available!

Cross Hill Food Truck Rodeo was a big sucess!

Thanks to Edens and everybody that attended the Rodeo for your generousity!

Over 2,500 people attended the Food Truck Rodeo. Gills Creek received over $3,000 in donations and 16 new members. We look forward to a continued partnership with Edens!

Volunteers Needed for two area clean -ups!

Date: February 11th 10:30 a.m.

Location: Owens Field Clean-up

Meet at Memorial Stadium off Holly St.