Kayak Cleanup at Ray Roberts Lake State Park

Join TCA and Texas Parks and Wildlife at Ray Roberts Lake State Park on Saturday, September 14th, to restore wildlife habitat. We will help restore habitat by kayaking through the Trinity River Elm Fork, removing litter along the way.  Ray Roberts Lake is fed by the Trinity River and provides water for people and wildlife in North Texas. The lake provides habitat for many native fish, reptile, amphibian, invertebrate, and bird species including bald eagles that winter on the lake. Kayaks will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Walking along the shoreline is also an option.

Meet: - Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Greenbelt Unit - FM 455 Entrance - Notes on the Location: From the Isle du Bois Unit, the Greenbelt unit is about 1 mile west on FM 455. - Selecting "Ray Roberts Greenbelt Trailhead" in Google Maps GPS will lead you to the correct parking lot.

Who: - Registered participants - Kayaking Age Restrictions= Must be 18 or older to kayak alone and 8 or older to be in a tandem kayak with parent/guardian. (This is NOT a Kayaking 101 or beginner kayaking program - You NEED some experience and comfortable navigating a kayak)

Cost: - This is considered a volunteer opportunity and entrance fees are waived for registered participants. - A list of registered participants will be on hand

Additional Info: - Bring a a reusable water bottle, clothes and shoes that can get wet(YOU WILL GET WET IN KAYAK), and a lunch or snack since we will be ending around lunch time. - Dress for the weather including hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc. - If the weather is cold, the more layers the better. - It is best to bring a towel and a change of clothes if you do not want to drive home wet. - Programs are subject to weather cancellation. If temperatures are below 40 F or severe weather is predicted, we will contact you regarding cancellation the day before. - All participants will be required to sign a liability waiver for TPWD prior to kayaking - Please arrive about 15 minutes early to ensure all waivers are signed to be able to start on time. Please sign TCA's online liability waiver before the event at : https://www.tcatexas.org/liability-waiver

Reminders: - All ranger led programs are subject to weather cancelations. - Check back here for the most up to date weather cancellation information. - Please dress for the weather.

Contact: Anne Beckmann Anne@tcatexas.org