2011 FFEA Floyd's Fork Creek Sweep - 20 years of Success!

Article and Photos by Mike Farmer

9.18 TONS of trash was removed by awesome volunteers at the 20th year of the Annual Floyds Fork Creek Sweep! Floyds Fork Environmental Association (FFEA) wants to thank the 125 who showed up to help; they made a very real difference! Some volunteers have participated every single year. Since 1991, 105 tons has been removed by volunteers! We traditionally hold the canoe/kayak outing and cleanup the first Saturday in June with the help of Councilmen Stuart Benson and Robin Engel. Everyone appreciated Greg Fischer taking time to be with us last year as a candidate and this year as our Mayor. Also, thanks to the media and photographers for showcasing some of the wonderful volunteers who performed such an amazing feat! There were many exciting stories shared about their adventure! FFEA encourages the public to practice proper disposal instead of using our waterway as a dump because it takes a lot of work and effort to remove items.

2010 FLOYDS FORK CREEK SWEEP by CANOE

19th ANNUAL FLOYDS FORK CREEK SWEEP

2010 FLOYDS FORK CREEK SWEEP by CANOE
June 5, 2010 (Saturday)
8:30AM – 1:00PM
Floyds Fork Park*

**Breakfast, lunch and refreshments provided & Picnic Lunch **
Some canoes provided free to use with life jackets and paddles.*
Those who have canoes & kayaks are encouraged to bring them.

Sponsors
Floyds Fork Environmental Association
Councilman Robin Engel & Councilman Stuart Benson
21st Century Parks
Division of Solid Waste Management
Canoe Kentucky

8:30am Registration and free light breakfast
9:00am Councilman Stuart Benson & Councilman Robin Engel
Announcements: assign clean up on foot areas
Canoe & Cleanup Instructions (short run or long run)
9:30am Transport to canoe launch sites (two places)
Noon – 1pm You arrive at take out point where Metro Louisville officials will assist with the proper disposal of the debris and bags.

Volunteers are transported back to Floyds Fork Park Outdoor Shelter for a free picnic lunch.

*Direction to Floyds Fork Park: Go behind Hatmaker’s Gas Station – now called Circle “K”/Shell. (Note: Hatmaker’s address is 14305 Taylorsville Road). If headed toward Fisherville on Taylorsville Road, turn RIGHT onto South Pope Lick Road off Taylorsville Road. Follow the signs and meet at the shelter in Floyds Fork Park.

Please call or email if you plan to be there June 5:
267-6883 or teenahal@aol.com
Also let us know if you are bringing a canoe or kayak or if you want to reserve a free canoe, paddles and life vests – first come, first served.*
Event sponsors are not responsible for any injury or damage incurred during the event.