Paddling in the Watersheds
It has been said that we protect only what we love, so we want people to love their watersheds. To foster that love affair, TRC offers paddling trips during the warmer seasons to bring paddlers to the waterways to learn more about the watersheds.
The past few years we have been offering a June paddle trip on the Paw Paw River to learn about and observe Prothonotary Warblers. These birds are indicator species of the flood plain forest and signal that the habitat and hydrology are functioning ecologically. This is planned for early June to coincide with the nesting of the warblers along the river. Please check the events calendar page for planned date.
Near the end of the warmer season, we sponsor a paddling trip to the lower Black River to enjoy the fall colors. The fall colors generally peak near the 3rd week of October, so our trip is planned for the 3rd or 4th Sunday in October. Please check the events calendar page for planned date.
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The TRC Paddling map shows waypoints for access to rivers and lakes.
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Green waypoints on the rivers indicate easier sections after pathways are cut through tree falls.
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Yellow waypoints on the rivers indicate intermediate sections after pathways are cut through tree falls.
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Red waypoints on the rivers indicate advanced sections where no pathways are cut through tree falls.
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Blue waypoints are for access sites on lakes.
During times with low water levels, paddling is more difficult due to trees typically underwater that are now above water and creating paddling obstructions. The water levels are typically lower in July-September.
