River Recreation Workshop

DCR:

If you value opportunities to meet face to face to share ideas, stories and passions, consider joining elected officials, agency staff and river rats in Mecklenburg County this September. This workshop will provide tools to advance river recreation in Virginia, including information on economic impacts, planning and design, potential partners, promotion and resource protection.

Mecklenburg County is rich in water resources--the Meherrin River, Kerr Lake, Lake Gaston, the confluence of the Dan, Roanoke and Banister Rivers, are all part of the Southern Virginia Wild Blueway for you to explore.

Afternoon field trips and an evening program in South Hill on Sept. 17, followed by classroom sessions and field trips in Clarksville on Sept.18, will cover a range of topics.  Keynote speaker and Secretary of Commerce Maurice Jones is a native of the region who understands how river recreation contributes to business development as well as quality of life.

A paddling trip along the Beechwood Flats water trail led by The Upper Reach will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.  Don't miss out, register today!

 

For your convenience, we have block rates at hotels in South Hill and Clarksville.  Book your hotel room at the Magnuson Inn in Clarksville or Fairfield Inn and Suites in South Hill.  When you call, be sure to say you are with the River Recreation workshop.  While you are in town, think about staying for a long weekend in Lake Country!