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Mattaponi & Pamunkey Rivers Trail
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On September 13, 2006, the
American Canoe Association announced the
selection of twelve water trails from around the U.S. as “ACA-Recommended
Water Trails” for 2006. Our very own Lower Mattaponi & Pamunkey River
Canoe Trail was one
of those selected.
Click
here for the official press release.
Click here for a Richmond
Times-Dispatch article about the trail.
MPRA has been working for many years with the
National Park Service, Virginia Department of Game & Inland Fisheries,
Chesapeake Bay Program, Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network, local governments, numerous other
agencies, and private landowners developing
the Mattaponi & Pamunkey Canoe Trail. Key aspects of the trail
include:
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a
waterproof map set of this
trail and,
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informational kiosks at various
locations along the trail. (Stay tuned for more info.)
Have a Safe Paddle!
MPRA encourages everyone to
practice safe paddling guidelines. The American Canoe Association provides
lots of educational material to ensure that your river excursion is safe for you
and your family.
Click here for more
information.
Respect Others!
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Obey all rules and regulations.
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Respect private property. Only use
public lands and access points.
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Be considerate to others on the water.
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Give fishermen a wide berth.
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Never change clothes in public view.
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Respect local culture and standards of
conduct.
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Give back to the waterway.
Respect the Environment!
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Never litter. Always
pack out trash.
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Conduct all toilet
activity at least 200 feet from any water body.*
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Pack out human waste
in sensitive or heavily used environments.
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Do not disturb
wildlife.
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Minimize impacts to
shore when launching, portaging, scouting or taking out.
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Avoid building
campfires, except in established fire rings, or in emergencies.
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Consult the Leave No
Trace website (www.lnt.org)
and local resource managers for additional guidance.
*Exact
procedures vary depending on the specific environmental characteristics
(climate, soil, etc.) of your paddling or camping location.
Paddle With The Tide, Sun, and
Moon!
Click
here for tide, sun, and moon predictions on the Mattaponi and Pamunkey
Rivers.
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