The
River Reach Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated
to the protection, promotion and enhancement of Farmington's riverine
corridors.
The Foundation is involved with the following activities:
River Clean Up: Organized river clean-up
by volunteers on a regular basis.
Community Events: Thousands of people
are drawn to the riverine corridor to attend events such as Riverfest,
Fallfest, Renaissance Fair, Free Concerts, Riverglo, Charity Runs
and Walks, Sporting Events and numerous other events.
Land Acquisitions: Via grants and donations,
land is acquired and conserved, protected and appropriately developed
for future generations.
Education: The Foundation is committed
to education within the Riverine Park system, including:
- Display Booth
- Bank Stabilization
- Environmental Impact
- Conservation Awareness
- River Safety
- Habitat Awareness
- Benefits of Wellness
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River
Recreation: Numerous recreation opportunities can be enjoyed
within the River Corridor, including:
- Hiking
- Biking
- Running
- Rafting/Canoeing/Kayaking
- Horseback Riding
- Photography
- Fishing
- Bird Watching
Farmington's River Corridor was featured
in the May 2001 issue of Sunset Magazine. Click
here to download the article in PDF format (260k).
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