Check out our EVENT CALENDAR for more info on these trips January 30-31 2nd Annual Polar Paddle Trip on the Little River (OK & AR) January 21 DDRC Monthly Meeting February 13-15 Goose Island Trip February 18 DDRC Monthly Meeting February 26-28 Sabine Fishing Expedition March 6-14 Upper Canyons trip March 18 DDRC Monthly Meeting April 3 Arkansas Trip - Location TBD April 15 DDRC Monthly Meeting April 17-18 South Llano River trip 
ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION ALERTS! TPWD is soliciting public comment on its developing revisions to the 2005 Land and Water Resources Conservation and Recreation Plan. This affects protection of inflow and stream/reservoir retention, protection of public access for recreation purposes and numerous other issues that affect every citizen and visitor to our state. Of special importance is its potential effect on paddling access and development of paddle trails, as well as other outdoor recreation activities. A series of faintly promoted public forums is being undertaken to solicit public opinion and discussion about the propsed plan. A meeting was held in Arlington on August 17, that we just learned about 3 days AFTER the fact, and thus had no opportunity for participation. Only 8 citizens were present to hear the presentation and offer comments. The next meeting near the DFW area is on September 3, in Lufkin. All who are interested in hearing about the TPWD plan and/or making their voices heard on this critical issue should plan to attend. Below are links to the plan, as proposed, and a survey that you can complete on-line to give TPWD your opinion about their proposals. The survery will take 20-30 minutes to complete, but this is a VERY IMPORTANT issue that is worth your time and effort. Land and Water Plan On-line Public Comment We MAY have escaped an on-going nightmare on the far Upper Guadalupe River where a rock crushing operation was illegally started. The owner of the quarry died, and his family has withdrawn the application to legalize their operation due to pending lawsuits. It remains to be seen what will become of the desert-like destruction that has occurred, but at least the rock crushers have been silenced for now. There is, however, another rock crusher that threatens a river and the quality of life around it. The Navasota River, near Mexia, is home to a similar operation as that on the Upper Guad with similar problems of air and water quality. Watch for additional information soon. Mar 6, 2010 - San Marcos River Apr 10, 2010 - Brazos River May 1, 2010 - Medina River Jul 24, 2010 - Guadalupe River Sep 18, 2010 - Trinity River Texas river cleanups are a coordinated effort led by Texas Rivers Protection Association in conjunction with various Texas paddling clubs and river-friendly organizations   The NEW DDRC T-Shirts are HERE! Sizes S-XXL available for $10 each. Pick one up at the next meeting, or send $10 plus $2 S&H to: DDRC T-shirts P.O. Box 820246 Dallas, TX 75382-0246 |
DDRC meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at the Circle Grill located at 3701 N. Buckner Blvd just north of IH 30. Click Here for directions. Meetings begin at 7:00 PM.
 Bryan "Michael" Jackson won the award for Best Tent Decorating by an Adult at this year's Caddoween, which was held at K River Campground on the Kiamichi River in Moyers, Oklahoma due to severe flooding at Caddo Lake.
Click HERE for information Any DDRC member that participates in
any two TRPA river cleanups will receive a FREE DDRC T-SHIRT. In addition, 25 miles can be credited toward the 2009
"Most Miles Paddled" award for EACH cleanup. 2 cleanups = 50 miles. The more you clean the more you earn.
Any DDRC member that participates in any two TRPA river cleanups and one of either Trinity River Cleanups (tree removal or the Watermelon Cleanup) in preparation for TRC XIV, races for free in TRC XIV. What a deal, what a concept! Clean rivers, be a friend to the environment, get free stuff! Cleanups will be posted in the newsletter, on the website and in email reminders.
For more information about DDRC, or any questions about membership or paddling in general, please contact us.       |
2nd Annual Polar Paddle Location Changed! Due to high water on the Lower Mountain Fork and Little Rivers our 2nd Annual Polar Paddle Trip has been moved to the San Marcos River. We will base camp at Shady Grove Campground / Spencer Canoes at the intersection of FM 1979 and the river. We will rendezvous at the campground, set up camp, and then decide where we want to paddle. Conditions in Oklahoma and Arkansas are worsening, the water is rising fast and more rainfall is expected today and possibly tomorrow making a trip there risky, at best. TRC XIV Raffle Boat  CONGRATULATIONS to Edward Parker, who was the lucky winner of the Perception kayak in the TRC XIV raffle on Saturday, September 26. Ed was not able to stay for the presentation, so we have no photo of him with the boat. 2009 Most Miles Paddled Award Logs due now! It is time to submit your log for miles paddled in 2009 for the Most Miles Paddled Award, which is given to the male and female paddlers who log the most non-commercial miles during a calendar year. All logs must be submitted by the March meeting, and the awards will be presented at the April meeting. Winners of the 2008 awards are ineligible for the 2009 awards. We need your help! The City of Dallas is trying to force the building of two needless reservoirs in East Texas that threaten to drown the Sulphur River and the Upper Neches River forest land before the US Fish and Wildlife Service can get it designated as a National Wildlife Refuge. Read the article and then contact City Hall to express your displeasure and objections!
Additional information about environmental matters locally and nationally can be found on the "Environment" section of this web site, which includes links to activist groups that can keep you informed about problems and put you in contact with the appropriate city, state and federal leaders who have oversight into these matters. A couple of critical Texas environmental issues are brewing, and your personal involvement is needed to help set the direction for where future environmental efforts lead us. Details are on the Environmental page and a subpage at the Current Texas Issues link. Join DDRC Today! Dues are just $20.00 per year (due in January or pro-rated for new members $20 to 6/30 $10 after 7/1) which includes a monthly newsletter of current trips, reports and events. You can join by completing the application for membership.
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