Hi Jack,
Hoping you can help with this.
As you are aware I am currently looking into organizing a Twin Beach clean up. By this I mean trying to locate, remove or identify the debris that is in the water along Twin Beach. Through Mike Hameluck an acquaintance who is a scuba diver I have been put in contact with Ron who is with the Underwater Council of Manitoba and has indicated a keen in organizing a team of qualified divers to come out to our beach and attempt to clean or identify what is in the water from last years disastrous event. This would be a volunteer or give back to the community type effort on their behalf and would require people from our association to be involved. At this time I would like to see if we can generate any interest for volunteers from our association that might be willing to help out. I believe this is important to those who want their beach back as well as send a message to the government that we are serious.
Right now this is in the planning stage however Mike has been in contact with Steve Ashton (Water Stewardship) to provide some form of financial support which if possible would likely be done through the RM. I would probably ask the RM to aid in the removal and hauling of debris to land fill. You and I have both spoken to IRHA and may receive some form of support regarding meals. Ron (UCM) has been working on organizing a preliminary dive to see what conditions are like as well as mapping out the area and such. Ron is also looking into other resources we may be able to utilize. It is important to note that this would a trial effort at Twin Beach only for now. Please remember this is strictly a volunteer project and not a government run program.
What I’m asking from you today is to communicate to people in our association and see if there are people willing to be part of this project and to let Ron know how we can support his team as they may require. I am totally leaving logistics of the actual clean up in the hands of Ron as safety will be one of our greatest concerns.
Things I may need for this project.
A site for camping accommodations for few people that may not have camping gear.
I would want to put on a BBQ for the volunteers and perhaps a breakfast.
A shoreline support team to assist with bringing debris to the shore.
Perhaps a few boats
If anyone is interested I can be contacted at,
Email dseifert@mts.net
Daytime Work 774-3433 (Winnipeg)
Cell 941-9557
