WELCOME, ROCK RIVER VISITORS
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An Unprecedented Opportunity For the Gay Men at Rock River To Purchase Their Beaches & Trails
The family that owns the beaches and trails is selling that part of their land, and we have July and August to raise the money needed to purchase and protect this historic gay sanctuary!
Size: 21-plus acres, including the popular gay beaches and the paths above them. Fundraising Goal: $90,000, which includes the $75,000 purchase price plus closing costs and contingencies. JULY 16: The amount of funds necessary for closing was raised to $90,000 last week after the discovery of a significant property tax issue, which Rock River Preservation agreed to resolve. In return for resolving that issue, the parcel will be increased to 21 acres, which will assure RRP has enough land, when combined with the original purchase of ten years ago, to apply for conservation land status, which would restrict it from ever being developed. MEANWHILE, THE TOTAL OF PLEDGES AND DONATIONS EXCEEDED $83,000 TODAY, LEAVING LESS THAN $7,000 LEFT TO RAISE! THANK YOU! The draft purchase and sale contract is now in the signing process and is expected to be completed on about July 24. After signing, donors will be asked to fulfill their pledges. Fundraising Deadline: September 15 for an October 15 closing. To make your donation now, click on the “Donate” button at the right or visit our GoFundMe page or write a check made out to Rock River Preservation Inc. and mail to RRP, PO Box 1095, Brattleboro VT 05302. RRP is a 501(c)3 organization recognized by the IRS as tax exempt. CLICK HERE TO SEE A MAP OF THE LAND TO BE PURCHASED GO TO OUR LAND PURCHASE PAGE TO READ MORE ABOUT THE FUNDRAISING EFFORT FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE OF RIVER USERS Helping in this effort is a volunteer fundraising committee made up of: Steve Goldberg Dave King of Frog Meadow Farm Moon Morgan (moonmorgan20@gmail.com) Hugh Russell (treasurer of Rock River Preservation Inc.) Gary Taylor Jay Warren Many thanks to this committee and to all donors! Stewardship Agreement Signed With Property Owner
In 2014, the Rock River Preservation Inc. board of directors entered into conversation with Robert Swartz and his daughter, Jennifer Swartz, owners of the land that includes the most popular swimming hole along Rock River. The conversation eventually resulted in a formal agreement, signed in October 2017, designating Rock River Preservation Inc. as the steward of the lower section of the Swartz property on behalf of the Swartz family.
The stewardship agreement includes a management plan “to maintain a safe, pleasant, open and accepting environment for all people who use the beach and adjacent wooded areas.” For the full story about the agreement and details about the management plan, go to the Stewardship page. Remembering Irene
Check out photos from the fifth anniversary of Tropical Storm Irene. Click here to see a photo spread of what the trail along Rock River looked like before Irene, immediately after Irene and five years later, or click here to see a PDF version with larger photographs.
Rock River and Rock River Preservation, Inc.
Rock River is a tributary of the West River, running its entire course within Windham County, Vermont. The river provides essential habitat to a wide range of plants, animals and aquatic life, which depend on a clean water environment. As the river winds downstream, it has also traditionally provided sanctuary and solace to varied groups of users who prize the cool, clean water and warm rocks for summertime recreation.
Rock River Preservation, Inc., in partnership with the Vermont Land Trust, is committed to protecting this natural environment through a conservation easement. We users are all the caretakers of this special place. To ensure that the environment remains healthy, that everyone’s rights are respected and that all may continue to enjoy the tranquil beauty of this special place, please join us in observing the following guidelines:
Rock River Preservation wishes you an enjoyable visit.
IF YOU’RE HERE, IT’S YOURS! PLEASE HELP OTHERS FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES TO KEEP OUR RIVER BEAUTIFUL Rock River Preservation Inc., PO Box 1095, Brattleboro, VT 05302 rockriverpreservation@gmail.com |
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