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News and Updates:
Meetup Season Kickoff/Governor’s Bridge Boat Ramp , May 27, 2010, 06:00pm until dusk
Join us for a gentle local paddle at Governor Bride Boat ramp located near Bowie, MD on Governor’s Bridge road on the Prince George’s side. The ramp is located behind a locked gate accessible from the public parking areas at the designated overlook (not at the actual bridge). This is section of Patuxent Water Trail maintained by the Patuxent Roughnecks crew. We’ll head downriver and take out at the newly renovated Davidsonville boat ramp on the Anne Arundel County side of the river. The total river miles covered will be about 2 miles. This is relatively shallow and very wild section of the river. Some modest snags are possible. You can use your own kayak, but we’ll have kayaks on hand for anyone that needs one for a $10 donation to the Patuxent Riverkeeper cause. Bring a snack if you like. If it is not too dark when we finished paddling we’ll enjoy a short tail gate party at the tale out point. The Riverkeeper bus will shuttle us back upriver to retrieve cars. RSVP is essential so we can make sure we drop off enough kayaks at the put-in point. You can register for this excursion online at the Patuxent Kayaker’s Meetup (www.meetup.com)
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2010 Roughneck Water Trail Maintenance Season Kickoff
Patuxent Roughnecks will be on the water later in May to maintain signage, clear paddling snags and fish passage blockages in the central areas of the Patuxent River. A great chance to see lesser traveled sections of the Patuxent, uncommonly beautiful terrain and get some exercise. Come join us on the area only standing water trail maintenance crew! The first date of the season will be May 16, 2010. Contact Lauren at 301-249-8200 ext 6 or Lauren@paxriverkeeper.org to RSVP (location will be determined based on water levels the week prior to the work trip).
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Registration Opens for Patuxent Sojourn, Paddle dates: June 24-28
Register now for the 2010 Patuxent Sojourn. We have planned 5 days and 4 nights of fun, paddling and river bonding to share. This year the Sojourn will be in St. Mary's and Calvert Counties, based primarily in the environs of Greenwell State Park and Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum. The daily fee covers food, guide service and amenities. Lots of day paddles, exploring, riverside fun, restoration and summer hi-jinks. Not to mention good food, great companionship and all fun. Register online on at: www.paxriverkeeper.org. Look under "shop".
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We, the Patuxent River Commission, envision a Patuxent River ecosystem as vital and productive in 2050 as it was in the 1950s. We, therefore, commit to be stewards and advocates for the Patuxent River and to lead and inspire actions to protect, enhance, and restore living resources and natural, cultural, economic, and recreational values of the Patuxent River and its watershed.
 The Patuxent Water Trail web site is to provides visitors to the river with information that will make their time spent on, or along, the river safe and enjoyable. The trail offers visitors the opportunity to paddle the river, camp along its banks and visit its numerous parks, historic sites, sanctuaries and wildlife areas. The 110 mile long river is unique in that it is the longest river that flows entirely within the state of Maryland .
From its source at Parrs Ridge in Carroll County to Drum Point on the Chesapeake Bay, the Patuxent River is known for its treasured resources and natural beauty. Dense woodlands buffer the upper reaches while farmlands dominate the southern part creating scenic vistas and a serene rural environment. Archaeological and cultural resources tell the story of 10,000 of human habitation.
 In 1968, the State recognized its valuable resources and designated the Patuxent River as one of Maryland's Scenic Rivers. Since then, federal, state and local agencies along with conservation organizations have partnered together to preserve, enhance and restore the natural and cultural resources of the river and to be good stewards for the protection of its watershed.
This web site is a work in progress. If you see information that is incorrect, incomplete or wish to add information to assist other paddlers please contact the web master: paddle@paxriverkeeper.org
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