Concerned About Passaic River? Coalition Invites Hawthorne, Neighboring Communities to River Discussion

FAIR LAWN, NJ - Concerned about the Passaic Riverfront? Here's a chance to voice concerns at the Fair Lawn Athletic Club on July 17.

Discussion: "Tell us your concerns, your ideas and desires for the future of the Passaic River and its impact on your community."

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The Passaic River Coalition is hosting a community gathering of residents from neighboring towns that share the Passaic riverfront along the upper Passaic, including Fair Lawn, Elmwood Park, Paterson and Hawthorne.

WHEN: Wednesday, July 17 - 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
WHERE: Fair Lawn Athletic Club, 14-19 Parmelee Avenue

The Passaic River Coalition is willing to "listen and connect" with residents "to learn your concerns about your riverfront and other water challenges facing your community – from river access to river flooding, fishing to rowing, river vistas to riverfront restoration – and how together we may improve our waterways for all of us."

There will be a presentation by the New York-New Jersey Harbor & Estuary Program who assist in "bringing the benefits of the Clean Water Act to the people who live, work, and recreate on the shared waterways."

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There will be break out groups to informally dialogue and share perspectives and ideas on how to connect the communities with the river.

Format is casual and engaging on any water issues to bring forward. Light fare and drinks provided. Registration: https://forms.gle/v824oG7dUHfv9xGy9

The Passaic River Coalition NY/NJ Harbor & Estuary Program
Further info: lhoward.passaicriver@gmail.com 201.321.9962

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