The Mayor’s Boat Ride on August 5 was a roaring success! Nearly 150 paddlers came out to celebrate our river and watershed, and the joy of paddling as a community.

There is a short video linked from Petaluma 360 capturing some of the day’s festivities. Click here to watch it.

The marsh was also in the news yesterday, August 15, on KPIX Channel 5. Jeff Schaub did an investigative report on the proposed expansion of the Redwood Landfill and its potential impacts on our tidal marshlands. David provided transport in the Mako and was on hand to speak on the potential dangers of expanding so close to San Antonio creek and the marshland. The video can be viewed by clicking here. This will take you to the CBS Video Library page. In the library search box, type in “Landfill Expansion” and a link to the video will come up.

Many kudos and thanks to No Wetlands Landfill Expansion and the Green Coalition for getting this important piece of investigative journalism out into homes across the greater Bay Area.

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The 4th annual Petaluma River Marathon/Half Marathon will take place on Labor Day Sunday morning, September 2, 2007. All classes of rowing and paddling boats are welcome.

The river is one of the most beautiful rowing and paddling venus in California, that just happens to be almost precisely the length of a half marathon. In normal circumstances the water is quite flat because the wind is calm, the scenery is stunning and there are very few motorboat wakes.

The full marathon (26.2 miles) will begin in Petaluma, go downriver 13.1 miles to the Highway 37 bridge at the mouth of the river, and return to Petaluma. The half marathon will begin at the same point, and turn half way to the Highway 37 bridge.

We invite you to support “Friends” by sponsoring the Petaluma River Marathon - 2007. As hosts “Friends” will be responsible for providing services for the race and will be the beneficiaries of net proceeds. We are seeking a limited number of key sponsors to help defray the cost of hosting the Marathon. We will also be seeking donations of food, merchandise and services to support this event, feed participants, and award prizes. Key Sponsors will receive recognition on all advertising and displays. Donors will be recognized at the event and on our website. This will be an excellent opportunity for local businesses to showcase their company or product and to support “Friends”!

Click here To learn more about the Marathon or sign up for the event.

To learn more about becoming a sponsor for the Petaluma River Marathon or to donate goods and services to contact: Friends of the Petaluma River at (707) 763-7756.

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