Yough Community Tire Round-Up
July 11 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Do you live, fish, paddle, or play along the Youghiogheny River between West Newton and Buena Vista? Are you sick of seeing tires on the bottom of the river? Then help us get them out!
* For experienced paddlers only! *
MWA and Three Rivers Waterkeeper have arranged for tire pickup and disposal. We just need you (and your boat) to help us pull tires and stack them on the banks!
- Where can I park?
- Well-marked take-out parking will be provided at a community member’s property in Industry, PA
- Set your own shuttle
- You’re may start and end at any legal parking area
- Where to put the tires?
- Tire-stacking locations will be flagged ahead of time
- Designated volunteers will pick up tires at the end of the day
- What’s the best boat?
- Motor boats are the most efficient for moving tires
- Canoes also work well
- We do not recommend sit-on-top kayaks or SUP boards
- Are there guides?
- No! This is a self-guided activity
- Bring your own boat, food, water, and first aid kit
You don’t want to lose your tires in the river! We strongly recommend unloading your tires at Sutersville Boat Launch so you don’t tip over in the rapid downstream or using the stockpile locations along the river when you’re full.
MWA and Three Rivers Waterkeeper staff will be on the water, but we are not providing guiding services. Please paddle at your own risk.
More details and a link to the parking location will be provided soon!