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River permit party to be held in Dolores

A local river permit party will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Dolores Community Center.

The event is sponsored by the Dolores River Boating Advocates, a group that seeks to optimize flows, restore the natural environment, and permanently protect the Dolores River for whitewater boating.

The event will cost $5 and includes beer, wine and food, plus permit applications for various rivers. An ad hoc group of musicians called The Groovers will perform.

River experts will be on hand to discuss and disseminate river permit applications for the San Juan, Chama, Green, Colorado, Yampa and Salmon rivers.

“It’s a convivial affair with where we share and exchange information,” said Kevin Cook, a Dolores River Boating Advocates board member and canoeist. “There is a little bit of log rolling as well: I’ll let you be on my trip if you let me be on your trip.”

Program coordinator Lee-Ann Hill said she encourages anybody interested in rivers to attend the party, learn about local trips and make connections.

“We’re throwing a bigger and better party this year,” Hill said. “The event brings people together to learn about various river trips and what is required to get on the permitted rivers in this area.

“It’s a great opportunity to find out how to become a boater and listen to river stories.”



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